Smith and Monkcom: The Law of Gambling, 3rd Edition

Author: Stephen Monkcom
Publisher: Bloomsbury Professional (formerly Tottel Publishing)
ISBN: 9781784512095

Previous Edition ISBN: 9781845923297
Published In: February 2017
Format: Hardback , 1456 pages
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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The Law of Gambling, Fourth Edition provides a detailed and practical explanation of legislation covering casinos, betting shops, bingo halls, amusement arcades, pubs and clubs with gaming machines and lotteries.

This important book provides a detailed and practical explanation of the legislation by detailing the purpose of the legislation, how to apply for operating licences, premises licences and personal licences, the conditions attached to licences and enforcement of the law as it relates to gambling.

The fourth edition covers the following legislation:

The new Gambling Commission's guidance
All updates to the Gaming Act 2005
Coverage of the Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) Act 2014 which requires all operators that transact with, or advertise to, British consumers to obtain an operating licence from the Gambling Commission

Case law includes:

R (on the application of Hemming (t/a Simply Pleasure Ltd) and others) v Westminster City Council
R v Goldstein and Rimmington
“Spotting the Ball” Partnership v HMRC
HMRC v IFX Investment Company Limited
The English Bridge Union Limited v HMRC
Greene King (tribunal case)
Newham Council v Paddy Power

Introduction
The pre-GA framework
Intro to the GA 2005 (including Devolution)
Some Fundamental Terminology
The Gambling Commission
General Offences
Protection of children and the Vulnerable
Operating Licences
Personal Licences
Appeals to GAT and the Magistrates’ Court
The Licensing Authority: Constitution and Procedure
Premises Licences
Temporary use of premises
Clubs Pubs and Fair
Betting
Gaming
Lotteries
National Lottery
Remote gambling
Advertising
Duty and VAT
Civil Law aspects
Syndicates
Prize gaming
Private and non-commercial betting and gaming
Scottish Law
Gaming Machines
Enforcement
Money Laundering
Planning Law aspects

ABOUT THE EDITOR

Stephen Philip Monkcom BA (Oxon), Of the Middle Temple, Barrister A well-known, highly experienced and respected barrister, Stephen Monkcom is a specialist in gambling and licensing work and practices extensively in these areas. This new edition has been prepared by him and a team of leading practitioners, barristers and solicitors who are all specialists in the areas to which they have contributed.

CONTRIBUTORS

Christopher Bamford
Graham Chase
David Clifton
Suzanne Davies
Kevin De Haan QC
Cedric DeLisser
John Dillon
Douglas Edwards
Michael Fealy
Suzanna Fitzgerald QC
Chris Harper
Stephen Hignett
Julian Lopez
John Loudon
Simon Mehigan QC
Professor David Miers
Stephen Monkcom
Philip Rainey
Paul Renney