iGaming regulation30 October 20261 min read

UK Government plans to remove ‘aim to permit’ gambling licensing principle

The UK Government plans to give local councils greater discretion to reject applications for betting shops and adult gaming centres by removing the statutory ‘aim to permit’ principle. The proposal is subject to consultation and will accompany gambling impact assessments that consider factors…

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UK Government plans to remove ‘aim to permit’ gambling licensing principle

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