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Our alcohol and gambling licensing solicitors are often featured in the national press and trade media.
As the leading firm of alcohol and gambling licensing solicitors in the UK, our legal experts are often asked to give opinions on legislation and its potential impact.
They have appeared on the ITV News and BBC Radio and have been featured in national titles such as The Guardian, The I, The Daily Mail and City News to name just a few.
Below is a short roundup of recent coverage.
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2023 News
October 2023
BBC – Cheltenham strip club plans approved by council
Associate solicitor, Imogen Moss comments in BBC as Cheltenham Borough Council granted permission to Eroticats to hold events f events at Under the Prom at 109 Promenade for three nights during Cheltenham Racecourse’s meeting in November.
Link to article: BBC
Date published: 10th October 2023
September 2023
The Morning Advertiser – Playing by the rules
Senior consultant solicitor, Andy Grimsey, features in The Morning Advertiser to discuss this years Women’s World Cup Final involving England and Spain, and the licensing hours.
Link to article: The Morning Advertiser
Date published: 11th September 2023
EGR Global – Industry reaction to InTouch Games’ licence suspension
Partner and Gambling expert, Nick Arron features and shares his thoughts to EGR Global after the Gambling Commission investigates two companies on money laundering failures.
Link to article: EGR Global
Date published: 6th September 2023
Coinslot International – Should gambling have a different definition of adulthood
Associate solicitor, Imogen Moss features and comments in Coinslot International to discuss the age of non consent
Link to article: Coinslot International
Date published: 1st September 2023
August 2023
Property Wire – How a shadow licence could help protect your biggest asset
Partner David Inzani features in Property Wire to discuss the importance of shadow licences.
Link to article: Property Wire
Date published: 28th August 2023
Gambling Insider – UK’s White Paper Review
Solicitor Felix Faulkner features in the Gambling Insiders August edition to explain five things that may have gone unnoticed in the UK’s White Paper Review.
Link to article: Gambling Insider
Date published: 25th August 2023
Coinslot International – Licensing legal costs
Partner and gambling expert, Richard Bradley features in Coinslot International to speak about the recourse to appeal available to operators, and the likelihood of recouping the legal costs involved in challenging spurious decisions.
Link to article: Coinslot International, page 20
Date published: 25th August 2023
Coinslot International – 80/20 rule
Partner and gambling expert, Richard Bradley features in Coinslot International to warn operators against ‘wishful thinking’ when it comes to updating regulation around machine ratios
Link to article: Coinslot International, page 14
Date published: 24th August 2023
The Morning Advertiser – Top tips: Fast track pavement licences
Marketing assistant, Paula Kioko, features in The Morning Advertiser features to share top tips on fast track pavement licences after the Government announced the extension of temporary ‘fast-track’ pavement licence provisions until 30th September 2024.
Link to article: The Morning Advertiser
Date published: 24th August 2023
OLBG – Expert Insights: Felix Faulkner on the Link Between Football and Gambling
Solicitor Felix Faulkner features in OLBG to provide insight into the scrutiny, potential marketing restrictions and the future of this controversial connection.
Link to article: OLBG
Date published: 23rd August 2023
The Morning Advertiser – Embracing council consultations for cumulative impact assessments
Partner David Inzani features in The Morning Advertise to discuss the implications cumulative impact assessments (CIAs) have on hospitality businesses.
Link to article: The Morning Advertiser
Date published: 22nd August 2023
The Morning Advertiser – Legal Q&A: Rugby World Cup Screening
Solicitor Felix Faulkner features in The Morning Advertiser to answer operators most common question around screening the Rugby World Cup and betting.
Link to article: The Morning Advertiser
Date published: 9th August 2023
The Morning Advertiser – A Jekyll and Hyde approach to outside areas?
Senior consultant solicitor, Andy Grimsey features in The Morning Advertiser to discuss the provisions around tables and chairs in outside areas.
Link to article: The Morning Advertiser
Date published: 3rd August 2023
July 2023
The Morning Advertiser – Top tips: beer festivals
Trainee solicitor Alex Tomlinson features in The Morning Advertiser to share top tips on how operators can take advantage of the sunny weather, specifically beer festivals .
Link to article: The Morning Advertiser
Date published: 27th July 2023
Gambling Insider – Guest Column: ASA Update
Solicitor Felix Faulkner features in the Gambling Insider to argue that repeated mistakes on advertising could cost the industry, encouraging gambling operators to study the existing ASA rulings.
Link to article: Gambling Insider
Date published: 21st July 2023
The Morning Advertiser – Q&A: Do operators need to do anything around Martyn’s Law currently?
Senior consultant solicitor, Andy Grimsey features in the Morning Advertiser to discuss Martyn’s Law and when it is set to come into force.
Link to article: The Morning Advertiser
Date published: 20th July 2023
Coinslot International – Aim to permit is here to stay
Partner and Gambling expert, Richard Bradley, features in Coinslot International to discuss the government’s intention to bring in Cumulative Impact Assessments for gambling.
Link to article: Coinslot International – page 22
Date published: 14th July 2023
The Morning Advertiser – Top Tips: How to manage drunk customers in your premises this summer
Trainee solicitor, Elizabeth Varley shares some top tips with The Morning Advertiser regarding how to manage drunk customers in premises this summer.
Link to article: The Morning Advertiser
Date published: 12th July 2023
The Morning Advertiser – Avoiding cracks in your pavement licence
Trainee Solicitor, Alex Tomlinson, features in The Morning Advertiser to discuss the current legal picture and processes around pavement licences and future updates.
Link to article: The Morning Advertiser
Date published: 5th July 2023
June 2023
The Morning Advertiser – Tip tips: Use of beer gardens and outside areas
Associate solicitor, Natasha Beck, shares some top tips on the use of beer gardens and outside areas.
Link to article: The Morning Advertiser
Date published: 29th June 2023
The Morning Advertiser – A salutary lesson
Partner and licensing expert, James Anderson, reflects on a hearing about loud music and people leaving a venue late at night.
Link to article: The Morning Advertiser
Date published: 22nd June 2023
The Morning Advertiser – Legal Q&A: Adults purchasing alcohol for minors in pubs
Partner and licensing expert, Jonathan Smith, advises operators how to proceed in situations involving customers over the age of 18 attempting to purchase alcohol in pubs for patrons that are under 18.
Link to article: The Morning Advertiser
Date published: 16th June 2023
The Morning Advertiser – 10 top tips for a successful summer
Associate solicitor, Joe Harvey shares 10 tips on how operators can have a successful summer.
Link to article: The Morning Advertiser
Date published: 8th June 2023
The Morning Advertiser – Are licensees responsible for drink-driving customers
Head of marketing and partner (non-solicitor), Carl Weston, looks at responsibility of blame when it comes to drink-driving and on-trade operators.
Link to article: The Morning Advertiser
Date published: 8th June 2023
May 2023
The Morning Advertiser – Legal Q&A: Lessons to be learned about selling alcohol at school events
Partner, David Inzani looks at the rues around premises licence and general sale of alcohol at a school fete.
Link to article: The Morning Advertiser
Date published: 26th May 2023
EGR Global – Back in business – how the MA flurry shows the industry
Partner and Gambling expert, Nick Arron, features in EGR Global to share insight on the M&A in industry.
Link to article: EGR Global
Date published: 18th May 2023
The Morning Advertiser – High Stake Gambling Reform – a gamble not worth taking
Trainee solicitor, Alex Tomlinson, shares insight after the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport published its Gambling White Paper, aimed at tackling gambling reform for the digital age.
Link to article: The Morning Advertiser
Date published: 17th May 2023
Coinslot International – Time to shape up on age testing for the summer
Associate solicitor, David Inzani, features and quoted in the Coinslot International print edition to discuss summer times effects on bringing in extra enforcement.
Link to article: Coinslot International, page 32
Date published: 12th May 2023
EGR Global – Access all areas why videoslots strongly contests the KSA’s use of ‘mystery shopping’
Associate solicitor, David Inzani, features in EGR Global to discuss and share insight on the debate around the use of ‘mystery shopping’ to check adherence with compliant rules.
Link to article: EGR Global
Date published: 12th May 2023
The Morning Advertiser – Keeping the volume of complaints down
Senior consultant solicitor, Andy Grimsey discusses how to deal with complaints from neighbours arising from music at your premises.
Link to article: The Morning Advertiser
Date published: 11th May 2023
Coinslot International – A view on the review, page 30
Partner and gambling expert, Nick Arron, features and comments on the hurdles of the Gambling Review White Paper.
Link to article: Coinslot International
Date published: 05th May 2023
The Morning Advertiser – The rules for serving low alcohol beers to under 18s
Associate solicitor, Suraj Desor looks at the licensing law around serving low alcohol to customers under 18 years old.
Link to article: The Morning Advertiser
Date published: 5th May 2023
SBC News – Finance risk checks: providing perspective on white paper’s affordability solution
Partner and gambling expert, Nick Arron, features and quoted in the SBC News, providing a perspective on the white paper’s affordability solution.
Link to article: SBC News
Date published: 02nd May 2023
SBC News – White Paper sets out ‘best approach for fairness’ with Ombudsman proposal
Partner and gambling expert, Nick Arron, features and quoted in the SBC News, providing a perspective on the white paper’s Ombudsman proposal.
Link to article: SBC News
Date published: 02nd May 2023
April 2023
Gambling Compliance – Government White Paper ‘Next Steps’ to define UK Gambling
Partner and gambling expert, Nick Arron, features and quoted in the Gambling Compliance to discuss the Government’s White Paper.
Link to article: Gambling Compliance
Date published: 28th April 2023
The Morning Advertiser – Extended hours for the King’s coronation weekend
Partner and licensing expert, Jonathan Smith, expects pubs to be allowed to trade until 1am so long as their current hours go up to 11 pm for King’s Coronation weekend.
Link to article: The Morning Advertiser
Date published: 28th April 2023
Partner and gambling expert, Nick Arron, quoted in the Racing Post as gambling experts react to the Government’s long-awaited gambling review white paper.
Link to article: Racing Post
Date published: 27th April 2023
The Morning Advertiser – Surviving a licensing inspection
Partner and licensing expert, Graeme Cushion outlines how a negative visit from a licensing officer is often followed up with an advisory letter.
Link to article: The Morning Advertiser
Date published: 27th April 2023
Hull Daily Mail – Buying Grand National sweepstake ticket
Partner and gambling expert, Richard Bradley, quoted in various outlets on workplace sweepstakes.
Link to articles: Wales Online, Hull Daily Mail, TDPel Media, Daily Star, and London 24 News
Date published: 14th April 2023
ASA rigidly upholds CAP sports marketing standards against BetVictor
Solicitor, Felix Faulkner, features in various news outlets discussing the Advertising Standards Authority recent decision against BetVictor.
Link to article: SBC News, Gambling Insider, EGR Global, and iGaming Business
Date published: 14th April 2023
Industry reaction to Premier League’s decision to ditch front-of-shirt gambling sponsorship
Solicitor, Felix Faulkner, quoted in EGR as industry reacts to premier leagues decision to ditch gambling sponsorship.
Link to article: EGR
Date published: 14th April 2023
The Morning Advertiser – How to run a raffle in your pub
Solicitor, Imogen Moss shares insight on how to run a raffle in your pub as summer fete season draws nearer.
Link to article: The Morning Advertiser
Date published: 13th April 2023
Foodservice Equipment – ‘Extension of late night levy is frankly absurd’
Associate solicitor, Suraj Desor features in Foodservice Equipment Journal’s latest article to discuss the government’s proposal to extend the late night levy.
Link to article: Foodservice Equipment
Date published: 11th April 2023
The Morning Advertiser – Pavement licences could become a level playing field
Senior consultant solicitor, Andy Grimsey, says pavement licences, should be renewed until new legislation comes into force.
Link to article: The Morning Advertiser
Date published: 5th April 2023
March 2023
The Morning Advertiser – Q&A: Who should hold a new premises licence?
Partner and licensing expert, James Anderson considers who is best to hold a new premises licence.
Link to article: The Morning Advertiser
Date published: 30th March 2023
The Morning Advertiser – Crime scene prevention
Senior consultant solicitor, Andy Grimsey, issues points to consider when it comes to serious incidents in licensed premises.
Link to article: The Morning Advertiser
Date published: 23rd March 2023
The Morning Advertiser – Staying secure against rogue security operatives
Associate solicitor, Joe Harvey looks at security personnel
Link to article: The Morning Advertiser
Date published: 17th March 2023
Beer Today – Extra pub opening hours across Coronation weekend
Partner and licensing expert, James Anderson, features in Beer Today to discuss the extra pub opening hours across Coronation weekend
Link to article: Beer Today
Date published: 07th March 2023
January 2023
The Caterer – Wake up call under 18 Staff
Poppleston Allen Lincesing Solicitors feature in The Caterer’s article and discusses employing under-18s to make up staff levels?
Link to article: The Caterer
Date published: 06th January 2023
Wales Online – Why you may still be asked for ID when buying low and no-alcohol drinks
Associate and licensing expert, Suraj Desor, quoted in various outlets on the importance of still asking for ID when buying low and no-alcohol drinks.
Link to article: Hull Live, Kent Live, Sussex Live, Daily Record and Wales Online
Date published: 26th January 2023
2022 News
December 2022
EGR – Fight back the tiers: The fading hopes for tier to firms in the UK
Poppleston Allen Lincesing Solicitors feature in EGR’s article discussing how tier-two bookmakers hope to take market share with gambling laws set to be tightened
Link to article: EGR
Date published: 20th December 2022
Inter Game – The impact of potential cumulative impact policies
Partner, Nick Arron features in INTER Game to discuss the potential impact of cumulative impact policies.
Link to article: INTER Game
Date published: 07th December 2022
November 2022
SBC News – Bookies risk enforcement with ex-player World Cup Program
Partner, Richard Bradley features in SBC News to discuss bookies risk enforcement in the World Cup.
Link to article: SBC News
Date published: 24th November 2022
Coinslot International – Why communication is key in policy making
Solicitor, Felix Faulkner features in Coinslot International talking about the Gambling Commissions recent decisions.
Link to article: Coinslot International
Date published: 24th November 2022
Sport Bible – World Cup Sweepstakes could be illegal due to obscure law
Partner and gambling regulatory expert, Richard Bradley features in Sport Bible discussing how sweepstakes could be illegal should staff work from home.
Link to article: Sport Bible
Date published: 17th November 2022
October 2022
SBC News – Firms face ‘increasingly likely’ risk of full UKGC licence withdrawal
Partner, Nick Arron, features in SBC News breaks down the impact of the UKGC’s increasingly strict stance is having on markets.
Link to article: SCB News
Date published: 04th October 2022
August 2022
Partner, Richard Bradley discusses the increasing number of compliance inspections and fines, operators inquiries on potential regulatory failings.
Link to article: YOGONET
Date published: 18th August 2022
July 2022
Partner and gambling regulatory expert, Richard Bradley features in Gambling Insider’s Q&A with an expert.
Link to article: Gambling Insider
Date published: 29th July 2022
April 2022
Coinslot International – Mentorship and education key for helping more women advance to senior roles
Solicitor, Imogen Moss, was interviewed as part of the Coinslot International Women in Business feature.
Link to article: Coinslot International
Date published: 29th April 2022
BBC News – ‘Sip and shop’: the retailers tempting you in with alcohol
Partner, James Anderson features in BBC’s and discusses increase of sip and shop licence applications.
Link to article: BBC News
Date published: 21st April 2022
The Morning Advertiser – Digital marketing could make your pub sweepstake illegal
Partner and gambling regulatory expert, Richard Bradley discusses the impact of digital marketing in pub sweepstakes.
Link to article: The Morning Advertiser
Date published: 08th April 2022
Partner and gambling regulatory expert, Richard Bradley features in The Northern Echo discuss how to organise a sweepstake whilst staying on the right side of the law.
Link to article: The Northern Echo
Date published: 07th April 2022
January 2022
The Bingo Association – A further year of regulatory change ahead
Partner, Nick Arron features on the Morning Advertiser talking advice, challenges, changes for women in the sector and more.
Link to article: The Bingo Association
Date published: 26th January 2022
Gambling Insider – How should operators handle customer complaints
Solicitor, Felix Faulkner features on the Gambling Insider’s ‘ask the expert’ column.
Link to article: Gambling Insider
Date published: 05th January 2022
News 2021
December 2021
Coinslot International – A legal look at 2021
Partner, Nick Arron features in Coinslot International takes a legal look at 2021 and all the hurdles the industry had to jump just to get to the starting line.
Link to article: Coinslot International
Date published: 29th December 2021
EGR – Industry predictions: UK stake limits look likely and firms will struggle to see returns in US
Solicitor, David Inzani features in EGR predicting the big themes in online gaming for 2022.
Link to article: EGR
Date published: 24th December 2021
Gambling Insider – Why the definition of gambling is more important than ever
Solicitor, Imogen Moss explains that seeking to define gambling is an ever-evolving issue for an industry where novel products are continually hitting the market.
Link to article: Gambling Insider
Date published: 20th December 2021
Coinslot International – Solving the staffing shortage crisis
Associate solicitor, Richard Bradley features in Coinslot International providing his thoughts on some ways to solve the staffing shortage crisis.
Link to article: Coinslot International
Date published: 10th December 2021
November 2021
Coinslot International – Opportunities for gaming machines
Associate solicitor, Richard Bradley features in Coinslot International discussing how the fruit machine can thrive.
Link to article: Coinslot International
Date published: 25th November 2021
SBC News – The impacts of a gambling shirt ban
Solicitor, Imogen Moss features in SBC News sharing her views on the upcoming the gambling shirt ban in football.
Link to article: SBC News
Date published: 25th November 2021
October 2021
EGR – A legal viewpoint of the UKGC’s probe into Sorare
Associate Solicitor, Richard Bradley features in EGR examining how the UKGC will weigh up whether NFT-based fantasy football game Sorare is deemed to be gambling.
Link to article: EGR
Date published: 27th October 2021
Coinslot International – “Aim to permit” licensing principles
Partner, Nick Arron features in Coinslot International looking at the new gambling White Paper and how it might impact land-based operators.
Link to article: Coinslot International
Date published: 22nd October 2021
i News – Where to get Welsh Covid pass and new rules explained
Partner, Andy Grimsey features in i News answering questions regarding Covid passes in Wales.
Link to article: i News
Date published: 12th October 2021
September 2021
CasinoBeats – Premier League gambling sponsorships reportedly set to end
Solicitor, Imogen Moss features in CasinoBeats sharing her views on the upcoming the gambling shirt ban in football.
Link to article: CasinoBeats
Date published: 24th September 2021
Solicitor, Imogen Moss features in Coinslot International tackling the big debate on cash in the modern society.
Link to article: Coinslot International
Date published: 13th September 2021
Solicitor, Imogen Moss features in Coinslot International run over the vital licensing Q&As ahead of the peak August holiday season.
Link to article: Coinslot International
Date published: 7th September 2021
EGR – What could the Twitch gambling link ban mean for affiliates?
Associate solicitor, Richard Bradley features in EGR wondering whether the Twitch referral ban could lead to further regulatory scrutiny for gambling affiliates.
Link to article: EGR
Date published: 2nd September 2021
August 2021
The Express – Barnet issue plea as furloughed staff return and immediately take holiday
Managing Partner, Lisa Sharkey features in The Express offering a suggestion to the government regarding staff shortages.
Link to article: The Express
Date published: 24th August 2021
The Morning Advertiser – Hospitality sector makes ‘significant contribution’ to UK economy growth
Partner, Graeme Cushion features in the Morning Advertiser regarding the importance of hospitality in helping the British economic recovery.
Link to article: The Morning Advertiser
Date published: 12th August 2021
Business Live – UK GDP increased by 4.8% in Q2 2021 following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions
Partner, Graeme Cushion features in the Morning Advertiser regarding the importance of hospitality in helping the British economic recovery.
Link to article: Business Live
Date published: 12th August 2021
July 2021
Solicitor, David Inzani features in Gambling Insider with a list of FAQs regarding Freedom Day.
Link to article: Gambling Insider
Date published: 19th July 2021
June 2021
GQ – England vs Germany at Euro 2020
Partner, Graeme Cushion features in GQ discussing singing the national anthem whilst seated in a pubs for England vs Germany at Euro 2020.
Link to article: GQ
Date published: 29th June 2021
Daily Star – Euro 2020: Pubs to miss out on £5 million during England v Germany clash
Partner, Graeme Cushion features in the Daily Star answering questions ahead of England’s Euro 2020 knockout game against Germany.
Link to article: Daily Star
Date published: 29th June 2021
The Sun – England fans rallying cry for euros victory
Partner, Graeme Cushion features in the Sun discussing standing and singing in pubs for Euro 2020.
Link to article: The Sun
Date published: 11th June 2021
Partner, Nick Arron features in EGR looking at what the industry can learn from the demise of Football Index.
Link to article: EGR
Date published: 10th June 2021
The Morning Advertiser – Is singing the national anthem in pubs a Covid transmission risk?
Partner, Graeme Cushion features in The Morning Advertiser answering some last minute licensing questions ahead of Euro 2020.
Link to article: The Morning Advertiser
Date published: 9th June 2021
May 2021
Poppleston Allen feature in i News answering questions regarding the reopening of pubs and restaurants indoors.
Link to article: i News
Date published: 18th May 2021
Daily Star – Full list of new restaurant and pub rules
Solicitor, Suraj Desor features in the Daily Star answering if people can dance in pubs and if pubs can host live music from the 17th May lockdown easing.
Link to article: Daily Star
Date published: 17th May 2021
Gambling Insider – Discussing the high profile Football Index case
Partner, Nick Arron discusses the fascinating recent high-profile Football Index case, which saw the operator go into administration, leaving players short of millions cumulatively.
Link to article: Gambling Insider
Date published: 14th May 2021
April 2021
The Guardian – Customers flock to pubs and restaurants as lockdown eases
A comprehensive Q&A features in The Guardian discussing the legal issues surrounding the easing of lockdown rules at pubs and restaurants in England.
Link to article: The Guardian
Date published: 12th April 2021
i News – Covid restrictions for pubs and restaurants as they open outdoors
Partner, Andy Grimsey features in i News answering what counts as outdoor space and if pubs can show sport outside.
Link to article: i News
Date published: 12th April 2021
The Express – Can pubs show sport outside?
Partner, Andy Grimsey features in The Express answering if pubs can show sport outside.
Link to article: The Express
Date published: 12th April 2021
Birmingham Live – 15 pub rules customers must follow as boozers reopen
Partner, Andy Grimsey features in Birmingham Live answering some burning questions about how to act in the pub following the 12th April reopening.
Link to article: Birmingham Live
Date published: 12th April 2021
MSN – 15 pub rules customers must follow as boozers reopen
Partner, Andy Grimsey features in MSN answering some burning questions about how to act in the pub following the 12th April reopening.
Link to article: MSN
Date published: 12th April 2021
MSN – Covid restrictions for pubs and restaurants as they open outdoors
Partner, Andy Grimsey features in MSN answering what counts as outdoor space and if pubs can show sport outside.
Link to article: MSN
Date published: 12th April 2021