Gambling solicitor set to speak at Institute of Licensing’s 2024 Gambling Conference

The Institute of Licensing will be holding it’s 2024 Gambling Conference in London.

Previously attended by over 70 professionals from the world of gambling, the event provides an opportunity to learn about the current law, future changes and the challenges and opportunities in gambling.

Taking place on July 16th, The Hippodrome Casino, Cranbourn Street, London, WC2H 7JH. The event is particularly timely following the publication of the Government’s response to the consultation on measures relating to the land-based gambling sector.

This years conference boasts 12 speakers, a range of topics and two panel sessions. So far these include:

• 09:25 Arrival, Registration & Refreshments
• 09:40 Welcome: David Lucas, Chair
• 09:50 Keynote Opening: Sarah Fox, DCMS
• 10:10 Free Lotteries – Fact or Fiction? Gerald Gouriet KC, Francis Taylor Building
• 10:55 Break
• 11:20 Practical Premises Licensing: Elizabeth Speed, Novamatic
• 12:05 Industry Panel:Amanda Kiernan, Merkur Casino, Charlotte Meller, GBG, Clark Dunstan, William Hill and Elizabeth Speed, Novamati
• 12:50 Lunch Break
• 13:50 The Licensing Authority’s Statement of Principles – a Mandatory Policy: Charlotte Meller, Gambling Business Group
• 14:35 Regulators Panel: Rob Burkitt, Gambling Commission, Phil Bates, Southampton City Council, Daliah Barrett – Haringey Council and Ian Graham, NPCC
• 15:20 Break
• 15:40 Gaming Machines in Bingo Premises and Arcades: Nick Arron, Poppleston Allen
• 16:25 The Hippodrome Casino Tour (Optional – 30 minutes)

Quotes from delegates of previous Gambling Conference:

“Not having been able to attend a Gambling Conference or seminar/webinar in a long time, I found all aspects and perspectives of the agenda to be very beneficial.”

“Outstanding! A venue like no other, delightfully interesting.”

“Very knowledgeable and interesting speakers. Good to hear the operator’s side – nice balance between that and enforcement.”

“Great opportunity to network”