23 March 2012 Welcome to the fortnightly email bulletin from the Gambling Commission (the Commission).
In this edition:
1. Fees information note published
2. Commission supports Lothian and Borders Police
3. Job opportunities at the Gambling Commission
4. Other news
1. Fees information note published
The Commission has recently concluded a joint public consultation exercise with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) on proposals to reduce the overall amount in licence fees paid to the Commission.
2. Commission supports Lothian and Borders Police
Police in the Scottish Borders were involved in a joint initiative with the Commission focusing on potential illegal betting taking place during the Cheltenham Festival.
3. Job opportunities at the Gambling Commission
We are currently advertising for a number of vacancies at the Commission.
4. Other news
News on the budget and how it affects the gambling industry can be found on the Treasury website in their document Policy Costings (pages 27–30).
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