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Leeds committee approves transfer of Victoria Gate Casino licence to Merkur

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Leeds City Council's licensing committee approved the transfer of Victoria Gate Casino's large casino premises licence to Merkur Casino Entertainment UK at its 30 June meeting. The transfer is part of an agreed sale, with completion anticipated at the end of June 2026; the casino's Social Inclusion Fund will continue for two years.

The approval enables the casino sale to proceed with its premises licence transferring to Merkur.

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Tim Miller targets illegal gambling through new consultancy

Reportedly, Former Gambling Commission executive Tim Miller is targeting illegal gambling through a new consultancy. Miller cautioned against repeated tax increases and blanket prohibitions.

Tim Miller, former executive director for policy and research at the UK Gambling Commission, has launched an international advisory firm, GamReg Consulting, the company said in a statement on Wednesday. The firm is intended to help governments and regulators address changes in the global gambling industry and the illegal gambling market.

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