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UK Gambling Commission brings gaming-machine removal condition into force on 29 July

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The UK Gambling Commission said a new licence condition will require non-remote gambling operators in Britain to remove non-compliant gaming machines after receiving formal written notice, from 29 July. The regulator said it rejected calls for a longer lead-in period and expects operators to update procedures, policies and staff training where needed.

Operators must be ready to remove machines promptly after written notice under the new licence condition.

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