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Andy Burnham confirms plan to remove aim-to-permit gambling rule

By The Weekly Edge desk ·

Summary

Focus Gaming News reported that Andy Burnham confirmed plans to remove Britain’s aim-to-permit gambling licensing principle. The reform could expand councils’ powers to refuse new high-street gambling venues.

Why it matters

The proposed change would give councils greater discretion over new gambling premises.

Read the original at Focus Gaming News

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