The land-based gambling sector is highly regulated. There is no other betting and gaming team in the UK that has represented all major bookmakers in licensing applications or has undertaken as much advocacy in contested casino applications before the Courts. We were, therefore, extremely pleased when Andrew and Paddy were referred to as, “arguably the two leading betting and gaming solicitors in the country” (Chambers Directory). Both have appeared in Magistrates’ Courts and Crown Courts, and before Licensing Committees, throughout the UK.

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• Customer funds disclosure to customers - clarification for non-remote operators 15 December 2014 We set out advice about implementing licence conditions relating to the protection of customer funds (opens in new tab) (licence conditions 4.1.1 and 4.2.1) in our advice note for operators in November 2014.
• Licence, whether or not their activities also require them to hold a non remote lottery operating licence. 4.4 All local authority lotteries must be run under an operating licence issued by the Commission. 4.5 General information about the Gambling Commission's licensing requirements is given in this document.

Pool betting can be remote or non-remote and incorporates. If all of your remote gambling equipment is located outside Great Britain you do not need a licence from the Gambling Commission. Gambling Non-Remote The land-based gambling sector is highly regulated. There is no other betting and gaming team in the UK that has represented all major bookmakers in licensing applications or has undertaken as much advocacy in contested casino applications before the Courts. Any part of your remote gambling equipment is based in Great Britain. There is a remote operating licence for each type of gambling activity you might want to provide. This licence allows you to operate a remote (e.g. An online) society or local authority lottery that generates proceeds greater than £20,000 in a single draw or £250,000 in a year.

Paddy and Andrew have also secured their Higher Rights of Audience which enables our clients to give direct instructions, safe in the knowledge that there will be continuity of representation from instruction to court hearing. The team has been strengthened by the work Sarah Frow undertakes in the lotteries sector and by Sarah and Andy being appointed as legal advisors to the National Lotteries Council and their members.

The firm has a stellar list of casino clients in the UK and represents major operators such as Grosvenor, Caesars UK and Mayfair Casino as well as independent casino operators such as Silverbond Enterprises Limited.

Andy Woods has secured new Operating licence for new entrants to the casino market in the last few years and many of those clients are non UK based. Licences have been obtained for clients from Latvia, Cambodia , Greece and Hong Kong and several other operators have received specific casino sector advice. We have a dedicated support team to assist Andy and Paddy in gathering information and documentation to support operating licence applications and a good working relationship with the UK Gambling Commission.

Paddy has recently advised a client on a major new entrant to the UK Adult Gaming Centre market and has submitted a detailed application to the UK Gambling Commission for consideration. This is likely to be followed by a significant number of Premises Licence applications.

Andy has been involved in advising clients in some of the leading enforcement cases brought by the UK Gambling Commission across all sectors and advises on strategy and document preparation as well as representing the clients at any enforcement meetings.

William Hill, Ladbrokes, Coral and Bet Fred have all been represented by the team in contested Premises Licence applications. Woods Whur continues to be instructed in contested hearings which are brought before the Committee – including Coral and a range of independents – as well as acting for Jennings Racing – the largest independent bookmaker in the South East.

Paddy and Andy have also dealt with many contested hearings for Adult Gaming Centre applications in the last 12 months many of which have been conducted virtually by zoom or Microsoft teams.

Our Gambling department has extensive experience in all matters and continues to develop and maintain its reputation as the leader in the UK

Please contact Andrew Woods on 07738 170138 or andrew@woodswhur.co.uk if you would like further information.

Please contact Paddy Whur on 07738 170137 or paddy@woodswhur.co.uk if you would like further information.

Table of Contents

General

What is a remote caller bingo game?
I have a complaint regarding the operation of a bingo game. Where can I file a complaint?

City or County Approval

If a city or county wishes to authorize remote caller bingo games in its jurisdiction, what must the local ordinance include?

Organization Eligibility to Conduct Remote Caller Bingo

Which nonprofit organizations are eligible to conduct remote caller bingo?
Our organization is eligible to conduct remote caller bingo. How does our organization become authorized by the California Gambling Control Commission to conduct remote caller bingo games?

Remote Caller Bingo Licenses and Permits

Who is required to be issued licenses and permits by the Commission in order to participate in the operation of remote caller bingo games?
How do I become licensed by the Commission to conduct remote caller bingo?

General

What is a remote caller bingo game?
A remote caller bingo game means a game of bingo in which the numbers or symbols on randomly drawn plastic balls are announced by a natural person present at the site at which the live game is conducted. The organization conducting the bingo game uses audio and video technology to link any of its in-state facilities for the purpose of transmitting the remote calling of a live bingo game from a single location to multiple locations. The locations must be owned, leased, or rented by that organization, or the use of which has been donated to the organization.

I have a complaint regarding the operation of a bingo game. Where can I file a complaint?
Complaints regarding the conduct of remote caller bingo games should be submitted to the Department of Justice, Bureau of Gambling Control (Bureau). The Bureau may be contacted as follows:

Department of Justice

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Bureau of Gambling Control
P.O. Box 168024
Sacramento, CA 95816-8024
Phone: (916) 227-3584 – Fax: (916) 227-2342
Email: GamblingControl@doj.ca.gov
Complaints regarding the conduct of bingo games that are not remote caller bingo games should be submitted to the local city or county government offices that oversee bingo. This may be the police department, sheriff's office, or business permit office.

City or County Approval

If a city or county wishes to authorize remote caller bingo games in its jurisdiction, what must the local ordinance include? The local ordinance must require remote caller bingo games to be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Penal Code Section 326.3,including the following requirements:

1. The game may be conducted only by the following organizations:
1. An organization that is exempted from the payment of the taxes imposed under the Corporation tax Law by Section 23701a, 23701b, 23701d, 23701e, 23701f, 23701g, 23701k, 23701l, or 23701w of the Revenue and Taxation (R&T) Code.
2. A mobilehome park association.
3. A senior citizens' organization.
4. Charitable organizations affiliated with a school district.
2. The organization conducting the game shall have been incorporated or in existence for three years or more.
3. The organization conducting the game shall be licensed pursuant to subdivision (l) of Section 326.5.
4. The receipts of the game shall be used only for charitable purposes. The organization conducting the game shall determine the disbursement of the net receipts of the game.
5. The operation of bingo may not be the primary purpose for which the organization is formed.

Organization Eligibility to Conduct Remote Caller Bingo

Which nonprofit organizations are eligible to conduct remote caller bingo?
In order to be eligible to conduct remote caller bingo nonprofit organizations must meet the requirements described in Penal Code Section 326.3(b)(1), which should be reviewed for specific information. The following is a partial summary of these legal provisions:

• a mobilehome park association
• a senior citizens' organization
• a charitable organization affiliated with a school district
• An organization that is exempted from the payment of the taxes imposed under the Corporation Tax Law by the Revenue and Taxation (R&T) Code:
• a labor, agricultural or horticultural organization (R&T Code sec. 23701a)
• a fraternal order (R&T Code sec. 23701b)
• a corporation, community chest or trust, organized and operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, testing for public safety, literary, or educations purposes, or to foster national or international amateur sports competition, etc. (R&T Code sec. 23701d)
• a business league, chamber of commerce, real estate board, or board of trade (R&T Code sec. 23701e)
• a civic league, social welfare organization, or local organization of employees (R&T Code sec. 23701f)
• a social organization (R&T Code sec. 23701g)
• religious or apostolic corporations (R&T Code sec. 23701k)
• a domestic fraternal society (R&T Code sec. 23701l)
• a veterans organization (R&T Code 23701w)

Nonprofit organizations that meet the requirements indicated above must also satisfy the following pursuant to Penal Code section 326.3(b)(2)-(5):

• The organization must have been in existence for three years or more;
• The organization must be licensed by the local jurisdiction (city or county);
• Receipts of the game must be used only for charitable purposes; and
• Operation of bingo may not be the primary purpose for which the organization is formed.

Our organization is eligible to conduct remote caller bingo. How does our organization become authorized by the California Gambling Control Commission to conduct remote caller bingo games?
In order for the California Gambling Control Commission (Commission) to authorize an organization as to conduct remote caller bingo, the highest ranking officer of the organization must submit a Statement of Eligibility to Conduct Remote Caller Bingo, BGC-618, to the Bureau of Gambling Control (Bureau). The Bureau will review the statement and, if complete, will forward it to the Commission to be scheduled for consideration at a noticed meeting.

Remote Caller Bingo Licenses and Permits

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Who is required to be issued licenses and permits by the Commission in order to participate in the operation of remote caller bingo games?
Individuals that will perform duties in the capacity of a fiduciary or caller, are required to have a valid license issued by the Commission. Any administrative, managerial, technical, financial, and security personnel must obtain valid work permits issued by the Commission. For further information, please review the Remote Caller Bingo Regulations link on the Remote Caller Bingo web page.

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How do I become licensed by the Commission to conduct remote caller bingo?
The Commission has established an interim license and interim work permit process to expedite the implementation of remote caller bingo. Applicants will be subject to a criminal history review to determine suitability for an interim license or work permit. Once the review is complete consideration for approval will be set at a noticed Commission meeting

An Application for Interim License for Remote Caller Bingo, BGC-620, must be submitted to the Bureau for individuals with the following responsibilities for remote caller bingo games:

• Fiduciary
• Caller

An Application for Interim Work Permit for Remote Caller Bingo, BGC-622, must be submitted to the Bureau for anyone employed by the organization that is responsible for the performance of duties in any of the following categories:

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• Administrative
• Managerial
• Technical
• Financial
• Security

An Application for Interim License for Bingo Equipment Manufacturers and Distributors, BGC-610, must be submitted to the Bureau for owners with a 10 percent or greater ownership interest in a business that manufactures or distributes card-minding devices, or other bingo supplies, equipment, or services used in the playing of remote caller bingo.