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Mellon welcomes consultation on betting, gaming and lotteries legislation

written by John October 16, 2019
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Sinn Fein councillor Aileen Mellon

SINN Féin Councillor Aileen Mellon has welcomed the decision by Department for Communities to consult the public on betting, gaming and lotteries legislation.

Said Cllr Mellon: “The Department for Communities is hoping to launch a consultation on betting, gaming and lotteries legislation in mid-November.

“The consultation will run for approximately ten weeks.

“I would encourage members of the public, but in particular sports clubs and societies in Derry, to respond with their view.

“In my opinion the current legislation is not fit for purpose and its restrictive nature is a threat to lifeline of our clubs and societies who rely on revenue raising through lotteries and draws.

“If legislation is not reformed and clubs are limited in their ability to raise additional funds the responsibility for fundraising will fall back on families and parents who already pay membership fees and buy relevant equipment.

“Because of the outdated nature of the legalisation bad practice has become the norm, in order for clubs to be compliant there should be a review on the permitted stakes and prices.

“Hopefully this consultation process will lead to our betting, gaming and lotteries legislation being updated,” she added.

Mellon welcomes consultation on betting, gaming and lotteries legislation was last modified: October 16th, 2019 by John

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