Question
To ask the Chief Constable how many complaints or allegations the PSNI has received in each of the last five years regarding licensed bookmakers' offices operating gaming machines in breach of the Betting, Gaming, Lotteries and Amusements (Northern Ireland) Order 1985; and what action was taken in each case.
Answer
There is no opening or closing code on Niche for this so a word search was carried out on the following: Gaming machine, Slot machine, Poker machine, Gambling machine & Offence. Please see attached spreadsheet with incidents we feel answer this request.
| Offence Description | Action taken |
|---|---|
| Organising or managing prohibited gaming | File to PPS - No prosecution directed |
| Possessing tickets or chances for unlawful lottery | File to PPS - Prosecution directed for offences, no prosecution for others (numerous charges) |
| Organising or managing prohibited gaming | File to PPS - Prosecution directed |
| Organising or managing prohibited gaming | Remains under active investigation. Both occurrence’s linked to same investigation |
| Organising or managing prohibited gaming | Remains under active investigation. Both occurrence’s linked to same investigation |
| Acting As Bookmaker Without A Licence | Remains under investigation |
| Acting As Bookmaker Without A Licence | Remains under investigation |
| Acting As Bookmaker Without A Licence | Remains under investigation |
Cheryl Brownlee MLA - DUP