Tackling crime
Proceeds of Crime Act Guidelines
The ABB produces guidelines for its members on how the Proceeds of Crime Act affects them, what they should look for and avoid, and how they should work with SOCA.
Reward scheme
The ABB Reward Scheme makes payments to members of the public for their assistance in achieving a successful prosecution following a robbery of a betting shop(s) or an attack on betting shop staff. Through the Scheme, which is not restricted to ABB Members, the ABB will pay up to £10,000, subject to a police assessment of the criminal act concerned and the involvement of the applicant, including any personal risk that may have been involved.
Crimestoppers
The ABB supports the charity Crimestoppers. Members of the public can phone 0800 555 111 (also publicised on the Reward notices distributed for display in the shops of ABB members) to report their concerns anonymously. They do not have to make a statement. Since Crimestoppers began in 1988, 60,000 people have been arrested and charged as a result of calls to the charity.
Safe Bet Alliance
The Safe Bet Alliance is a voluntary code of security standards for bookmakers. You can download a copy of the document here. If you have any problems or want a hard copy version, telephone the ABB office on 020 7434 2111
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Information sharing agreements with sports governing bodies
The ABB has entered into a number of agreements with sports bodies to share information. We provide information about any unusual betting patterns and are informed if the sports bodies have any concerns. Presently the ABB has agreements with 13 sports bodies.
Sets out the ABB’s position on issues that affect our industry.
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ABB members are mindful of their responsibilities to the communities within which they operate.
