Licensing - Gambling
Gambling Act 2005 - Statement of Principles
Consultation
The Gambling Act 2005 came into effect on 1 September 2007. It comprehensively modernises the law on gambling and contains a new regulatory system to govern the provision of all gambling in Great Britain, other than the National Lottery and spread betting.
Licensing authorities will have responsibility for granting premises licences for:
• casinos
• bingo halls
• betting offices
• adult gaming centres
• licensed family entertainment centres
and granting permits for:
• gaming and gaming machines in clubs
• unlicensed family entertainment centres
• gaming machines in alcohol licensed premises
and authorising:
• the temporary use of premises
It is a requirement of the Act that licensing authorities produce a three year Statement of Principles. Before final publication on 21 December 2006, a draft of the proposed Statement was circulated for consultation to all interested parties. It was also made available on this website. The consultation process lasted three months. The final document which has been approved by Full Council is attached.
EHDC Gambling Act Policy 21 Dec 06.doc
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