Gambling
The Gambling Act 2005 came into effect on 1 September 2007. It comprehensively modernised the law on gambling. The regulatory system governs the provision of all gambling in Great Britain, other than the National Lottery and spread betting.
Licensing authorities 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
Fees
Fees are payable for applications. See 'Premises licence fees' below.
Gambling policy
It is a requirement of the Gambling Act 2005 that licensing authorities review their Gambling Policy, known as a ‘Statement of Principles’, every three years. On the 4 February 2010 we published our new policy which came into effect on the 4 March.
The main areas of change are to the following sections:
- Enforcement: page 9
- Splitting premises: page 11
- Access Provisions: page 11
- Premises ready for gambling: page 13
- Temporary Use notices: page 27
- Small Society Lotteries: page 28
Related documents
Information sheets