Gambling

The Gambling Bill received Royal Assent and became an Act of Parliament on 07 April 2005.

The Act modernises the law on gambling and provides for a unified regulator for gambling, the Gambling Commission. This was formed out of the existing Gaming Board for Great Britain.

It introduces three licensing objectives which underpin the functions of the Commission and the Council.

There are three types of licence:

• An Operator Licence, concerned with the management and conduct of gambling, issued and regulated by the Commission.
• A Personal Licence, for persons with key operational functions connected with the gambling business, issued and regulated by the Commission.
• A Premises Licence, for the property where the gambling takes place, issued and regulated by the Council.

The Act also regulates amusement with prizes machines and lotteries.

Information on current applications or licensed premises and conditions is available by searching the online public register.

Further information, is available from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and Gambling Commission websites.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 04 August 2010 15:28

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