Gambling Act 2005

From 2007 the Gambling Act gives Licensing Authorities a number of regulatory functions in relation to gambling. Their main functions are to:

• license premises for gambling activities;
• consider notices given for temporary use of premises for gambling;
• grant permits for gaming and gaming machines in clubs;
• regulate gaming and gaming machines in alcohol licensed premises;
• grant permits to family entertainment centres for the use of lower stake gaming machines;
• grant permits for prize gaming;
• consider occasional use notices for betting at tracks; and register small societies' lotteries.

Statement of Principles

Licensing Authorities are required to prepare a Statement of Principles in relation their functions. This Statement of Principles has completed its consultation period and has now been published and is available to download.

Useful information

Downloadable forms

The Gambling Act 2005 Statement of Principles (213 KB)

Links

Gambling Act 2005 application forms
Gambling Act 2005 fees

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