This Practice Note aims to provide practical guidance to those working within a local authority in England or Wales to deal with licensing fees and levies. Local...
Appealing a decision of the Gambling Commission Appeals against Gambling Commission decisions are made to the First-tier Tribunal (Gambling) (the Tribunal). The Tribunal...
Clubs There are specific provisions which control gaming and gaming machines provided by clubs, alcohol licensed premises and travelling fairs. These are in addition to...
This guide to gambling law outlines the legal issues most pertinent to the gambling industry, and is designed for general commercial lawyers looking to familiarise...
The Gambling Act 2005 (GA 2005) defines a gaming machine very widely as ‘a machine that is designed or adapted for use by people to gamble (whether or not it can be used...
A premises licence is required to authorise the provision of gambling facilities at: • casino premises • bingo premises • betting premises, including tracks and premises...
Gambling Act 2005 offences The Gambling Act 2005 (GA 2005) introduced a new regulatory system to govern the provision of all gambling in Great Britain, other than the...
Review of a premises licence A licence can be reviewed at any time following an application made by a responsible authority or interested party. An application must be...
Introduction This Practice Note provides an introduction to the Gambling Commission and explains how it regulates the gambling industry in the UK. Overview The Gambling...
Gambling Commission investigations The Gambling Commission regulates the commercial gambling industry in Great Britain. The Commission has published a policy statement on...
The three main types of licence available to potential gambling licensees within Great Britain are: • operating licences • personal licences, and • premises licences...