http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/19/contentsGambling Act 2005An Act to make provision about gambling.texttext/xmlenStatute Law Database2024-05-18Expert Participation2022-07-14Gambling Act 2005Part 1Interpretation of Key ConceptsPrincipal concepts1The licensing objectives2Licensing authorities3Gambling4Remote gambling5Facilities for gamblingGaming6Gaming & game of chance7Casino8Equal chance gamingBetting9Betting: general10Spread bets, &c.11Betting: prize competitions12Pool betting13Betting intermediaryLottery14Lottery15National LotteryCross-category activities16Betting and gaming17Lotteries and gaming18Lotteries and bettingMiscellaneous19Non-commercial societyPart 2The Gambling Commission20Establishment of the Commission21Gaming Board: transfer to Commission22Duty to promote the licensing objectives23Statement of principles for licensing and regulation24Codes of practice25Guidance to local authorities26Duty to advise Secretary of State27Compliance28Investigation and prosecution of offences29Licensing authority information30Other exchange of information31Consultation with National Lottery Commission32Consultation with Commissioners of Customs and ExcisePart 3General offencesProvision of facilities for gambling33Provision of facilities for gambling34Exception: lotteries35Exception: gaming machines36Territorial applicationUse of premises37Use of premises38Power to amend section 3739Exception: occasional use notice40Exception: football poolsMiscellaneous offences41Gambling software42Cheating43Chain-gift schemes44Provision of unlawful facilities abroadPart 4Protection of children and young personsInterpretation45Meaning of “child” and “young person”Principal offences46Invitation to gamble47Invitation to enter premises48Gambling49Entering premises50Provision of facilities for gamblingEmployment offences51Employment to provide facilities for gambling52Employment for lottery or football pools53Employment on bingo and club premises54Employment on premises with gaming machines55Employment in casino, &c.Miscellaneous offences56Invitation to participate in lottery57Invitation to participate in football pools58Return of stake59Age limit for Category D gaming machinesGeneral60Temporary use notice61Employment62Penalty63Reasonable belief about person's age64Use of children in enforcement operationsPart 5Operating LicencesIntroductory65Nature of licence66Form of licence67Remote gambling68Combined licenceIssue69Application70Consideration of application: general principles71Consideration of application: criminal record72Consideration of application: demand73Procedure74Determination of applicationConditions75General conditions imposed by Commission76General conditions: procedure77Individual condition imposed by Commission78Condition imposed by Secretary of State79Scope of powers to attach conditions80Requirement for personal licence81Credit and inducements82Compliance with code of practice83Return of stakes to children84Premises85Equipment86Gaming machines87Membership88InformationRules for particular kinds of licence89Remote operating licence90Casino operating licence91Bingo operating licence92General betting operating licence93Pool betting operating licence94Horse-race pool betting operating licence95Betting on the National Lottery96Gaming machine technical operating licence: standards97Gambling software operating licence: standards98Lottery operating licences99Mandatory conditions of lottery operating licenceMaintenance100Annual fee101Change of circumstance102Change of corporate control103Section 102: supplemental104Application to vary licence105Amendment106Register of operating licences107Copy of licence108Production of licence109ConvictionDuration110Indefinite duration111Power to limit duration112Renewal of licence113Surrender114Lapse115ForfeitureRegulation116Review117Regulatory powers118Suspension118AReinstatement119Revocation120Conditions for suspension or revocation121Financial penalty122InformationGeneral123Levy124Directions and requirements125Relevant offence: disapplication of rehabilitation126InterpretationPart 6Personal Licences127Nature of personal licence128Application of provisions of Part 5129Exemption for small-scale operators130Application131Duration132Fees133Multiple licences134Production of licence135Review136Disqualification137Notification of operating licensee138Conviction139Breach of personal licence conditionPart 7Operating and Personal Licences: Appeals140Definition of “the Tribunal”141Appeal to Tribunal142Timing143Appeal from Tribunal144Powers of Tribunal145Stay pending appeal146Tribunal Procedure Rules147Fees148Legal assistance149Enforcement of costs ordersPart 8Premises LicencesThe licence150Nature of licence151Form of licence152Combined licence, &c.Licensing authorities' functions153Principles to be applied154Delegation of licensing authority functions: England and Wales155Delegation of functions under Part 8: Scotland156RegisterOther relevant persons157Responsible authorities158Interested partyApplication for licence159Making of application160Notice of application161RepresentationsDetermination of application162Requirement for hearing163Determination of application164Grant of application165Rejection of application166Resolution not to issue casino licencesConditions167Mandatory conditions168Default conditions169Conditions imposed or excluded by licensing authority170Membership171Stakes, &c.Specific cases172Gaming machines173Virtual gaming174Casino premises licence175Casino premises licence: overall limits176Casino premises licence: access by children177Credit178Door supervision179Pool betting on track180Pool betting on dog races181Betting machines182Exclusion of children from track areas183Christmas DayMaintenance184Annual fee185Availability of licence186Change of circumstance187Application to vary licence188Transfer189Transfer: supplemental190Copy of licenceDuration191Initial duration192Surrender193Revocation for failure to pay fee194Lapse195Reinstatement196Reinstatement: supplementalReview197Application for review198Rejection of application199Grant of application200Initiation of review by licensing authority201Review202Action following review203DeterminationProvisional statement204Application205EffectAppeals206Rights of appeal207Process208Stay pending appeal209Further appealGeneral210Planning permission211Vehicles and vessels212Fees213InterpretationPart 9Temporary Use of PremisesTemporary use notice214Exception to offence of using premises for gambling215Nature of notice216Form of notice217Effect of notice218Maximum permitted periodProcedure219Giving notice220Acknowledgment of notice221Objections222Hearing of objections223Modification by agreement224Counter-notice225Dismissal of objection226Appeal227Endorsement of notice228Consideration by licensing authority: timingMiscellaneous229Availability of notice230Withdrawal of notice231Vehicles and vessels232Delegation of licensing authority functions: England and Wales233Delegation of functions under Part 9: Scotland234RegisterPart 10Gaming MachinesDefinitions235Gaming machine236Gaming machines: Categories A to D237Adult gaming centre238Family entertainment centre239PrizeRegulations240Use of machine241Supply, &c.Offences242Making machine available for use243Manufacture, supply, &c.244Linked machines245Credit246PenaltyExceptions247Family entertainment centre gaming machine permit248No prize249Limited prize250Single-machine supply and maintenance permitsGeneral251Territorial applicationPart 11LotteriesInterpretation252Promoting a lottery253Lottery ticket254Proceeds and profits255Draw256Rollover257External lottery managerOffences258Promotion of lottery259Facilitating a lottery260Misusing profits of lottery261Misusing profits of exempt lottery262Small society lottery: breach of condition263PenaltyMiscellaneous264Exclusion of the National LotteryGeneral265Territorial applicationPart 12Clubs, pubs, fairs, &c.Clubs266Members' club267Commercial club268Miners' welfare institute269Exempt gaming270Section 269: supplementary271Club gaming permit272Section 271: supplementary273Club machine permit274Procedure, &c.275Bingo276InterpretationPubs, &c.277Alcohol licence278Application of sections 279 to 284279Exempt gaming280Section 279: supplementary281Bingo282Gaming machines: automatic entitlement283Licensed premises gaming machine permits284Removal of exemptionClubs, pubs &c: special provision for Scotland285PermitsFairs286Interpretation: travelling fair287Gaming machinesPart 13Prize Gaming288Meaning of “prize gaming”289Prize gaming permits290Gaming and entertainment centres291Bingo halls292Fairs293Conditions for prize gaming294Power to restrict exemptionsPart 14Private and Non-Commercial Gaming and BettingPrivate gaming and betting295Interpretation296Exceptions to offencesNon-commercial gaming and betting297Interpretation298Exceptions to offences299Conditions for non-commercial prize gaming300Conditions for non-commercial equal-chance gaming301Misusing profits of non-commercial prize gaming302Non-commercial bettingPart 15InspectionInspectors303Enforcement officers304Authorised personsKinds of inspection305Compliance306Suspected offence307Inspection of gambling308Operating licence holders309Family entertainment centres310Premises licensed for alcohol311Prize gaming permit312Clubs313Licensed premises314Lotteries: registered societies315Temporary use notice316Authorisations: production on demandPowers and procedure317Powers318Dwellings319Records320Timing321Evidence of authorisation322Information323Use of force324Person accompanying inspector, &c.325Securing premises after entry326ObstructionPart 16Advertising327Meaning of “advertising”328Regulations329Broadcasting330Unlawful gambling331Foreign gambling332Territorial application: non-remote advertising333Territorial application: remote advertisingPart 17Legality and Enforceability of Gambling Contracts334Repeal of provisions preventing enforcement335Enforceability of gambling contracts336Power of Gambling Commission to void bet337Section 336: supplementary338Interim moratoriumPart 18Miscellaneous and GeneralMiscellaneous339Prize competitions340Foreign betting341Offence committed by body342False information343Value of prize344Participation fees345Forfeiture346Prosecution by licensing authority347Prosecution: time limit348Excluded premises349Three-year licensing policy350Exchange of information351Power to amend Schedule 6352Data protection352AWrongful disclosureGeneral353Interpretation354Crown application355Regulations, orders and rules356Amendments and repeals357Money358Commencement359Vessels: territorial limitations360Aircraft: territorial limitations361Extent362Short titleSCHEDULESSCHEDULE 1Betting: Prize Competitions: Definition of Payment to EnterIntroduction1This Schedule makes provision about the circumstances in which a...Meaning of payment2For the purposes of section 11 and this Schedule a...3It is immaterial for the purposes of section 11 and...4It is also immaterial for the purposes of section 11...Stamps, telephone calls, &c.5(1) For the purposes of section 11 and this Schedule...Payment to discover whether prize won6For the purposes of section 11 and this Schedule a...Payment to claim prize7For the purposes of section 11 and this Schedule a...Choice of free entry8(1) For the purposes of section 11 and this Schedule...Power to make regulations9The Secretary of State may make regulations providing that an...SCHEDULE 2Lotteries: Definition of Payment to EnterIntroduction1This Schedule makes provision about the circumstances in which an...Meaning of payment2For the purposes of section 14 and this Schedule a...3It is immaterial for the purposes of section 14 and...4It is also immaterial for the purposes of section 14...Stamps, telephone calls, &c.5(1) For the purposes of section 14 and this Schedule...Payment to discover whether prize won6For the purposes of section 14 and this Schedule a...Payment to claim prize7For the purposes of section 14 and this Schedule a...Choice of free entry8(1) For the purposes of section 14 and this Schedule...Power to make regulations9Regulations under section 14(7) may, in particular, provide that an...SCHEDULE 3Amendment of National Lottery etc. Act 1993 (c. 39)Annual levy1After section 10B of the National Lottery etc. Act 1993...Consultation with Gambling Commission2. . . . . . . . . ....Definition of “lottery”3In section 20 of the National Lottery etc. Act 1993...SCHEDULE 4The Gambling CommissionConstitution1The Gambling Commission shall consist of a chairman and other...Tenure2(1) A commissioner shall hold and vacate office in accordance...3The chairman— (a) shall hold and vacate office in accordance...4The Secretary of State may not appoint a person as...Staff5(1) The Commission may, with the Secretary of State's consent...6The Commission may, with the Secretary of State's consent as...Proceedings7The Commission shall— (a) determine arrangements for the conduct of...8(1) The Commission may delegate a function to— Money9The Commission may, with the consent of the Secretary of...10The Secretary of State may make payments to the Commission...11The Commission may, with the consent of the Secretary of...12The Commission may pay money into the Consolidated Fund. 13The Commission shall keep accounting records in such form as...14(1) The Commission shall prepare a statement of accounts for...15(1) The financial year of the Commission shall be the...Annual report16(1) As soon as is reasonably practicable after the end...Status17(1) The Commission shall not be regarded as the servant...Consent18Consent given by the Secretary of State for the purposes...SCHEDULE 5Transfer from Gaming Board to Gambling Commission: Supplementary Provision1In this Schedule— “the Board” means the Gaming Board for...2Anything done by or in relation to the Board which...3Anything (including any legal proceedings) which immediately before commencement is...4So far as necessary or appropriate in consequence of section...5(1) Section 21(2) shall operate in relation to rights and...SCHEDULE 6Exchange of Information: Persons and BodiesPart 1Persons and Bodies with Functions under this Act A constable or police force An enforcement officer A...Part 2Enforcement and Regulatory Bodies ... The Charity Commission The Financial Conduct Authority ......Part 3Sport Governing Bodies The Association of European Professional Football Leagues (established in...Part 4Notes1Where a person or body listed in this Schedule is...2Where by virtue of an enactment the use that may...3Information provided to a person or body by Her Majesty's...SCHEDULE 7Relevant OffencesPart 1The OffencesGambling offences1An offence under— (a) this Act, (b) the Betting, Gaming...Theft, &c.2An offence under any of the following provisions of the...3An offence under section 1 or 2 of the Theft...3AAn offence under the Fraud Act 2006. 4An offence under section 170 or 170B of the Customs...5An offence under section 58(1) of the Civic Government (Scotland)...6Both in England and Wales and in Scotland, the offence...7In Scotland the offences at common law of— Miscellaneous8An offence listed in Part 2 of Schedule 15 to...8AAn offence under any of the following provisions of the...8BAn offence under section 3 of the Sexual Offences (Amendment)...9An offence under the law of England and Wales which...9AAn offence of arson under section 1 of the Criminal...10An offence under— (a) the Firearms Act 1968 (c. 27),...11An offence under any of the following provisions of the...11AAn offence under any of the following provisions of the...12An offence under the Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981 (c....13An offence under section 3 of the Private Security Industry...1414AAn offence under section 42 of the Armed Forces Act...151617An offence under section 52 or 52A of the Civic...18An offence under any of the following provisions of the...18AAn offence under either of the following provisions of the...18BAn offence under either of the following provisions of the...18CAn offence under any of the following provisions of the...19In Scotland, the offences at common law of— 20In Scotland, the offence at common law of uttering and...21An inchoate offence relating to an offence listed elsewhere in...22A reference in this Part of this Schedule to an...22ASection 48 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 (attempts, conspiracy,...Part 2Power to Amend Part 123The Secretary of State may by order amend Part 1...SCHEDULE 8Gambling Appeals TribunalPresident, deputy and members1Gambling Appeals Tribunal2Gambling Appeals TribunalTenure3Gambling Appeals TribunalStaff4Gambling Appeals TribunalMoney5Gambling Appeals Tribunal6Gambling Appeals Tribunal7Gambling Appeals Tribunal8Gambling Appeals TribunalSittings9Gambling Appeals Tribunal10Gambling Appeals Tribunal11Gambling Appeals TribunalProcedure12Gambling Appeals Tribunal13Gambling Appeals Tribunal14Gambling Appeals TribunalCouncil on Tribunals15Gambling Appeals TribunalDisqualification, &c.16Gambling Appeals Tribunal17Gambling Appeals TribunalSCHEDULE 9Applications for Casino Premises LicencesIntroduction1(1) This Schedule applies to an application for a casino...Competition for licences2(1) Before considering an application to which this Schedule applies...Two-stage consideration3Paragraph 4 applies where (whether or not as a result...4(1) The licensing authority shall first consider in respect of...5(1) This paragraph applies if a licensing authority determine under...6(1) The Secretary of State may issue a code of...7(1) Where a licensing authority issue a casino premises licence...8(1) An appeal may be brought under section 206(1) or...Provisional statements9A reference in this Schedule to an application for a...10(1) This paragraph applies where the process described in paragraphs...SCHEDULE 10Family Entertainment Centre Gaming Machine PermitsInterpretation1In this Schedule— “holder”, in relation to a permit, means...Making of application2(1) An application for a permit may be made only...3An application for a permit may not be made if...4An application for a permit must be made to a...5An application for a permit must— (a) be made in...Consideration of application6Sections 154 and 155 shall have effect in relation to...7(1) A licensing authority may prepare a statement of principles...Determination of application8(1) On considering an application for a permit a licensing...9A licensing authority may grant an application for a permit...10(1) A licensing authority may not refuse an application unless...Form of permit11(1) A permit must be in the prescribed form and...Duration12A permit shall cease to have effect at the end...13(1) A permit shall lapse if the holder ceases to...14A permit shall lapse if the licensing authority notify the...15(1) A permit held by an individual shall lapse if—...16A permit shall cease to have effect if the holder...17(1) Where the holder of a permit is convicted of...Renewal18(1) The holder of a permit may apply to the...Maintenance19The holder of a permit shall keep it on the...20(1) An occupier of premises in respect of which a...21(1) Where a permit is lost, stolen or damaged, the...Appeal22(1) The applicant for or holder of a permit may...Register23(1) A licensing authority shall— (a) maintain a register of...Vehicles and vessels24A permit may not be issued in respect of a...SCHEDULE 11Exempt LotteriesPart 1Incidental Non-commercial LotteriesThe exemption1(1) A lottery is exempt if— (a) it is incidental...2Exempt LotteriesDeductions from proceeds3The promoters of an incidental non-commercial lottery may not deduct...4The promoters of an incidental non-commercial lottery may not deduct...Purpose of lottery5An incidental non-commercial lottery must be promoted wholly for a...No rollover6The arrangements for an incidental non-commercial lottery must not include...Connection between lottery and event7(1) No lottery ticket for an incidental non-commercial lottery may...Interpretation: “prescribed”8In this Part “prescribed” means prescribed by the Secretary of...Part 2Private LotteriesThe exemption9(1) A lottery is exempt if— (a) it is a...Private society lottery10(1) A lottery is a private society lottery if— Work lottery11(1) A lottery is a work lottery if— Residents' lottery12(1) A lottery is a residents' lottery if— Purpose of lottery13(1) A private society lottery may be promoted for any...Advertising14(1) No advertisement for a private society lottery may be—...Lottery tickets15Each ticket in a private lottery must be a document...16(1) A ticket in a private lottery may be sold...17Exempt LotteriesPrice18The price payable for each ticket in a private lottery—...No rollover19The arrangements for a private lottery must not include a...Part 3Customer lotteryThe exemption20(1) A lottery is exempt if— (a) it is promoted...No profits21A customer lottery must be organised in such a way...Advertising22No advertisement for a customer lottery may be— Lottery tickets23Each ticket in a customer lottery must be a document...24(1) A ticket in a customer lottery may be sold...25Each ticket in a customer lottery— (a) must state the...Price26The price payable for each ticket in a customer lottery—...Maximum prize27It must not be possible for the purchaser of a...No rollover28The arrangements for a customer lottery must not include a...Frequency29A draw in a customer lottery must not take place...Part 4Small Society LotteriesThe exemption30(1) A lottery is exempt if— (a) it is promoted...31(1) For the purposes of this Part a society lottery...Purpose of lottery32A small society lottery may be promoted for any of...Minimum distribution for fund-raising purpose33The arrangements for a small society lottery must ensure that...Maximum prize34It must not be possible for the purchaser of a...Rollover35(1) The arrangements for a small society lottery may include...Tickets36(1) Where a person purchases a lottery ticket in a...Price37(1) The price payable for each ticket in a small...Registration38The promoting society of a small society lottery must, throughout...Filing of records39(1) The promoting society of a small society lottery must...40(1) If after receiving a statement under paragraph 39 a...Part 5Registration With Local AuthorityLocal authority41In this Part “local authority” means— (a) in relation to...Application42(1) A society may apply to the relevant local authority...43In relation to the registration of a society, the relevant...Registration44As soon as is reasonably practicable after receipt of an...Gambling Commission45As soon as is reasonably practicable after receipt of notice...46(1) A notice under paragraph 44(c) must be accompanied by...Refusal of registration47A local authority shall refuse an application for registration if...48A local authority may refuse an application for registration if...49A local authority may not refuse an application for registration...Revocation50(1) A local authority may revoke a registration under this...Appeal51(1) If a local authority refuse or revoke registration under...Cancellation52A registered society may apply in writing to the registering...53As soon as is reasonably practicable after receipt of an...Annual fee54(1) A registered society shall pay an annual fee to...Retention of records55(1) Where a statement is sent to a local authority...Interpretation: “prescribed”56In this Part “prescribed” means prescribed by the Secretary of...Part 6Powers to Impose Additional Restrictions, &c.Distributing lottery tickets by post57(1) The Secretary of State may by regulations impose a...Rollover58(1) The Secretary of State may by regulations impose in...Other additional provision59(1) The Secretary of State may by order impose in...Variation of monetary limits and percentages60The Secretary of State may by order vary a monetary...Part 7GeneralInterpretation: advertisement61For the purposes of this Schedule— (a) “advertisement”, in relation...Interpretation: business62In this Schedule “business” includes trade and profession. Vessels63Nothing in Part 2 or 3 of this Schedule applies...SCHEDULE 12Club Gaming Permits and Club Machine PermitsApplication1(1) A members' club or miners' welfare institute may apply...2An application must— (a) be made to a licensing authority...3(1) A club or institute making an application for a...Consideration of application4A person who receives a copy of an application for...5The licensing authority to whom an application for a permit...6(1) A licensing authority may refuse an application for a...7(1) Before refusing an application for a permit a licensing...8(1) Where a licensing authority grant an application for a...9Where a licensing authority reject an application for a permit...Fast-track procedure for holder of club premises certificate10(1) This paragraph applies to an application if— Form of permit11(1) A permit must be in the prescribed form and...Maintenance12The holder of a permit shall keep it on the...13(1) An occupier of premises to which a permit relates...14(1) The holder of a permit— (a) shall pay a...15(1) If information contained in a permit ceases to be...16(1) Where a permit is lost, stolen or damaged, the...Duration17(1) A permit shall cease to have effect at the...18(1) If the holder of a permit ceases to be...19(1) A permit shall cease to have effect upon being...20(1) The licensing authority which issues a permit shall as...Cancellation and forfeiture21(1) The licensing authority which issued a permit may cancel...22(1) The licensing authority which issued a permit shall cancel...23(1) Where the holder of a permit, or an officer...Renewal24(1) The holder of a permit may apply to the...Appeal25(1) Where a licensing authority reject an application for the...Register26(1) A licensing authority shall— (a) maintain a register of...Exercise of functions by licensing authority: general27In exercising a function under this Schedule a licensing authority...28(1) Sections 154 and 155 shall have effect in relation...Vehicles and vessels29A club gaming permit or club machine permit may not...Interpretation30In this Schedule “prescribed” means prescribed by the Secretary of...31This Schedule shall, in its application to Scotland, have effect...SCHEDULE 13Licensed Premises Gaming Machine PermitsMaking of application1(1) A person who applies to a licensing authority (in...2An application for a permit must— (a) be made in...3Sections 154 and 155 shall have effect in relation to...4(1) A licensing authority to whom an application is made...5(1) A licensing authority may not attach conditions to a...6(1) A licensing authority may grant an application under this...Form of permit7(1) A permit must be in the prescribed form and...Maintenance8The holder of a permit shall keep it on the...9(1) The holder of a permit— (a) shall pay a...10(1) An occupier of premises in respect of which a...11(1) Where a permit is lost, stolen or damaged, the...12A permit shall continue to have effect unless and until...13A permit shall cease to have effect if— 14A permit shall cease to have effect if the permit...Variation15(1) The holder of a permit may apply to the...Cancellation and forfeiture16(1) The licensing authority which issued a permit may cancel...17(1) The licensing authority which issued a permit shall cancel...18(1) Where a permit holder, or the officer of a...Transfer of permit19(1) A person may apply for the transfer of a...20(1) This paragraph applies where— (a) the transfer of an...Appeal21(1) The applicant for or holder of a permit may...Register22(1) A licensing authority shall— (a) maintain a register of...Interpretation23In this Schedule— “permit” means a licensed premises gaming machine...SCHEDULE 14Prize Gaming PermitsInterpretation1In this Schedule— “holder”, in relation to a permit, means...2This Schedule shall, in its application to Scotland, have effect...Making of application3(1) An application for a permit may be made only...4An application for a permit may not be made if—...5An application for a permit must be made to a...6An application for a permit must— (a) be made in...Consideration of application7Sections 154 and 155 shall have effect in relation to...8(1) A licensing authority may prepare a statement of principles...Determination of application9(1) On considering an application for a permit a licensing...10A licensing authority may grant an application for a permit...11(1) A licensing authority may not refuse an application unless...Form of permit12(1) A permit must be in the prescribed form and...Duration13A permit shall cease to have effect at the end...14(1) A permit shall lapse if the holder ceases to...15(1) A permit held by an individual shall lapse if—...16A permit shall cease to have effect if the holder...17(1) Where the holder of a permit is convicted of...Renewal18(1) The holder of a permit may apply to the...Maintenance19The holder of a permit shall keep it on the...20(1) An occupier of premises in respect of which a...21(1) Where a permit is lost, stolen or damaged, the...Appeal22(1) Where a licensing authority reject an application for the...Register23(1) A licensing authority shall— (a) maintain a register of...Vehicles and vessels24A permit may not be issued in respect of a...SCHEDULE 15Private Gaming and BettingPart 1GamingIntroduction1Gaming is private if it satisfies the conditions specified in...2(1) For the purposes of this Part of this Schedule...No charge for participation3(1) It is a condition of private gaming that no...Equal chance gaming4(1) It is a condition of private gaming that it...Privacy5It is a condition of private gaming that it does...Part 2BettingIntroduction6Betting is private betting if it is— Domestic betting7(1) A betting transaction is domestic betting if made on...Workers' betting8A betting transaction is workers' betting if made between persons...SCHEDULE 16Minor and Consequential AmendmentsPart 1Minor AmendmentsMetropolitan Police Act 1839 (c. 47)1In section 44 of the Metropolitan Police Act 1839 (refreshment...Libraries Offences Act 1898 (c. 53)2Section 2(3) of the Libraries Offences Act 1898 (offence of...Gaming Act 1968 (c. 65)3(1) The Gaming Act 1968 shall be amended as follows....Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970 (c. 44)4Section 8B(2)(c) of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act...Part 2Consequential AmendmentsParliamentary Commissioner Act 1967 (c. 13)5In Schedule 2 to the Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967 (bodies...Superannuation Act 1972 (c. 11)6In Schedule 1 to the Superannuation Act 1972 (employment to...House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 (c. 24)7In Part II of Schedule 1 to the House of...Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 (c. 57)8In section 20(9) of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act...Race Relations Act 1976 (c. 74)9In Schedule 1A to the Race Relations Act 1976 (bodies...London Local Authorities Act 1995 (c. x)10In section 14 of the London Local Authorities Act 1995...Employment Rights Act 1996 (c. 18)11For section 233 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 (betting...Police Act 1997 (c. 50)12In section 115 of the Police Act 1997 (enhanced criminal...Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11)13In paragraph 4 of Schedule 3A to the Terrorism Act......14In paragraph 20A of Schedule 1 to the Regulation of...Postal Services Act 2000 (c. 26)15In section 7 of the Postal Services Act 2000 (exceptions...Freedom of Information Act 2000 (c. 36)16In Part 6 of Schedule 1 to the Freedom of...Private Security Industry Act 2001 (c. 12)17For paragraph 8(3)(e) of Schedule 2 to the Private Security...Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 (c. 16)18(1) In Schedule 1 of the Criminal Justice and Police...Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (c. 29)19In Part 2 of Schedule 9 to the Proceeds of...Licensing Act 2003 (c. 17)20(1) The Licensing Act 2003 shall be amended as follows....Note21The amendments made by this Schedule are without prejudice to...SCHEDULE 17RepealsSCHEDULE 18TransitionalPart 1Transitional Continuation of Old Licences, &c.Introduction1(1) In this Part a reference to a commencement order...Transitional continuation of licences, &c.2A commencement order may— (a) provide for a licence or...Transitional protection for casinos below minimum licensable size3A commencement order may— (a) disapply section 174(1) in respect...References to procedures under this Act4A commencement order may include provision for a reference in...Part 2Advance and Interim Applications, and ConversionAdvance applications5In this Schedule a reference to an advance application for...6The Secretary of State may by order— 7An order under paragraph 6— (a) may make provision about...Interim applications8The Secretary of State may by order make provision for...Conversion of existing licences, &c.9The Secretary of State may by order— 10An order under paragraph 9 may provide for conversion of...Orders: general11An order under this Part— (a) may include provision modifying...Gambling Act 20052005 c. 19An Act to make provision about gambling.[7th April 2005]Be it enacted by the Queen's most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:—Act applied (with modifications) (1.1.2007) by The Gambling Act 2005 (Commencement No. 6 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3272), Sch. 4 paras. 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 33, 63, 64, 84(1) (as amended (29.4.2007) by S.I. 2007/1157, art. 8(6))Act modified (E.W.) (28.11.2008) by Local Government (Structural Changes) (Transitional Arrangements) (No.2) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2867), reg. 12(1)(a)(iii) (with reg. 1(2))Act applied (with modifications) (16.7.2014) by The Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) Act 2014 (Transitional Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/1641), art. 4(1)Act modified (E.W.) (26.11.2018) by The Local Government (Boundary Changes) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1128), reg. 18(2)(a)(8) (with reg. 1(2)(3))Act: power to modify, apply or replicate any provision made by or under this Act conferred (14.5.2014) by Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) Act 2014 (c. 17), ss. 1(6), 6(4)
