The Gambling Act 2005 replaces most of the existing law about gambling in Great Britain and puts in place an improved, more comprehensive structure of gambling regulation. This includes a new structure of flexible protections for children and vulnerable adults and, in particular, brings the burgeoning Internet gaming sector within British regulation for the first time. It creates a new independent regulatory body, the Gambling Commission, which will be the new, tough national regulator for commercial gambling in Great Britain.

 

The Gambling Commission will be responsible for issuing operators and personal licences under the new legislation.

 

Local Authorities, which became Licensing Authorities under the Licensing Act 2003, will assume responsiblity for issuing premises licences from 1st September 2007. 

 

 

Carlisle City Council consulted on their draft policy between 3rd July and 22nd September 2006.

The final copy was adopted by Full Council at their meeting on 7th November 2006.  The policy was published on this website on 21st December 2006.

 

Other links:

 

Gambling Commission leaflet to local residents

DCMS website http://www.culture.gov.uk/

Gambling Act www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts2005/20050019.htm

Gambling Commission http://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/