received Royal Assent on 7 April 2005.- To consolidate and modernise but not to de-regulate
- Promote Gambling as an acceptable leisure activity
Core Objectives
- Prevention of Crime and Disorder
- Ensure fair and open gambling
- Protect children and the vulnerable
Licensing Bodies
- 'Old' Gaming Board has become the 'New' Gambling Commission
- Local Authorities (North Devon District Council’s Licensing Team)
Licence Types
- Operators’ Licences - administered by the Gambling Commission
- Personal Licences - administered by the Gambling Commission
- Internet Gaming - administered by the Gambling Commission
- Premises Licences and other Permits – administered by Local Authorities
