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Gambling Act 2005 - Briefing Note

This page sets out the key elements of the Gambling Act external website.

Purpose

The purpose of the act is:
  • to consolidate and modernise but not to de-regulate
  • promote Gambling as an acceptable leisure activity

Core objectives

The objective of the act is to:
  • prevent of crime and disorder
  • ensure fair and open gambling
  • protect children and the vulnerable

Licensing bodies

Licensing bodies under the act are:
  • the Gaming Board has become the Gambling Commission
  • local authorities: for example, North Devon Council

Licence types

The act defines the following 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

Contact information

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