Gambling Act 2005 - briefing note
This page sets out the key elements of the Gambling Act
.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
To contact the Customer Service Centre:
Telephone: 01271 388870
For Typetalk: precede with 18001
Text: 07624 804042
Fax: 01271 388451
Email: customerservices@northdevon.gov.uk
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Our office hours are Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.
Licence applications, notices etc should be sent to:
The Licensing Team
Environmental Health and Housing
North Devon Council
Civic Centre
North Walk
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 1EA
