Gambling Act 2005

Introduction

The Gambling Act is a regulatory system to govern the provision of all gambling in Great Britain, other than the National Lottery and spread betting.

 

The Gambling Commission| is a unified regulator for gambling in Great Britain. The Commission and licensing authorities share between them responsibility for matters previously regulated by licensing justices.

 

On 5 December 2006 the statement of gambling policy was adopted by full council. The policy statement has been drawn up in accordance with guidance issued by the Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport (DCMS) and followed a consultation period. 

 

The purpose of the statement of gambling policy| is to show how the council as a licensing authority will promote the three licensing objectives of the Act in carrying out its functions. The three licensing objects are:

• Preventing gambling from being a source of crime or disorder, being associated with crime or disorder or being used to support crime;
• Ensure that gambling is conducted in a fair and open way, and
• Protecting children and other vulnerable persons from being harmed or exploited by gambling

The Council will continually review its policy with full consultation every 3 years.

Premises licences are granted by licensing authorities and authorise the provision of facilities on:

• Casino premises
• Bingo premises
• Betting premises, including tracks
• Adult gaming centres and
• Family entertainment centres

For more information see the premises licence guidance| notes.

 

Application Forms

 

Application forms |(DCMS website) must be submitted to the licensing authority and to responsible authorities|. The fees for premises licences are set by the DCMS and are reviewed by them on a regular basis. Please see our Guidance for premises licence applications.

 

Fees

The fees for premises licences have been set locally and agreed by the Licensing Sub-Committee on 16 May 2007.

 

Permits

In addition to premises licences the local authority is also responsible for issuing permits for:

• Unlicensed family entertainment centres
• Club gaming and Club gaming machines
• Licensed premises gaming machines e.g. Pubs
• Prize gaming

Application forms |can be obtained from the DCMS website.

 

Registrations

Bournemouth Borough Council also registers

• Small Society Lotteries

and gives goodwill advice on

• Incidental non-commercial lotteries
• Private lotteries
• Customer lotteries
• Free draw and prize competitions
• Chain-gift schemes

If in doubt on any of the above licences, permits or registrations you should seek independent legal advice.

 

Further information

Further information is available form the Gambling Commission on the following:

 

Casino Nights |

Poker Nights|

Race Nights |

Bingo |