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The Gambling Act 2005 (link opens in a new
window) replaces the outdated Gaming Act 1968 and puts new
procedures in place for gambling. It came into force on 1 September
2007.
The Gambling Commission (link opens in a new
window) is the new body in charge of controlling gambling
throughout the country. It is responsible for giving advice and
issuing the following:
- operating licences
- personal management licences
- personal functional licences (all links open in a new window)
Application forms for the above licences can be obtained by
contacting the Gambling Commission.
Harrogate Borough Council offers advice on, and is
responsible for, licensing premises for gambling in the Harrogate
district, including the permissions detailed below-
- the issuing of premises licences for the premises to provide gambling activities
- the issuing of permits for unlicensed family entertainment centres, club gaming, club machines, licensed premises gaming machines and prize gaming
- the issuing of provisional statements
- the receiving and endorsing of temporary use notices
- the receiving of occasional use notices
- the registering of small lotteries
Licensing objectives
All those involved in gambling must work to promote the three
gambling licensing objectives. These are -
- keeping gambling crime free
- making sure that gambling is fair and open
- protecting children and vulnerable adults
Harrogate Borough Council's statement of
principles
Gambling Act 2005 statement of principles (size:
925 Kb)
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