Gambling Act 2005: Consultation on Premises Licence Regulations Under Section 172(6) (Gaming Tables)
This consultation has now ended. The consultation period was 23 February - 15 May 2009.
The Gambling Act 2005 created new categories of casino and provided for 16 new large and small casinos. The Act also set strict limits on the number of gaming machines which the new categories of casino might offer and laid down a ratio for how many gaming tables they must have in use in order to be able to exercise their full entitlement.
Update:
Explanatory Memorandum and Summary of the consultation responses was published on 27 July 2009.
The Gambling Act 2005 (Gaming Tables in Casinos) (Definitions) Regulations 2009 will come into force on 11 August 2009.
This consultation document sets out the government's proposals for regulations to define a “gaming table” and specify the purposes, circumstances and extent of use of a gaming table if it is to be treated as being used in a casino for the purposes of the Act. This will regulate the number of gaming tables casino operators must make available for use in order to offer the maximum number of gaming machines permitted.
Consultation documents:
This consultation has now ended. The consultation period was 23 February - 15 May 2009.
If you have any queries please contact
Alistair Boon
Gambling Sector Team
Sport and Leisure Directorate
Department for Culture, Media and Sport,
2-4 Cockspur Street,
London SW1 5DH
Freedom of information
Please note all responses will be published, unless you ask us not do so. However, please note that all information in responses, including personal information, may be subject to publication or disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. If any correspondent requests confidentiality this cannot be guaranteed, and will only be possible if considered appropriate under the legislation.
A summary of responses will be published after the closing date.
For enquiries about the consultation (handling) process only please contact DCMS Public Engagement and Recognition Unit (PERU) at the above address or email enquiries@culture.gsi.gov.uk, heading your communication "Gambling Commission Fees Consultation".
These documents are available online in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format.
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