Gambling
- About the Act
Overview of the Act & Dover District Council's
responsibilities
- General Guidance
Guidance has been produced in relation to the Gambling Act for
Bingo, Casino Nights, Gaming, Race Nights & Poker
- Application forms
Gambling Act Application Forms
- Fees
List of fees relating to the Gambling Act
- Alcohol Premises Permits
The Gambling Act 2005 provides for two different methods of
permitting gaming machines to be made available for use in premises
where alcohol is sold by retail
- Club Gaming & Club
Machines
There are three types of club dealt with under the Gambling Act
2005
- Gaming Machines
The Gambling Act 2005 reclassifies Gaming Machines and places
restrictions on the type and number of machines that may be made
available
- Interested Parties
Description of what an interested party is
- Lotteries
Explanation and Information on the types of lottery permits
- Occasional Use Notices
Where there is betting on a track for eight or less days in a
calendar year, betting may be permitted by an Occasional Use Notice
without the need for a full Premises Licence
- Personal Licences
In order to obtain a premises licence an operator must first apply
to the Gambling Commission for a personal licence and a operators
licence
- Premises Licences
Premises Licences cover Casinos, Bingo Premises, Adult Gambling
Centres, Family Entertainment Centres & Betting Premises
- Remote Gambling
Remote gambling means gambling in which persons participate by the
use of remote communication.
- Temporary Use Notices
A person
holding an appropriate operating licence can serve a notice
regarding the temporary use of a premises for the use for gambling
without the necessary operator's licence.
- Responsible Authorities
Contact details for the Repsonsible Authorities of the Gambling
Act
- Reviews
Reviews of gambling licences
The legal content of this site is only as accurate as
the latest regulations of case law brought to the attention of the
Team and so should not be relied on as a definitive source. If you
are seeking legal advice of a specific nature please contact the
Licensing Team or a legal advisor.
Contact the Licensing Section
Telephone: 01304 872295
E-mail: licensing@dover.gov.uk
