Gambling Act 2005

Question 1

What are the 3 licensing objectives?

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Answer 1

1. Preventing gambling from being a source of crime or disorder; being associated with crime or disorder; or being used to support crime.
2. Ensuring that gambling is conducted in a fair and open way.
3. Protecting children and other vulnerable people being harmed or exploited by gambling.

Question 2

GA 2005: How does Part 4, Section 45 define a child?

Answer 2

Child = under 16.
Young person = under 18.

Question 3

GA 2005: in Part 4, Sections 46 to 49 what are the principle offences regarding young people?

Answer 3

46: Licensee invites, causes or permits gambling.
47: Licensee invites or permits entry to the casino.
48: Young person gambles.
49: Young person enters the casino.

Question 4

GA 2005: How does Part 4, Section 83 help the business relationship with children?

Answer 4

Licensee must:
(a) return money paid in respect of the use of facilities (whether by way of fee, stake or otherwise) by the child or young person as soon as is reasonably practicable, and
(b) not give a prize to the child or young person.

Question 5

GA 2005: Over how many parts is the Act 2005?

Answer 5

18 Parts, 362 Sections and 18 Schedules.

Question 6

GA 2005: What are the important sections to know?

Answer 6

1-8, 10 and 16.
1. The licensing objectives.
2. The Gambling commission.
3. General Offences.
4. Protection of children and young persons.
5. Operating Licences.
6. Personal Licences.
7. Operating & Personal Licences: Appeals.
8. Premises Licences
9. Temporary Use Of Premises.
10. Gaming Machines.
11. Lotteries.
12. Clubs, Pubs, Fairs.
13. Prize Gaming.
14. Private and Non-Commercial Gaming and Betting.
15. Inspection.
16. Advertising.
17. Legality and Enforceability of Gambling Contracts.
18. Miscellaneous and General