Gambling Act 2005: A Current Law Statute Book

The Gambling Act 2005 creates a new and unified regulatory network for the regulation of all forms of gambling in the UK (with the exception of the National Lottery). The provisions of the Act include: the establishment of an independent Gambling Commission; the categorisation and deregulation of casinos and the regulation of gambling advertising. Gambling Act 2005 - A Current Law Statute Guide provides a full reproduction of the Act, together with annotations, to give guidance on the interpretation, implications and application of the Act in practice. * Enables practitioners to assess the scope of the Act and its implications, familiarise themselves with the changes, understand the technicalities and clarify procedure * Explains the remit of the new independent Gambling Commission * Sets out the new powers vested in local authorities to licence gambling premises within their area * Explains the new casino licensing system * Explains the regulation of gambling advertising * Sets out the new licensing duty for UK operators of remote communication gambling * Annotated by a well known specialist in the field of gambling law and regulation