Explanatory note

These Regulations specify conditions which are to be attached to operating licences issued under Part 5 of the Gambling Act 2005.

Regulation 2 imposes a condition on casino operating licences in respect of games played on a wholly automated gaming table. Any game played on a wholly automated gaming table must be capable of being played by four persons at the same time using four separate player positions.

Regulation 3 specifies a condition, which is to be attached to bingo operating licences, relating to the provision of facilities for prize gaming. The condition provides for section 291(1) of the Gambling Act 2005 (which authorises the provision of facilities for prize gaming in premises in respect of which a bingo premises licence has effect) to apply only where certain conditions are met. The relevant conditions, which are specified in paragraphs (3) to (9) of regulation 3, relate to the maximum amount which may be charged by way of participation fees and the maximum amount or value of any prizes.

The provision contained in regulation 2 was notified in draft to the European Commission in accordance with Directive 98/34/EC, as amended by Directive 98/48/EC.

A full Regulatory Impact Assessment of the costs and benefits of these Regulations is available from the Gaming and Lotteries Branch, Department for Culture, Media and Sport, 2-4 Cockspur Street, London SW1Y 5DH, telephone 020 7211 6479.