# The Gambling (Geographical Distribution of Large and Small Casino Premises Licences) Order 2008

Draft 2008, ISBN 9780110810157

This Order specifies which licensing authorities may issue large and small casino premises licences.

Made under: Gambling Act 2005 (Section 175, Section 355)

PDFs: Printed copy https://openlegislation.uk/draft-gambling-geographical-distribution-of-large-and-small-casino-premises-licences-order-2008/pdf/ukdsi_9780110810157_en.pdf; Explanatory Memorandum https://openlegislation.uk/draft-gambling-geographical-distribution-of-large-and-small-casino-premises-licences-order-2008/pdf/ukdsiem_9780110810157_en.pdf

## Introductory text

Draft Order laid before Parliament under section 355(6) of the Gambling Act 2005, for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament.
Betting, Gaming And Lotteries
Made
Coming into force in accordance with article 1
The Secretary of State makes the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 175(4) and 355 of the Gambling Act 2005.
In accordance with section 175(4) of that Act the Secretary of State has consulted the Scottish Ministers and the Welsh Ministers.
In accordance with section 355(6) of that Act a draft of this Order was laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.

## 1 Citation and commencement

This Order may be cited as the Gambling (Geographical Distribution of Large and Small Casino Premises Licences) Order 2008 and shall come into force on the day after the day on which it is made.

## 2 Licensing authorities who may issue large casino premises licences

(1) The following licensing authorities may issue large casino premises licences—
(a) Great Yarmouth Borough Council,
(b) Kingston upon Hull City Council,
(c) Leeds City Council,
(d) Middlesbrough Borough Council,
(e) Milton Keynes Borough Council,
(f) Newham London Borough Council,
(g) Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, and
(h) Southampton City Council.
(2) No more than one such licence issued by each licensing authority may have effect at any time.

## 3 Licensing authorities who may issue small casino premises licences

(1) The following licensing authorities may issue small casino premises licences—
(a) Bath and North East Somerset District Council,
(b) East Lindsey District Council,
(c) Luton Borough Council,
(d) Scarborough Borough Council,
(e) Swansea City and County Council,
(f) Torbay Borough Council,
(g) Wigtown Divisional Licensing Board in the area of Dumfries and Galloway Council, and
(h) Wolverhampton City Council.
(2) No more than one such licence issued by each licensing authority may have effect at any time.

## Signature

Secretary of State
Department for Culture, Media and Sport

## Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order specifies which licensing authorities may issue large and small casino premises licences.
Article 2 provides for the licensing authorities named in that article to issue large casino premises licences. The article also provides that only one such licence issued by each licensing authority may have effect at any time.
Article 3 provides for the licensing authorities named in that article to issue small casino premises licences. The article also provides that only one such licence issued by each licensing authority may have effect at any time.

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