Service Description: The Licensing Authority will issue a premises licence for: Casinos, Betting Offices and Race Tracks, Bingo Clubs, Adult Gaming Centres, Family Entertainment Centres. They will issue permits for: Gaming machines in members' clubs and licensed premises, prize gaming and Unlicensed Family Entertainment Centres.
Answer: The Gambling Act 2005 received Royal Assent in April 2005. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is responsible for developing regulations under the Act and bringing these and sections of the Act into force as necessary. The Gambling Act 2005 came fully into force on 1 September 2007.