Department for Culture, Media and Sport: Gambling and Racing
The law relating to gambling and racing is one of the responsibilities of the DCMS. This section of its site has relevant information and links, particularly on the implementation of the Gambling Act 2005, which was brought into force fully in September 2007.
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First-tier Tribunal (Gambling)
The First-tier Tribunal (Gambling), part of the First-tier Tribunal's General Regulatory Chamber, hears appeals against decisions of the Gambling Commission. It came into existence on 18 January 2010 when it took over from the Gambling Appeals Tribunal. There is information on the appeal process, forms, procedural rules, and links to relevant legislation, including the Gambling Act 2005 (under which the Gambling Commission and the Gambling Appeals Tribunal were established).
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Gambling Commission
The Gambling Commission was established in October 2005, under the Gambling Act 2005, to regulate all commercial gambling in Great Britain apart from spread betting and the National Lottery. Its web site has news, information, guidance, consultations, and links to legislation.
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National Lottery Commission
The National Lottery Commission is responsible for licensing and regulating the UK's National Lottery. Its web site includes news releases 2004 onwards, a newsletter, annual reports 2000-01 onwards, and links to relevant legislation.
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ukgamblinglaw
UKGamblinglaw.co.uk is the web site of the Gambling Law Group of Sprecher Grier Halberstam LLP Solicitors. The site has articles and latest news. There is information on making licence applications and an implementation schedule for the Gambling Act 2005. |