Gambling licensing policy consultation
Under the Gambling Act 2005, we are required to publish a statement of principles (policy) that defines the principles we apply in carrying out our gambling licensing functions (as laid out in the Act).
The aim of the policy is to promote the following three licensing objectives:
- preventing gambling from being a source of crime and disorder, being associated with crime or disorder or being used to support crime
- ensuring that gambling is conducted in a fair and open way
- protecting children and other vulnerable persons from being harmed or exploited by gambling
Public Consultation on the Revised Policy Statement
We are currently reviewing our gambling policy and welcome your comments on the planned changes as laid out in the revised Gambling Act Statement of Principles - consultation document 2024.
Click here to download the Draft Gambling Act Statement of Principles 2025-2028