In addition, the legislation will sweep away the old and somewhat unusual loop hole in the law that contracts relating to gambling were not enforceable through the Courts.

The law will also introduce a new regime for gaming machines. A new definition of gaming machine is provided, together with the power to prescribe different categories for different types of premises.

The overall aims of the Bill are to achieve the three licensing objectives stated as follows:-

a) Protecting children and other vulnerable persons from being harmed or exploited by gambling.

b) Preventing gambling from being associated with crime or disorder or being used to support crime.

c) Ensure gambling is conducted in a fair and open way.
Whether the Bill will remain in its current state or be substantially amended as it passes through Parliament we will have to wait and see. Currently it has been referred to the Standing Committee for further discussion.

Watch this space!

 

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