Explanatory Notes

Gambling Act 2005

2005 CHAPTER 19

7 April 2005

Territorial Extent

Territorial limits – vessels and aircraft

Schedule 6: Exchange of information: persons and bodies

Part 5: Operating Licences
Section 106: Register of operating licences

322.To allow the public to find out whether a person providing gambling facilities holds the necessary permission, licence or permit, the Act contains a series of requirements for various registers to be maintained. This section requires the Commission to maintain a register of operating licences and to make it available to the public. A fee may be payable to gain access to the register, but the fee must not exceed the reasonable cost of providing the service.