A table of references to Hansard, reproducing the proceedings for the passage of the Gambling Act through Parliament, is set out at the end of these notes.Ĥ. The Act received royal assent on 7 th April 2005. The Act contains a new regulatory system to govern the provision of all gambling in Great Britain, other than the National Lottery and spread betting. The Gambling Act 2005 (â��the Actâ��) gives effect to the Governmentâ��s proposals for reform of the law on gambling. Therefore, where a section or a part of a section does not seem to require any explanation or comment, none is given. They are not, and are not meant to be, a comprehensive description of the Act. These notes should be read in conjunction with the Act.
They do not form part of the Act and have not been endorsed by Parliament.Ģ. They have been prepared by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. These explanatory notes relate to the Gambling Act 2005 (c.19). Gambling Act 2005 2005 CHAPTER 19 Introductionġ.
