Part 8Premises Licences

The licence

150Nature of licence

1

A premises licence is a licence which states that it authorises premises to be used for—

a

the operation of a casino (a “casino premises licence”),

b

the provision of facilities for the playing of bingo (a “bingo premises licence”),

c

making Category B gaming machines available for use (an “adult gaming centre premises licence”),

d

making Category C gaming machines available for use (a “family entertainment centre premises licence”), or

e

the provision of facilities for betting, whether by making or accepting bets, by acting as a betting intermediary or by providing other facilities for the making or accepting of bets (a “betting premises licence”).

2

A casino premises licence is—

a

a “regional casino premises licence” if it relates to a regional casino,

b

a “large casino premises licence” if it relates to a large casino, and

c

a “small casino premises licence” if it relates to a small casino.

3

Neither a premises licence nor any provision of this Part disapplies or provides a defence to the offence under section 33.