Shropshire Council

Introduction

Under the The Gambling Act 2005, we are the licensing authority for the area, with responsibility for licensing premises for gambling.

The Gambling Act has three very clear objectives:

  • Protecting children and other vulnerable people from being harmed or exploited by gambling
  • Preventing gambling from being a source of crime or disorder, being associated with crime or disorder, or being used to support crime
  • Ensuring that gambling is conducted in a fair and open way

Further information

For key points on the following please refer to the Gambling Commission's website:

  • Arcade
  • Betting
  • Bingo
  • Gaming machines
  • Lottery

For factsheets on the following please refer to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport website:

  • Bingo
  • Casinos
  • Gaming machines (clubs)
  • Gaming machines (pubs)
  • Poker
  • Race nights
  • Gambling Act explained for residents