Premises such as:
- Casinos
- Bingo halls
- Betting shops
- Amusement arcades (known as family entertainment centres and adult gaming centres)
require a premises licence under the Gambling Act 2005 issued by Blackpool Council.
There are 3 licensing objectives under the Gambling Act which should be adhered to by licence holders:
- Preventing gambling from being a source of crime and disorder, being associated with crime or disorder or being used to support crime
- Ensuring that gambling is conducted in a fair and open way
- Protecting children and other vulnerable persons from being harmed or exploited by gambling
