The Institute of Licensing and the Commission have worked together to produce a new e-learning module to add to the existing suite of gambling modules. Many thanks to those licensing officers who participated in the pilot work.
Pubs and the Gambling Act 2005
- this module is designed to help LAs and police improve their understanding of what to consider when undertaking compliance checks on the various forms of gambling permitted in pubs
- the module provides an introduction to gaming machines, exempt gaming (bingo and poker) and lotteries in pubs along with the Codes of Practice which pubs must adhere to, including requirements in relation to preventing under age gambling.
Please note: This module does not take account of the impact of the requirements on pubs under any legislation or regulations relating to measures to protect against the spread of COVID-19 ie social distancing / opening or closing requirements.
Other gambling e-learning modules are already available:
- three gaming machines modules which cover the various types of gaming machines, the physical components and signage requirements and how to deal with non-compliant machines
- powers to enter inspect gambling premises
- introduction to inspecting a betting premises.
All modules can be accessed via the IOL website, and they are CPD accredited. Log in to the e-learning tab if you have an existing account, or request a log in via membership@instituteoflicensing.org to get started, if you are not an IOL member.