Children and Young Adults

The Government’s White Paper is split into six areas (in line with its Call for Evidence for the review of the Gambling Act 2005). Set out below is a summary of the Government’s proposals in the area of children and young adults.

Society lotteries and football pools: When Parliamentary time allows, the Government intends to legislate to increase the age limit from 16 to 18.

Category D slot machines: The Government will give legislative backing to the current voluntary measures preventing the use of Category D cash-out slot machines by under 18s.

Alcohol-licensed premises: When Parliamentary time allows, the Government will legislate to strengthen licensing authority powers in respect of alcohol-licensed premises by making provisions in the Gambling Commission’s code of practice binding.

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