tracks and horse racecourses, fixed and mobile pool betting facilities operated by the Tote or track operator, as well as any other proposed gambling facilities. Plans should make clear what is being sought for authorisation under the track betting premises licence and what, if any, other areas are to be subject to a separate application for a different type of premises licence. The Council appreciates that it is sometimes difficult to define the precise location of betting areas on tracks. The precise location of where betting facilities are provided is not required to be shown on track plans, both by virtue of the fact that betting is permitted anywhere on the premises and because of the difficulties associated with pinpointing exact locations for some types of track. Applicants should provide sufficient information that the Council can be satisfied that the plan indicates the main areas where betting might take place. For racecourses in particular, any betting areas subject to the times rule” (commonly known as betting rings) must be indicated on “five the plan. It would be helpful to the Authority and the Responsible Authorities if the plans were marked using a colour-coded scheme or, at a minimum, by use of a key to denote the use of those areas shown. Adult Gaming Centres (AGCs) 5.24 These premises must be operated by the holder of a gaming machine general operating licence from the Gambling Commission as well as a premises licence from the Authority. 5.25 Permitted activities include: the provision of gaming machines as stipulated by regulations. 5.26 Factors for consideration when determining the application for an AGC will include: the location the ability of operators to minimise illegal access by under 18’s to the premises. 5.27 This is not an exhaustive list and each application will be judged on its merits. Any effective measures to support the licensing objectives will be taken into account. 5.28 Conditions may be applied by the Authority in support of the licensing objectives if it is felt necessary. Mandatory and default conditions will be attached by regulations issued by the Secretary of No one under the age of 18 is permitted to enter an AGC. Club Gaming Permits and Club Machine Permits 5.29 Club gaming permits authorise qualifying clubs to provide gaming machines as well as equal chance gaming and games of chance as prescribed in regulations. 5.30 Club machine permits allow the provision of higher category gaming machines. 5.31 Commercial clubs may in some circumstances operate with club machine permits but not club gaming permits. 5.32 The Authority may only refuse an application on the following grounds:
tracks and horse racecourses, fixed and mobile pool betting facilities operated by the Tote or track operator, as well as any other proposed gambling facilities. Plans should make clear what is being sought for authorisation under the track betting premises licence and what, if any, other areas are to be subject to a separate application for a different type of premises licence. The Council appreciates that it is sometimes difficult to define the precise location of betting areas on tracks. The precise location of where betting facilities are provided is not required to be shown on track plans, both by virtue of the fact that betting is permitted anywhere on the premises and because of the difficulties associated with pinpointing exact locations for some types of track. Applicants should provide sufficient information that the Council can be satisfied that the plan indicates the main areas where betting might take place. For racecourses in particular, any betting areas subject to the “five times rule” (commonly known as betting rings) must be indicated on the plan. It would be helpful to the Authority and the Responsible Authorities if the plans were marked using a colour-coded scheme or, at a minimum, by use of a key to denote the use of those areas shown. Adult Gaming Centres (AGCs) 5.24 These premises must be operated by the holder of a gaming machine general operating licence from the Gambling Commission as well as a premises licence from the Authority. 5.25 Permitted activities include: the provision of gaming machines as stipulated by regulations. 5.26 Factors for consideration when determining the application for an AGC will include: the location the ability of operators to minimise illegal access by under 18’s to the premises. 5.27 This is not an exhaustive list and each application will be judged on its merits. Any effective measures to support the licensing objectives will be taken into account. 5.28 Conditions may be applied by the Authority in support of the licensing objectives if it is felt necessary. Mandatory and default conditions will be attached by regulations issued by the Secretary of No one under the age of 18 is permitted to enter an AGC. Club Gaming Permits and Club Machine Permits 5.29 Club gaming permits authorise qualifying clubs to provide gaming machines as well as equal chance gaming and games of chance as prescribed in regulations. 5.30 Club machine permits allow the provision of higher category gaming machines. 5.31 Commercial clubs may in some circumstances operate with club machine permits but not club gaming permits. 5.32 The Authority may only refuse an application on the following grounds:
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