Home Knowledge Betting, Gaming & Sports: Legislation Programme Spring/Summer 2017

Betting, Gaming & Sports: Legislation Programme Spring/Summer 2017

Bill

Purpose

Status

Gambling Control Bill

To provide a comprehensive new licensing and regulatory framework for gambling. The executive regulatory functions are to be performed by a body within the Department of Justice and Equality.

Pre-legislative scrutiny took place, work is underway

Greyhound Industry Bill

To update the 1958 Greyhound Industry Act and ensure that the principles of good governance and regulation are clearly laid down in primary legislation.

Pre-legislative scrutiny expected January 2017