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Gambling Act 2005 (Amendment) Bill [HL]

A Bill to prohibit payments for remote gambling to be made using money obtained on credit; and to prohibit the use of cash machines on premises licensed for gambling

Originating House

House of Lords

Parliament last updated

8 November 2019

In Plain English

AI-generated

May contain errors — check source documents for definitive information.

The bill would stop payments for online gambling if they’re funded by money obtained on credit, and would ban cash machines at venues licensed to offer gambling. By tightening how gambling can be paid for and accessed on site, it aims to reduce problem gambling and protect consumers.

Key Points

  • Bans using money obtained on credit to pay for remote/online gambling.
  • Prohibits cash machines inside gambling premises.
  • Aims to curb problem gambling and strengthen consumer protection by restricting funding and access to gambling.
  • Originates in the House of Lords; currently at the 2nd reading in the Lords.

Progress

The bill is at the 2nd reading stage in the Lords. The first reading occurred in October 2019, and further stages are not listed in the information provided.

Who is affected?

Online and remote gamblersPeople who fund gambling with creditCustomers and staff of gambling venuesGambling operators and venue ownersCash machine operators on gambling premisesBanks and other lenders/credit providersRegulators/enforcement bodies such as the Gambling Commission

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingLords

17 Oct 2019

2nd readingLords
Committee stageLords
Report stageLords
3rd readingLords
1st readingCommons
2nd readingCommons
Committee stageCommons
Report stageCommons
3rd readingCommons
Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Gambling Act 2005 (Amendment)

1 Jan 1970

First reading took place on 17 October. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.

Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.

The 2017-19 Parliament dissolved at the end of the 2019 Session and this Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

HL Bill 11 (as introduced)
BillLords
17 Oct 2019

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.