This measure has been discussed with the Gaming Board and the British Casino Association. Casino operators have taken soundings of their customers and staff. Interested parties are being consulted formally before the regulations are made. We propose to make regulations to provide that casinos may open until 6 am on weekday mornings. There are already sufficient powers to enforce casino opening hours.
Casinos are subject to annual renewal of their licences by the licensing authority.
There is a power under the Gaming Act 1968 for licensing authorities to restrict gaming hours, if necessary. The licence would be at risk if there were to be disturbance or disorder. There is regular inspection by the Gaming Board. The Gaming Board will monitor the impact of the change.