UK Act of Parliament 2014 United Kingdom

Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) Act 2014

What this means for your business

1 obligations
1 penalties
1 can imprison
1 guides
Enforced by
Gambling Commission
Applies to
United Kingdom
On this page
1 compliance obligation, 1 practical guide
Read full text on legislation.gov.uk

What you must do

1 compliance obligation under this legislation — 1 can result in imprisonment.

Offences and prohibitions 1

Advertise unlicensed remote gambling in Northern Ireland

6 months imprisonment

If your business advertises any form of remote gambling that is not held under a licence from the Gambling Act 2005 to people in Northern Ireland – whether the ad is placed in NI or sent online and aimed at NI audiences – you commit a criminal offence. On conviction you can be sentenced to up to six months’ imprisonment, an unlimited fine, or both. The offence is tried in the Magistrates' Court (summary procedure).

Any Person s.5 Gambling Commission

Penalties for non-compliance

1 penalty under this legislation. 1 can result in imprisonment. 1 carry an unlimited fine.

Prison risk

Advertise unlicensed remote gambling in Northern Ireland

Unlimited fine and/or 6 months imprisonment

Summary only s.5 Penalises: Advertise unlicensed remote gambling in Northern Ireland

Practical guidance

Our guides explain how to comply with the requirements above.

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Sections and provisions

6 classified provisions from this legislation.

1 Offences and penalties 2 Powers

Offences and penalties 1

  • s.5 Offence of advertising unlicensed remote gambling: Northern Ireland

Powers 2

  • s.1 Licensing of remote gambling
  • s.2 Payment of Horserace Betting Levy by holders of remote operating licences