Gambling Act 2003

Gambling - Licensing of casino gambling - Operation of casinos

178: Gambling equipment must be kept in casino venue

You could also call this:

"Casinos must keep their gambling equipment inside the venue, unless they get special permission."

If you have a casino, you must keep the gambling equipment inside the casino. The person in charge of the casino is responsible for keeping the equipment there. You need to follow this rule to operate a casino.

If you want to move some equipment out of the casino, you can ask the Secretary for permission. The Secretary can say yes, but only if you ask nicely and follow the rules. They can also let you take some equipment out of the casino for a little while.

The Secretary can add some extra rules if they say yes to your request. These rules might be about keeping the equipment safe or saying how long you can take it out of the casino. You have to follow these extra rules if you want to move your equipment.

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This page was last updated on 29 June 2025

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Money and consumer rights > Gambling

177: Books must be kept in casino venue, or

"Casinos must keep important papers and records on site for at least 7 years."

179: Obligation on disposal of gaming machines, or

"Telling the government when you get rid of a gaming machine"

Part 2Gambling
Licensing of casino gambling: Operation of casinos

178Gambling equipment must be kept in casino venue

Gambling equipment relating to the operation of a casino must be kept by the holder of the casino operator’s licence in the casino venue.
The Secretary may, on application by the holder of a casino operator’s licence,—
exempt the licence holder from compliance with subsection (1) in respect of specified gambling equipment; and
permit the licence holder to temporarily remove specified gambling equipment from the casino venue.

The Secretary may impose conditions on an exemption or permission under subsection (2) (for example, conditions relating to the security of the equipment or the period of its removal).