Civil & Administrative

#2026/334The Gambling Act 2005 (Commencement No. 6 and Transitional Provisions) (Amendment) Order 2026

🇬🇧United Kingdom··Statutory Instrument·Medium Impact·View source ↗

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🇬🇧 English

This Statutory Instrument corrects a defect in the earlier Statutory Instrument 2025/734 concerning the commencement and transitional arrangements for parts of the Gambling Act 2005. It was issued free of charge to all recipients of the previous flawed order. The Order is made under powers in the Gambling Act 2005 and comes into force on 1st May 2026. It amends the timetable and transitional provisions for the implementation of certain gambling regulations in the UK.

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Key Changes

  • Corrects a defect in S.I. 2025/734
  • Made on 23rd March 2026
  • Laid before Parliament on 25th March 2026

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Obligations

What this law requires

high

Ensure receipt and review of the corrected Statutory Instrument 2026 No. 334 issued free of charge on or after 1st May 2026 to replace the defective S.I. 2025/734

All known recipients of S.I. 2025/734 and gambling operators subject to the Gambling Act 2005
operational
high

Implement amended commencement and transitional arrangements for the Gambling Act 2005 provisions as specified in this Order, effective from 1st May 2026

Gambling operators, licensing authorities, and regulated entities under the Gambling Act 2005
operational
high

Disregard conflicting provisions in S.I. 2025/734 and apply only the amended timetable and transitional provisions contained in this Order

All parties subject to the Gambling Act 2005 commencement provisions
operational

Affected Parties

Gambling operators and licenseesBetting and gaming businesses in the UK+3 more…

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