The second edition includes important new material including-

• Commentary on major issues, including split premises, skills with prize machines and house prize competitions.
• New regulatory material, including up-dated regulations, Guidance and Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice
• New case law, including on provisional statements, appeals, costs and bias.
• New text on Planning Policy Statement 4 and the Community Infrastructure Levy.
• A new chapter on problem gambling by Professor Mark Griffiths.
• New tables and figures to explain and simplify the law.

Written in a clear, accessible style, supplemented by extensive use of diagrams and tables to illustrate the key concepts, this book is designed for reading by all professionals and committee members working in the licensing and planning process relating to gambling. With its insights into the working of the legislation from the regulator's point of view, the book will also be invaluable to other participants in the system, particularly industry operators and representatives.

Reviews
In this timely and extremely important new book, Philip Kolvin and his team cut through this enormous piece of legislation with a light narrative style, incisive comments and useful practical applications. The book is suitable for anyone with any involvement with the new legislation, whether they are from the licensing authority, planning authority, gambling industry or responsible authorities or interested parties. PH Law

For routine and controversial decisions, this excellent book will be an indispensable guide. Journal of Gambling Issues

Kolvin's excellent volume will be warmly welcomed by licensing practitioners. Its style makes for easy reading. The book provides a much needed route map through the twists and turns of the Act. It is a clear, concise and timely addition to the literature. Solicitors Journal

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