To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport which local authorities have obtained a licence for a (a) small and (b) large casino; and when each such casino (i) opened or (ii) is planned to open. (280198)

The Gambling Act 2005 (Geographical Distribution of Large and Small Casino Premises Licences) Order 2008 came into effect on 20 May 2008. This order specifies which licensing authorities may issue large and small casino premises licences. It is up to the individual licensing authorities to decide when they will invite and consider applications for the new premises licences. None of them have yet done so.