NCJ Number
140122
Date Published
1992
Length
16 pages
Annotation
This report presents statistics and information on bookmakers' permits, betting office licenses, and betting agency permits for June 1991-May 1992.
Abstract
Figures show bookmakers' permits and betting office licenses in force for Great Britain, Wales, and Scotland for 1982-92; permit and license applications for renewal for Great Britain for 1982-92; new applications for permits and licenses for Great Britain for 1982-92; the proportion of new applications granted for Great Britain for 1982-92; and cessations of permits and licenses for Great Britain for 1982-92. Tables show the results of proceedings before licensing authorities from June 1, 1991 to May 31, 1992; bookmakers' permits and betting office licenses in force on May 31, 1991 and May 31, 1992 by licensing area; and appeals against refusal of application for grant or renewal of permit or licenses from June 1, 1991 to May 31, 1992. Main findings are that the number of bookmakers' permits continues to decline slightly, continuing a trend; the prevailing decline in the number of betting office licenses continues, with the exception of a small increase in 1991; and the greatest concentration of betting office licenses (betting shops) per unit of population is in inner London, South Wales, Merseyside, and the lowlands of Scotland. 8 figures, 5 tables, and 9 notes