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GAMBLING REGULATION ACT 2003 - SECT 4.4.3

Matters to be considered in determining application

    (1)     The Commission must not grant a permit unless satisfied that the applicant and the manager, and each associate of the applicant and the manager, is a suitable person to be concerned in, or associated with, the management and operation of an on‑course wagering business.

    (2)     In particular, the Commission must consider whether—

        (a)     the applicant and the manager, and each associate of the applicant and the manager, is of good repute, having regard to character, honesty and integrity;

        (b)     the applicant and the manager, and each associate of the applicant and the manager, is of sound and stable financial background;

        (c)     the applicant has, or is or will be able to obtain, financial resources that are adequate to ensure the financial viability of the proposed on-course wagering business and the services of persons who have sufficient experience in the management and operation of a wagering business;

        (d)     the applicant has sufficient business ability to establish and maintain a successful wagering business of the size and kind proposed;

        (e)     neither the applicant nor the manager, nor any associate of the applicant or the manager, has any association with any person, body or association who or which, in the opinion of the Commission, is not of good repute having regard to character, honesty and integrity as a result of which the applicant or the manager or the associate is likely to be significantly affected in an unsatisfactory manner;

        (f)     each executive officer of the applicant and the manager and any other officer or person determined by the Commission to be associated or connected with the management of the proposed operation of a wagering business of the applicant is a suitable person to act in that capacity.



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