These Regulations extend the permitted hours for gaming on premises other than bingo club premises so that gaming may take place on any day, except a Sunday, from two p.m. until six a.m.instead of until four a.m. As a consequence of this the existing provisions in regulation 4 of the Gaming Clubs (Hours and Charges) (Scotland) Regulations 1984 (“the 1984 Regulations”) are revoked.

The opportunity has also been taken to consolidate in these Regulations the existing provisions in regulation 3 of the 1984 Regulations, which are concerned with the permitted hours for gaming on bingo club premises in Scotland. These hours are unchanged. As a consequence of this regulation 3 of the 1984 Regulations has been revoked.