S.L. 583.7 ст. 17Matters considered by the Authority.

(1) Without prejudice to any other law or regulatory instrument, when considering whether or not to issue a controlled gaming premises approval, the Authority shall inter alia consider:

(a) the extent to which gaming is offered to the public in the general area or venue or establishment in which the controlled gaming premises are situated;

(b) whether alternative entertainment exists within the general area or venue or establishment in which the controlled gaming premises are situated;

(c) whether the general layout design and plan meet the objectives and requirements of the Act and all other regulatory instruments; and

(d) any other factors and requirements as may be objectively and reasonably justified and appropriate by the Authority to fulfil its functions and regulatory objectives.

(2) On the basis of its consideration of the matters envisaged in sub-regulation (1) and any other relevant matter, the Authority may require the applicant to modify its plans and proposal in order to reach the objectives of the Act and other applicable regulatory instruments.

(3) The Authority shall not approve any proposed controlled gaming premises if it considers on reasonable grounds that there will be a negative impact on the amenity of the general area or wider community where the controlled gaming premises shall be situated.