(1) A gaming permit issued under section 9A of the Act of 1956 that is in force immediately before the relevant date shall, on and after the relevant date, continue in force -

(a) unless previously revoked or suspended under section 46 of that Act, for the remainder of the period specified in the permit in accordance with section 9A(7) of that Act, and

(b) subject to that Act.

(2) Where an application has been made for a gaming permit under section 9A of the Act of 1956 but not determined before the relevant date the application shall, on or after that date, be determined in accordance with that Act and, where the application is refused, that decision may be appealed in accordance with subsection (18) of that section.

(3) Where an application referred to in subsection (2) is granted or where the District Court decides to allow an appeal referred to in that subsection and a gaming permit is issued pursuant to such grant or decision, the Act of 1956 shall apply to that permit accordingly.