Premises licence for gambling
Under the Gambling Act 2005 a premises licence is required for:
- Casino premises
- Bingo premises
- Betting premises, including tracks
- Adult gaming centres
- Family entertainment centres
The objectives of licensing under the Gambling Act 2005 are to:
- prevent gambling from being a source of crime or disorder, being associated with crime or disorder, or being used to support crime;
- ensure that gambling is conducted in a fair and open way; and
- protect children and other vulnerable persons from being harmed or exploited by gambling.
Complete and return this form to apply for a premises licence for gambling:
Application for a premises licence for gambling - pdf - 219 Kb
For licensed premises all notifications are automatically granted and the confirmation will be with you within two weeks. With permits for more than two machines, the licensing department will check with the police and the gambling commission to ensure that there are no objections and will then issue the permit to you within two weeks. If there are objections, a licensing sub-committee will be organised as soon as reasonably practicable.
Gambling Act 2005 Statement of Principles
Under the Gambling Act 2005, the Council must publish a Statement of Principles (may also be referred to as the Gambling Policy) which lays out principles the Council will apply when exercising its functions under the Act. The Statement of Principles must be reviewed every three years.