Gambling and gaming licences

How to apply

To apply, complete the relevant form:

• Club gaming permit or club machine permit application(PDF 507KB)
• Conversion or new grant /change of name of a prize gaming permit application(PDF 268KB)
• Conversion or new grant/ change of name of an unlicensed family entertainment centre gaming machine permit(PDF 263KB)
• Grant of premises licence application form(PDF 497KB)
• Notification of 2 or less gaming machines or gaming machine application(PDF 497KB)
• Registration of a non-commercial society (Lottery)(PDF 28KB)
• Transfer a premises licence (gambling act) application(PDF 120KB)
• Vary premises licence (gambling act) application(PDF 119KB)

For the correct price, please see: Licence fees.

More information

The Statement of Principles outlines the way we expect licensed premises used for gambling to be operated in the Borough.

• Gambling Act 2005 Statement of Principles(PDF 441KB)
  Guidance notes for Small Society Lottery Registrations(PDF 100KB)

The Statement of Principles is reviewed every three years.

A premises licence can authorise the provision of facilities at:

• Adult gaming centres.
• Family entertainment centres.
• Casino premises.
• Bingo premises.
• Betting premises.
• Betting tracks.

We will also issue permits for:

• Gaming machines in alcohol licensed premises, like pubs.
• Gaming machines for members clubs.
• Other gaming activities in members clubs.
• Prize gaming.
• Category D machines in unlicensed family entertainment centres. These can be used by children and have the lowest level of stake and prizes.

For more about the Gambling Act 2005, visit: Gambling Commission.