Under the Gambling Act 2005 any form of gambling requires a licence or permit unless it falls within the exemptions outlined in the Act. More information on all forms of gambling can be found on the Gambling Commission website.

We can issue licences and permits, and accept notifications for the below.

Gambling Premises Licences

Family Entertainment Centres, Adult Gaming Centres, Bingo Halls and Betting Shops

You need a premises licence to run a premises-based gambling business, like a betting shop, bingo hall or arcade.

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Permit for a Family Entertainment Centre

Family Entertainment Centres can be authorised either by a Premises Licence or by a Family Entertainment Centre Gaming Machine Permit.

Family Entertainment Centres covered by permits are sometimes referred to as Unlicensed Family Entertainment Centres, they are premises which are wholly or mainly used for making small stakes gaming machines available and can usually be found in holiday parks and on the seafront.

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Permit for prize gaming

For playing games like bingo, roulette or poker tournaments

Prize gaming is low‑stakes gambling where the prize’s type and value are fixed in advance and do not depend on the number of players or the money taken. It can include games like bingo or roulette, provided fees and prizes stay within regulatory limits. Prizes may be cash or non‑cash.

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Temporary events

Temporary Use Notices (TUN) and Occasional Use Notices (OUN)

A TUN allows the use of a premises for gambling where there is no premises licence in force and a holder of a gambling operator's licence wishes to use the premises temporarily for providing facilities for gambling.

An OUN allows licensed betting operators to provide betting facilities at genuine sporting events within the boundaries of the venue on a specific date, without the need for a full betting premises licence.

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