Gambling

Local Authorities are responsible for licensing premises used for all forms of gambling, with the exception of the National Lottery.

Lotteries and amusements and gaming machines now come under this Act.

Gambling Statement of Licensing Principles

Gambling Statement of Principles 2022-2024 (PDF) [4MB] (opens new window)

Small Society Lotteries

Non-commercial small society lottery application form (PDF) [194KB] (opens new window)

Small society lottery return form (PDF) [50KB] (opens new window)

Licensing guidance small society lotteries (PDF) [269KB] (opens new window)

Gaming Machine Permit Applications for: New/Variation/Transfer

Gaming Machine application form (PDF) [229KB] (opens new window)

Club Machine and Club Gaming Permit

Club machine and club gaming permit application (PDF) [309KB] (opens new window)

Unlicensed Family Entertainment Centre Gaming Machine Permit

Unlicensed family entertainment gaming machine permit (PDF) [254KB] (opens new window)

New Gambling Premises Licence

Gambling Premises Application (standard) (PDF) [536KB] (opens new window)

Transfer of Gambling Premises Licence

Transfer Gambling Premises Licence (PDF) [234KB] (opens new window)

Transfer Guidance Notes (PDF) [182KB] (opens new window)

Form A (PDF) [54KB] (opens new window)

Form B (PDF) [60KB] (opens new window)