Where an individual or company proposes to offer gambling for which an operating licence (issued by the Gambling Commission) is required, and which is premises based, that individual or company will also need to apply for a premises licence.
Premises licences are issued by the licensing authority with responsibility for the area in which the premises are situated.
In accordance with section 150 of the Gambling Act, premises licences can authorise the provision of facilities on:
- casino premises
- bingo premises
- betting premises, including tracks and premises used by betting intermediaries
- adult gaming centres (for category B3, C and D machines)
- family entertainment centres (for category C and D machines) – Note that separate to this category, the licensing authority may issue a family entertainment centre gaming machine permit, which authorises the use of category D machines only.
More information on individual types of premises licences and the necessary application forms, notices and fees are below.
Poker in licensed premises
Gambling Commission – Advice on Poker in Clubs and Pubs
Documents
Fees payable in respect of premises licences
Contact details for responsible authorities
Premises Licence – application form
Premises Licence (Vessel) – application form
Grant of a Licence Notice to responsible authorities (Form A) – individual applicant
Grant of a Licence Notice to responsible authorities (Form B) – joint applicants
Grant of a Licence – notice to be published
Variation of a premises licence – forms and notices
Variation of premises licence – application form
Variation of premises licence – notice to be given to responsible authorities – Form A
Variation of premises licence – notice to be given to responsible authorities – Form B
Variation of a licence – notice to be published
Transfer of a premises licence – forms and notices
Transfer of premises licence – application form
Transfer of premises licence – notice to be given to responsible authorities – Form A
Transfer of premises licence – notice to be given to responsible authorities – Form B
Reinstatement of a premises licence – forms and notices
Reinstatement of premises licence – application form
Reinstatement of premises licence – notice to be given to responsible authorities – Form A
Reinstatement of premises licence – notice to be given to responsible authorities – Form B