Gambling Permits
Permits are issued to premises that either offer very low-stakes
and prizes gambling, or premises whose primary function is not the
provision of gambling facilities.
The only premises eligible to apply to us for Permits are:
- Unlicensed Family Entertainment Centres
- Alcohol Licensed Premises
- Clubs, both commercial and non-commercial
- Premises wishing to offer commercial prize-gaming
We issue the following types of Permit under the Act:
- Family Entertainment Centre Gaming Machine Permit
- Club Gaming Permit
- Club Machine Permit
- Licensed Premises Gaming Machine
- Prize Gaming Permit
There are several key differences between a Permit and a
Gambling Premises Licence:
- Permit holders are not required to have an Operating Licence
issued by the Gambling Commission
(external link)
- There are no responsible authorities or interested parties in
relation to Permit applications
- We can only grant or reject Permits, we can not attach
conditions.
- The Gambling Commission has less power and involvement in
relation to Permits than they do with a Gambling Premises
Licence.
- With the exception of Permits relating to alcohol licensed
premises, Permits are of limited duration.