Gaming Permits
The Act introduces a range of permits for gambling which are
granted by Licensing Authorities. Permits are required when
premises provide a gambling facility but either the stakes and
prizes are very low or gambling is not the main function of the
premises. The permits regulate gambling and the use of gaming
machines in a specific premises.
Holders of alcohol-licensed premises gaming machine permits and
club permits will require to comply with Codes of Practice, drawn
up by the Gambling Commission, on the location and operation of
machines.
Licensing Authorities are responsible for issuing the following
types of permits:
- Family Entertainment Centre Gaming Machine Permit
- Club Gaming Permit and Club Machine Permit
- Alcohol-Licensed Premises Gaming Machine Permit
- Prize Gaming Permit
In addition, Licensing Authorites will be responsible for
receiving, from holders of alcohol-licensed premises (under the
2003 Act), notifications that they intend to exercise their
automatic entitlement to two gaming machines in their premise.
Gaming Machines
The Gambling Act 2005 introduces new classes of gaming machines
that may be operated under a permit, as shown in figure 1
below.
| Category of machine |
Maximum Stake |
Maximum
Prize
|
| B3A |
£1 (Machine Lottery) |
£500 |
| B4 |
£1 |
£250 |
| C |
.50p |
£25 |
| D |
10p or 30p when non-monetary prize
|
£5 cash or £8 non-monetary prize
|
For the category and number of machines that may be operated
under a permit please select figure
2.
Please see menu choice on the left hand side for types of
permits and application forms.