An operator with a General Betting (Standard) Operating Licence is permitted up to four gaming machines in any category other than A, B1 or B3A, but these will have to comply with the technical standards which the Gambling Commission has developed and published.

All gaming machines situated in a betting premises must abide by the Gambling Commission Gaming Machine Technical Standard and be tested to the appropriate standard by an approved test house.

The rules for positioning of gaming machines in relation to other activities on the premises are liste in the Mandatory and Default Conditions to the Gambling Act 2005.

If you wish to apply for a betting shop premises licence you can download the relevant information and forms by clicking on the links below.

• Guidance Notes [Betting Shop]
• Application Form
• Advertisement Form
• Form to be Displayed on Premises
• Notice of Application - Form A
• Notice of Application - Form B
• Plan Requirements
• Conditions
• Responsible Authorities
• Categories of Machines
• Gambling Fees 2012

Applications are usually dealt with within 2 months of receipt of a full application. In very exceptional circumstances the deadline may be required to be extended, you will be notified of the new deadline and the reason for extending it.

All forms can be downloaded in adobe acrobat PDF format and you can download the free adobe acrobat reader software here.