When an individual adult or group would like to run prize gaming from a premises that does not already have an existing premises licence or a club gaming permit, they should apply to the Local Licensing Authority for a prize gaming permit.

You do not need a prize gaming permit if you:-

• Already have a licence/permit for Bingo Operating Licence from the Gambling Commission and a Bingo Premises Licence from your Local Licensing Authority.
• Hold a Casino Operating Licence.
• Hold a Gaming Machine General Operating Licence for an Adult Gaming Centre or Family Entertainment Centre.
• You are providing the prize gaming facilities at a travelling fair.
• You operate a machine that is designed or adapted for the playing of bingo by way of prize gaming you already hold a gaming machine general operating licence from the Gambling Commission and the machine is used in accordance with any condition of such a licence making a provision about the specification of such equipment.
• You operate a machine that is designed or adapted for the playing of bingo by way of prize gaming you already hold a gaming machine general operating licence from the Gambling Commission.

If you wish to apply for a prize gaming permit you can download the relevant information and forms by clicking on the links below.

• Guidance Notes
• Application Form
• Categories of Machines
• Gambling Fees 2012

Applications are usually dealt with within 3 weeks 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.