Prize Gaming Permits

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

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.