Gambling

The Council issues premises licences for casinos, betting offices, race tracks, bingo clubs, adult gaming centres (over 18s only) and family entertainment centres (which have machines that children can use).

The Council also issues permits for gaming machines in members' clubs and licensed premises, gaming in members' clubs, prize gaming and unlicensed family entertainment centres and registers small society lotteries.

Licensing Authorities will undertake inspections and enforce the conditions on issued licences, permits and notices.

TheGambling Commission shares with local Licensing Authorities the responsibility for granting gaming and betting permissions. You will need to contact them for information on operating and personal licence requirements.