These gambling facilities are broken down into six premises licence types:
- Casino premises (converted, large and small);
- Bingo Premises;
- Betting track premises;
- Betting Other (Betting Shops);
- Adult Gaming Centres; and
- Family Entertainment Centres.
The Gambling Act 2005, provides that the local Licensing Authority is responsible for licensing premises that offer facilities for gambling.
Premises licence types
Requirements to apply for a licence
To apply for a premises licence you must:
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be 18 years old or older;
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if applying on behalf of a company or partnership be authorised to make such an application;
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and hold or have applied for an Operating Licence from the Gambling Commission for the relevant gambling activity.
Fees
Fees vary depending on the type of premises, please contact the Licensing team for more information.
Application, guidance notes or terms & conditions
Applicants should read the relevant parts of the guidance before submitting an application.
You may wish to view the Councils Statement of Gambling Principles before completing an application.
Attachments required
New applications, provisional statements and variations to change the layout of an existing premises licence must be accompanied by a plan of the premises.
Legislation
The Gambling Commission
The Gambling Commission was set up under the Gambling Act 2005, to regulate commercial gambling in Great Britain. It is an independent non-department public body who are sponsored by the Department for Culture Media and Sport (DCMS).
The Commission is responsible for issuing operating licences and personal licences and for enforcing the regulations surrounding the use of such licences. They provide advice and guidance to the trade, local authorities and the Government on commercial gambling.
Complaints
Contact Licensing in the first instance.
Contact
Email: licensing@sstaffs.gov.uk
Telephone: 01902 696000