Gambling and gaming machines
Pubs
Establishments with a premises licence authorising the sale of alcohol are automatically entitled to a maximum of two gaming machines (each of which may be category C or D) without the need for a permit or licence.
The licence holder will need to notify the council of the intention to provide these machines and pay the one-off £50 fee.
You will need a gaming machine permit if you intend to use more than two gaming machines. There is no limit on the number of gaming machines that a licensed premises may apply for, but the council can restrict the number of gaming machines on individual premises.
Members clubs
Members-only clubs may apply for a club machine permit to provide a maximum of three machines in categories B3A, B4, C and D (only one B3A allowed on each premise).
Commercial clubs
Commercial clubs can apply for a club machine permit for a maximum of three machines in categories B4, C or D.
View the different gaming machine categories which includes the maximum stake and prize available.
All machines other than those in Category D may only be made available to those over the age of 18.
Fees
| Licence type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Notification of 2 or less Machines (Licensing Premises Automatic Entitlement) | £50 |
| New Licensed Premises Gaming Machine Permit (3 or more machines) | £150 |
| Variation | £100 |
| Transfer or change of name | £25 |
| Annual Fee | £50 |
| New Club Machine Permit | £200 |
| New Club Machine Permit Fast Track (CPC Holder) | £100 |
| Variation | £100 |
| Annual Fee | £50 |
| Copy of Permit | £15 |
Gaming machines application for licensed premises – This includes notifications of up to two machines and applications for new, variations and transfers of existing permits
Gaming machine application form (Word, 94KB)