Gaming machines in alcohol licensed premises

Alcohol licensed premises can make gaming machines available for use under the Gambling Act 2005. They have the automatic right to make one or two gaming machines available for use or they can apply for a licensed premises gaming machine permit for more than two machines. To be eligible to apply, the premises:

  • must benefit from a premises licence issued under the Licensing Act 2003 permitting on-sales;
  • must have a bar;
  • must not have a condition on the licence requiring alcohol only to be served with food.

Automatic right to one or two gaming machines

The holder of a premises licence can notify the licensing authority that they intend to make available for use one or two Category C or D gaming machines. The notification fee is £50 and there is no renewal or annual fee.

Licensed premises gaming machine permit

The holder of a premises licence under the Licensing Act 2003 can apply for a licensed premises gaming machine permit to authorise them to make 3 or more Category C or D gaming machines available for use on the premises. The application fee is £150 and an annual fee of £50 is payable.

A code of practice, published by the Gambling Commission, relating to the provision of facilities for gaming machine gambling in accordance with alcohol licensed premises permits is available below.

Application form and guidance documents

Licensing register

We are required by law to maintain a register containing details of various licences issued. This register can be viewed online or can be viewed at the Voreda House, Penrith during normal office hours.

View Online Licensing Register

If you notice any apparent error or omission in the register, or if you have any query about it, please contact a member of the Licensing Team.

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Last updated: Wednesday, 10 July, 2024.