Gambling Act Permits

Under the Gambling Act 2005 ("the Act") Permits are issued to premises that either offer very low-stakes and prizes gambling, or premises whose primary function is not the provision of gambling facilities. Therefore, the only premises eligible to apply to us for Permits are:

• Unlicensed Family Entertainment Centres
• Alcohol Licensed Premises (under Licensing Act 2003)
• Clubs, both commercial and non-commercial
• Premises wishing to offer commercial prize-gaming

We issue the following types of Permit under the Act:

• Family Entertainment Centre - Gaming Machine Permit
• Club Gaming and Club Machine Permits
• Licensed Premises Gaming Machine Permit
• Prize Gaming Permit

There are several key differences between a Permit and a Gambling Premises Licence:

• Permit applicants/holders are not required to have an Operating Licence issued by the Gambling Commission
• There are no responsible authorities or interested parties in relation to Permit applications
• We can only grant or reject Permits, we can not attach conditions.
• The Gambling Commission has less power and involvement in relation to Permits than they do with a Gambling Premises Licence.
• With the exception of Permits relating to alcohol licensed premises, Permits are of limited duration.

Contact

The Licensing Team
Commercial Services
Urban Environment
Units 271-272
Lee Valley Technopark
Ashley Road
Tottenham
N17 9LN

Tel 020 8489 8232
Fax 020 8489 5133
Email licensing@haringey.gov.uk

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