Gaming machines
(Gambling Act 2005)
Gaming machines are no longer
permitted in premises that do not hold either a licence under the
Gambling Act 2005 or the Licensing Act 2003. This includes
take-aways, cafes and taxi offices.
A limited number of gaming machines are permitted in bingo
premises, betting shops, racetracks and in premises licensed to
sell alcohol. (Further details from the Licensing Team).
Permits issued by us may also give consent to have gaming
machines in unlicensed family entertainment centres or more than
two machines in premises licensed to sell alcohol. (Further details
can be found in Newham's Gambling Policy).
Amusement arcades fall into two categories. In family
entertainment centres a licence is required to provide low stake
and low prize gaming machines where there are no age restrictions.
Details of the machines stakes and prizes are included in the
Gambling Policy. Where higher stake and higher prize gaming
machines are available, that is where the stake is over or equal to
50p and the maxium prize is £35 or over again a licence is
required. It is also necessary to separate this from other areas of
the premises to ensure that under 18 year olds are not allowed into
this area.
Email:
Licensing@newham.gov.uk