Gambling premises licence

Applying for a gambling licence

You can only apply for a gambling premises licence if you are a person or an organisation which holds, or has applied to the Gambling Commission for, an operator’s licence.

To apply, download an application form and send it to us at the address listed on the right hand of this page, with the premises plans and the application fee. 

Apply for a gambling premises licence (Word) 

There are strict rules about how to apply for a licence. If you don’t follow these rules, the application could be invalid.

Government’s Legislation on gambling

You must give notice of your application to the responsible authorities.