Gaming machines

Gaming machines at club premises

There are two types of permits under the Gambling Act 2005 for gaming machines in members’ clubs, commercial clubs and miners’ welfare institutes.

Club gaming permits allow a combination of up to three machines in the following categories: B3a, B4, C and D. They also allow gaming up to certain limits. The permits last 10 years and the application fee is £200 with an annual fee of £50.

Club machine permits allow a combination of up to three machines in the following categories: B3a, B4, C and D. The permits last 10 years and the application fee is £200 with an annual fee of £50.

At the end of the 10 years there is a renewal process for both types of permits.

To apply call 01993 861000 for an application form.

For clubs the applicant is required to serve a copy to the police and the gambling commission. Where there are no objections, the permit will automatically be granted and where there are objections, the application will be taken to a licensing sub-committee as soon as reasonably practicable.