Licence - gambling premises
A Premises Licence is required for any premises where an individual or company wants to offer premises-based gambling. The licences are issued in respect of specific premises.
Under the Gambling Act 2005, a premises licence is required for any of the following types of premises:
- casino
- bingo hall
- betting shop
- betting (track) - sporting venues not just tracks
- amusement arcade (for adults only, or where adult machines are provided)
Every premises that requires a premises licence will also need an operators licence. Many will also require personal licences, though there are some exemptions for small operators. Applications for operator and personal licences will need to be made to the Gambling Commission for these licences.
An application for a premises licence can be found in the 'related pages' panel on this page along with the Gambling Act 2005 fees and policy.
For more information please contact the Licensing team on tel: 01923 278503.
Related pages
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Gambling Act policy
http://www.watford.gov.uk/redirect/?oid=%5Bcom.arsdigita.cms.contenttypes.FileStorageItem%3A%7Bid%3D17819031%7D%5D
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Application for a premises licence
http://www.watford.gov.uk/redirect/?oid=%5Bcom.arsdigita.cms.contenttypes.FileStorageItem%3A%7Bid%3D17803089%7D%5D
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Application Tracker
http://www.watford.gov.uk/redirect/?oid=%5Bcom.arsdigita.cms.contenttypes.FileStorageItem%3A%7Bid%3D18274086%7D%5D
Information on recent licensing applications received by the Council
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Fees and charges
http://www.watford.gov.uk/redirect/?oid=%5Bcom.arsdigita.cms.contenttypes.MultiPartArticle%3A%7Bid%3D18053021%7D%5D
External links
Watford Borough Council is not responsible for the content of external websites
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Department for Culture, Media and Sport
http://www.culture.gov.uk
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Gambling Commission
http://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk
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Institute of Licensing
http://instituteoflicensing.org
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