Watford Borough Council Licence - gambling premises

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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.

gambling 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 items' panel to the right of this page along with the Gambling Act 2005 fees and policy.

For more information please contact the Licensing team on tel: 01923 278503.

For more information

enquiries@watford.gov.uk