Gambling, Betting & Lotteries
Premise licences and permits issued under the Gambling Act 2005
The Gambling Act 2005 regulates most forms of gambling and betting in the UK. The Act regulates all gambling in Great Britain except the National Lottery and spread betting.
The Gambling Act 2005 sets out three objectives:
• Preventing gambling from being a source of crime and disorder, being associated with crime and disorder or being used to support crime
• Ensuring that gambling is conducted in a fair and open way
• Protecting children and vulnerable persons from being harmed or exploited by gambling.
You can view current applications open for consultation on our Public registers
Small Society Lottery Registrations
Under the Gambling Act 2005 lotteries run by a non-commercial society (i.e. a society established and conducted for charitable purposes, or for the promotion of a sporting, athletic or cultural activity or for any non-commercial purpose other than private gain) must be registered with this authority if the principal office is in this district.
Gaming Machines
The law in relation to gaming machines is complex - see information for applicants for further details.
Temporary Use Notices
A Temporary Use Notice (TUN) allows a premises to be used for gambling purposes on a temporary basis where there is no Premises Licence in force.
Occasional Use Notices
An Occasional Use Notice can be used to permit betting on a track where this does not exceed more than eight days in a calendar year.
Gambling Act FAQ's
Frequently Asked Questions about the Gambling Act
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