1. Gambling premises licences overview
You’ll need a premises licence if you want to run any of the following types of premises:
- bingo hall
- betting shop
- betting (track) – these are sporting venues not just race tracks
- amusement arcade (for adults only, or where adult machines are provided)
Types of premises licence
There are four types of premises licences:
- bingo premises licence
- betting premises licence, including tracks and premises used by betting intermediaries
- adult gaming centres (for category B3, C and D gaming machines)
- family entertainment centres (for category C and D gaming machines)
If you want to run an unlicensed family entertainment centre you can apply for a permit instead. Unlicensed family entertainment centres can only have category D gaming machines.