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Fees you need to pay and when you should pay them
Personal licence holders
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/page/fees-you-need-to-pay-and-when
| Fee | When paid | How | | --- | --- | --- | | Application fee | When you submit your application | Credit or Debit card online | | Maintenance fee | Every 5 years on the anniversary of your licence being issued | Credit or Debit Card online | You can find information about the current fees on th...
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Annual fees
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/annual-fees
> It is a requirement of the [Gambling Act 2005 (opens in a new tab)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/19/introduction) for operators to pay their annual fee in full before the anniversary date of their operating licence. This is the date your licence was first issued and is stated on the operating licence...
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Annual fees
Finding out what your annual fee is
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/annual-fees
When you apply for, or vary your operating licence, we tell you what your application and annual fees are. You can find invoices for annual fees paid or due in [eServices](/service/operator-eservices) . You can also use our [fees calculator](/service/operating-licence-fees-calculator) to find out what the curre...
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Annual fees
Annual fees and varying licences
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/annual-fees
Operators wishing to vary licenses, for example, to remove a licensed activity no longer provided or to increase and/or decrease the fee category of a licensed activity to accommodate updated Gross Gambling Yield (GGY) projections, must apply as soon as possible via [eServices](/service/operator-eservices) . The ...
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Annual fees
Paying your annual fee
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/annual-fees
You should make the payment online, as this is our preferred payment method. Paying online means we can easily identify which licensee or applicant the payment is for. If you cannot pay online we will accept payment by bank transfer. However, the annual fee invoice number (starting with INV followed by numbers) **...
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Annual fees
What if I cannot pay my annual fee
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/annual-fees
> It is a requirement of the Gambling Act 2005 for operators to pay their annual fee in full before the anniversary date of their operating licence. This is the date your licence was first issued and is stated on the operating licence. If you cannot pay then we must revoke your licence. > > If your licence has b...
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Annual fees
Non-trading businesses and annual fees
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/annual-fees
It is a requirement of the Gambling Act 2005 for operators to pay their annual fee in full before the anniversary date stated on their operating licence. The fact that you may not have traded does not affect this legal requirement. If you wish to retain your operating licence, you must pay the annual fee by the due da...
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Annual fees
How to surrender your licence
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/annual-fees
If you want to give up or surrender your operating licence in full or partially, you can do this in the following ways. ### Telephone: **0121 230 6666** (option 2). From outside the UK, call us on **+44 121 230 6666** (option 2). ### Email: [licensing@gamblingcommission.gov.uk](mailto:licensing@gamblin...
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Contents
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/annual-fees
* [Annual fees](#) * [What if I cannot pay my annual fee](#what-if-i-cannot-pay-my-annual-fee) * [Non-trading businesses and annual fees](#non-trading-businesses-and-annual-fees) [Print this guide](#)
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What you need to send us when you apply for an operating licence
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/what-you-need-to-send-us-when-you-apply-for-an-operating-licence
These are the supporting documents you will need for your application for an operating licence for your gambling business. Note that medium to large businesses will also need to provide additional supporting documents for remote or online aspects of their businesses: | Document name | Small | Medium to Large ...
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What you need to send us when you apply for an operating licence
Annual reports
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/what-you-need-to-send-us-when-you-apply-for-an-operating-licence
Any quarterly, semi-annual or annual reports you have lodged with any government authority or regulator in the past five years.
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What you need to send us when you apply for an operating licence
Annual returns
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/what-you-need-to-send-us-when-you-apply-for-an-operating-licence
All annual returns you have provided to any regulator for the past five years. This includes: * annual returns to any tax authority * annual returns to Companies House or overseas equivalent * annual returns to the Charity Commission or overseas equivalent.
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What you need to send us when you apply for an operating licence
Audited accounts
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/what-you-need-to-send-us-when-you-apply-for-an-operating-licence
If your business is a limited company that has already been trading for a year. Audited accounts should also be provided for any parent and/or holding company.
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What you need to send us when you apply for an operating licence
Bank statements
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/what-you-need-to-send-us-when-you-apply-for-an-operating-licence
Bank statements for all accounts operated by your business for the last six months. These must be in the name of the applicant and show sort code and International Bank Account Number (IBAN) Business Identifier Code. For new businesses not yet operating bank accounts. If part of a larger corporate structure, bank s...
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What you need to send us when you apply for an operating licence
Bonus and profit sharing schemes
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/what-you-need-to-send-us-when-you-apply-for-an-operating-licence
Details of any bonus schemes, profit sharing arrangements, pension schemes, retirement schemes, deferred compensation arrangements and similar plans you operate for any employees. You must include: * the name and specifications of each scheme * the trustee of each scheme where applicable * the full terms and conditi...
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What you need to send us when you apply for an operating licence
Business Plan
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/what-you-need-to-send-us-when-you-apply-for-an-operating-licence
A brief document that sets out the reason for the licence application, the activities that will be undertaken, how the business is being funded, where the business will operate, the medium term goals of the business and how success will be measured. A detailed document that includes: * organisational background *...
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What you need to send us when you apply for an operating licence
Compliance with remote technical standard (RTS)
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/what-you-need-to-send-us-when-you-apply-for-an-operating-licence
Written policies and procedures detailing how you will comply with the [remote gambling and software technical standards](/standards/remote-gambling-and-software-technical-standards) (RTS).
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What you need to send us when you apply for an operating licence
Constitution
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/what-you-need-to-send-us-when-you-apply-for-an-operating-licence
Any constitution or constitutional documents. These are documents which define the existence of the entity and regulate the structure and control of the entity and its members.
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What you need to send us when you apply for an operating licence
Credit report
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/what-you-need-to-send-us-when-you-apply-for-an-operating-licence
### If your business is a limited company based outside the United Kingdom If your business is a partnership based outside the United Kingdom you will need to send personal credit reports.
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What you need to send us when you apply for an operating licence
Existing licences
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/what-you-need-to-send-us-when-you-apply-for-an-operating-licence
Copies of existing gambling-related licences if your business is already licensed outside Great Britain. If applications are in progress in jurisdictions outside GB but not yet completed please provide details.
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What you need to send us when you apply for an operating licence
Forecasts
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/what-you-need-to-send-us-when-you-apply-for-an-operating-licence
A 12 month profit/loss forecast including a commentary on the assumptions that have been made in creating the forecast. A three year profit/loss forecast including a commentary on the assumptions that have been made in creating the forecast.
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What you need to send us when you apply for an operating licence
Gambling software supply details
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/what-you-need-to-send-us-when-you-apply-for-an-operating-licence
The name, address and licence number of all of the organisations who provide gambling software to the Applicant. Third party suppliers of software for use in the provision of gambling facilities to customers in Great Britain must be licensed by the Gambling Commission. You may include this in the operational model map...
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What you need to send us when you apply for an operating licence
Group structure chart
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/what-you-need-to-send-us-when-you-apply-for-an-operating-licence
If your business is a limited company and is part of a larger corporate structure. The chart should show all the companies within the group structure and demonstrate the nature of the link and the percentage of holdings. With a complicated group structure a commentary should also be provided in the business plan.
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What you need to send us when you apply for an operating licence
Individual identity documents
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/what-you-need-to-send-us-when-you-apply-for-an-operating-licence
If you are a sole trader, you must provide personal identity documents.
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What you need to send us when you apply for an operating licence
Individual's compensation
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/what-you-need-to-send-us-when-you-apply-for-an-operating-licence
A list of individuals you have compensated more than USD$250,000 (or GBP £200,000) in the last financial year. Compensation refers to dividends, bonuses, salaries, employee contract benefits/arrangements or any other remuneration. The list must include: * the full name of the individual * the amount of compens...
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What you need to send us when you apply for an operating licence
Insolvency, administration and or liquidation reports
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/what-you-need-to-send-us-when-you-apply-for-an-operating-licence
Any insolvency, administration or liquidation reports relating to the business (or any parent or sister or subsidiary company of the business).
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What you need to send us when you apply for an operating licence
Loan agreements
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/what-you-need-to-send-us-when-you-apply-for-an-operating-licence
### For small businesses For sole proprietors and partnerships, if a loan has been obtained to fund the business provide a copy of the loan agreement. For all other businesses, provide copies of all loan agreements linked to the company. For all limited businesses, provide copies of all loan agreements linked ...
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What you need to send us when you apply for an operating licence
Management structure
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/what-you-need-to-send-us-when-you-apply-for-an-operating-licence
The structure should show all key management positions.
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What you need to send us when you apply for an operating licence
Operational model map
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/what-you-need-to-send-us-when-you-apply-for-an-operating-licence
An operational model map which shows the location and provider/operator of all systems and activities used by the business to deliver gambling services and facilities. The diagram needs to show the location of key equipment, and the relationship between the systems, activities, and third party providers, including ...
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What you need to send us when you apply for an operating licence
Ownership structure
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/what-you-need-to-send-us-when-you-apply-for-an-operating-licence
### For all businesses The chart should show who has a financial interest in the business. Anyone with a 3 percent equity or more in the company must be named and the percentage of their holding shown. Anyone with a 10 percent or more equity is a financial controller and must submit an [Annex A](/licensees-and-busi...
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What you need to send us when you apply for an operating licence
Partnership agreement
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/what-you-need-to-send-us-when-you-apply-for-an-operating-licence
If your business is a limited company.
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What you need to send us when you apply for an operating licence
Policies and procedures for documents
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/what-you-need-to-send-us-when-you-apply-for-an-operating-licence
Written policies and procedures that explain how the business will meet the following licensing objectives in regard to all the activities applied for: * keeping crime and disorder out of gambling * ensuring that gambling is fair and open * ensuring that children and vulnerable people are protected from being harmed...
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What you need to send us when you apply for an operating licence
Public debt and or equity offerings
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/what-you-need-to-send-us-when-you-apply-for-an-operating-licence
Documents relating to any public debt or equity offerings you have lodged in the past 12 months.
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What you need to send us when you apply for an operating licence
Rules of play
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/what-you-need-to-send-us-when-you-apply-for-an-operating-licence
Provide copies of the rules of play for the gambling being offered (where applicable).
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What you need to send us when you apply for an operating licence
Share certificates
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/what-you-need-to-send-us-when-you-apply-for-an-operating-licence
If the business is limited by share certificates for all shareholdings in the business of 10 percent or more.
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What you need to send us when you apply for an operating licence
System diagram
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/what-you-need-to-send-us-when-you-apply-for-an-operating-licence
The system diagram and commentary should provide the names and details of any aspects of the provision that the applicant outsources via third-party providers for example: * payment services * age identity providers * geolocation verification providers * marketing * customer service * fraud detection * server hostin...
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What you need to send us when you apply for an operating licence
System diagram for end to end process
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/what-you-need-to-send-us-when-you-apply-for-an-operating-licence
A system diagram details the end-to-end process showing how the gambling activity will work from when a person registers, moves through into the gambling process to the pay-out of winnings providing commentary of the activities that happen at each stage. The system diagram and commentary should also include informatio...
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What you need to send us when you apply for an operating licence
Terms and conditions
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/what-you-need-to-send-us-when-you-apply-for-an-operating-licence
Provide copies of the terms and conditions which customers must agree to prior to gambling (where applicable). If the terms and conditions are not yet finalised please provide a draft copy.
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What you need to send us when you apply for an operating licence
Testing strategy
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/what-you-need-to-send-us-when-you-apply-for-an-operating-licence
**Remote (Online)** Procedures that show how you will comply with the [testing strategy](/strategy/testing-strategy-for-compliance-with-remote-gambling-and-software-technical) for compliance with [remote gambling and software technical standards](/standards/remote-gambling-and-software-technical-standards) . The ...
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What you need to send us when you apply for an operating licence
Trust documents (trust deed, letter of wishes, letter of consent from trustees)
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/what-you-need-to-send-us-when-you-apply-for-an-operating-licence
### Criteria If your business is a trust or there is a trust involved in the ownership structure, the Commission-s application disclosure requirements for Trusts are the same as those for other entity types and/or individuals that are part of an applicant-s ownership structure. However, it is important to note th...
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What you need to send us when you apply for an operating licence
Trust beneficiaries
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/what-you-need-to-send-us-when-you-apply-for-an-operating-licence
We require an Annex A from those beneficiaries whose interest in the Trust equates to a 10 percent or more controlling interest in the applicant. The Annex A must be submitted online through our [Apply for a personal licence service](/service/apply-for-a-personal-licence) . If any beneficiary is under 18, then we do...
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What you need to send us when you apply for an operating licence
Trustees
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/what-you-need-to-send-us-when-you-apply-for-an-operating-licence
We require an Annex A from all Trustees where the Trust-s interest in the applicant equates to a 10 percent or more controlling interest in the applicant and/or licensee. The Annex A must be submitted online through our [Apply for a personal licence service](/service/apply-for-a-personal-licence) . In the case of...
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What you need to send us when you apply for an operating licence
Settlor
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/what-you-need-to-send-us-when-you-apply-for-an-operating-licence
We will not usually require an Annex A from the Settlor. We require the name, address and date of birth of the Settlor which should be shown in the trust deed – if not, you must provide this information.
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What you need to send us when you apply for an operating licence
Protector
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/what-you-need-to-send-us-when-you-apply-for-an-operating-licence
We will not usually require an Annex A from the Protector. We require the name, address and date of birth of the Protector which should be shown in the trust deed – if not, you must provide this information.
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What you need to send us when you apply for an operating licence
Check if you need a licence
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/what-you-need-to-send-us-when-you-apply-for-an-operating-licence
Use our online service to see if you need a licence from us. [Start about check if you need a licence](/licensees-and-businesses/page/do-i-need-a-licence)
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Contents
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/what-you-need-to-send-us-when-you-apply-for-an-operating-licence
* [What you need to send us when you apply for an operating licence](#) * [Annual reports](#annual-reports) * [Annual returns](#annual-returns) * [Audited accounts](#audited-accounts) * [Bank statements](#bank-statements) * [Bonus and profit sharing schemes](#bonus-profit-sharing-schemes) * [Business Plan](#business-pl...
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Small businesses and sole traders
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/small-scale-operator
> We call businesses with 3 people or less in relevant management positions small scale operators. > > ### Qualifying management positions include: * overall strategy and delivery of gambling operations * financial planning, control and budgeting * marketing and commercial development * regulatory compliance * ...
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Small businesses and sole traders
Society lotteries
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/small-scale-operator
Small scale operators running society lotteries must at all times have a named person with responsibility for promotion of the lottery. This named person needs to be: * a member, officer, or employee of the society (not an external lottery manager) * approved by the Gambling Commission * listed on Schedule X of the ...
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Small businesses and sole traders
Casinos
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/small-scale-operator
We would not normally expect those that are applying for a non-remote or remote casino licences to be small scale operators. If you think that you qualify for this exemption, you need to be able to demonstrate that those occupying relevant management positions can: * uphold the licensing objectives * adhere to li...
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Small businesses and sole traders
Adding or removing a named person from your licence (Schedule X)
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/small-scale-operator
To add or remove people on your licence, you must submit a variation application using our [variation application form](#LmSW4LP22Qv258kEvsD7L) and pay a fee. The current fees are detailed on the [making changes to your operating licence](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/make-changes-to-your-operating-licence) page...
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Small businesses and sole traders
Adding or removing someone from your operating licence (Schedule Y)
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/small-scale-operator
> This guidance only applies to operating licensees who hold [General betting (limited)](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-remote-general-betting-limited-operating-licence) and who qualify as a [Small Scale Operator (SSO)](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/small-scale-operator) . > > You can add ...
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Contents
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/small-scale-operator
* [Small businesses and sole traders](#) * [Adding or removing a named person from your licence (Schedule X)](#adding-or-removing-a-named-person-to-your-licence-schedule-x) * [Adding or removing someone from your operating licence (Schedule Y)](#adding-or-removing-a-representative-from-your-operating-licence-schedule-y...
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Arcades
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/sectors/sector/arcades
Guidance for licensed and unlicensed Family Entertainment Centres and Adult Gaming Centres.
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Arcades
Licences and Fees
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/sectors/sector/arcades
* [Types of operating licence](#generic-types-of-operating-licence) * [Licence activities](#arcades-licences-and-fees-licence-activities) * [Fees](#generic-fees-you-need-to-pay) * [Calculating your fees](#generic-calculating-your-fees) * [Personal Management Licences](#generic-personal-management-licences) * [Annex A](...
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Arcades
Legislation and Policies
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/sectors/sector/arcades
* [Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP)](#generic-legislation-and-policies-lccp) * [Policies and guidance](#generic-legislation-and-policies-policies-and-guidance) * [Technical standards](#arcades-technical-standards)
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Arcades
Getting a licence
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/sectors/sector/arcades
* [Information you'll need for getting a licence](#arcades-getting-a-licence-information-youll-need-for-getting-a-licence) * [Apply online](#generic-operating-licence-application) * [Assessing your application](#generic-assessing-your-application) * [Your licence](#generic-your-licence)
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Arcades
When you hold a licence
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/sectors/sector/arcades
* [Compliance](#generic-compliance) * [What you need to tell us](#generic-what-you-need-to-tell-us-when-you-hold-a-licence) * [Public Register](#generic-public-register) * [Making changes to your licence](#generic-making-changes-to-your-licence) * [Surrendering your licence](#generic-surrendering-your-licence)
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Arcades
Overview
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/sectors/sector/arcades
There are three types of amusement arcade under the Gambling Act 2005. These are: 1. Adult Gaming Centres (AGCs) - high-street outlets with gaming machines only available to over 18s including slots, casino-style games and fruit machines. AGCs must have a Gambling Commission licence. 2. [Unlicensed Family Enterta...
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Arcades
Licences and Fees
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/sectors/sector/arcades
There are different types of licence that arcade businesses may need to apply for, you may need more than of the following: * [operating licence](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/operating-licences) * [Personal Management Licence](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/personal-management-licence) * [premises licence](/lice...
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Arcades
Activities
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/sectors/sector/arcades
* [All](#all) * [Non-remote](#Non-remote) ## All activities ## Non-remote licence activities
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Arcades
Non-remote licence activities
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/sectors/sector/arcades
* [Adult gaming centre This licence is for Adult Gaming Centres (AGC), often called arcades. Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/adult-gaming-centre) * [Family entertainment centre This licence is for Family Entertainment Centres (FEC), often called arcades. Further details...
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Arcades
Legislation and Policies
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/sectors/sector/arcades
Gambling in Great Britain and the Gambling Commission's duties and responsibilities are detailed in the Gambling Act 2005. The following legislation and policies are also applicable to operating licence holders. * [Gambling Act 2005 Gambling Act 2005 (link opens in new window)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk...
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Arcades
Getting a licence
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/sectors/sector/arcades
You can apply online for an adult gaming centre (AGC) or licensed family entertainment centre (FEC) licence. You do not require a licence for unlicensed family entertainment centres (UFECs). The length of an arcade application depends on the complexity of your business. > You will need to apply for an operating...
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Arcades
When you hold a licence
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/sectors/sector/arcades
An important part of the Gambling Commission-s work is to ensure that licence holders are compliant. Compliance requires licence holders to understand and act in accordance with: * the [Gambling Act 2005](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/19/contents) (opens in a new tab) * regulations (statutory instrumen...
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Betting
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/sectors/sector/betting
Information for betting in shops, tracks, racecourses and pools, including real and virtual betting.
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Betting
Licences and fees
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/sectors/sector/betting
* [Types of operating licence](#generic-types-of-operating-licence) * [Licence activities](#betting-licences-and-fees-licence-activities) * [Fees](#generic-fees-you-need-to-pay) * [Calculating your fees](#generic-calculating-your-fees) * [Personal Management Licences](#generic-personal-management-licences) * [Annex A](...
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Betting
Legislation and Policies
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/sectors/sector/betting
* [Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP)](#generic-legislation-and-policies-lccp) * [Policies and guidance](#generic-legislation-and-policies-policies-and-guidance)
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Betting
Getting a licence
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/sectors/sector/betting
* [Information you'll need for your application](#betting-getting-a-licence-information-youll-need-for-your-application) * [Apply online](#generic-operating-licence-application) * [Assessing your application](#generic-assessing-your-application) * [Your licence](#generic-your-licence)
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Betting
When you hold a licence
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/sectors/sector/betting
* [Compliance](#generic-compliance) * [What you need to tell us](#generic-what-you-need-to-tell-us-when-you-hold-a-licence) * [Public Register](#generic-public-register) * [Display of licensed status](#generic-display-of-licensed-status) * [Making changes to your licence](#generic-making-changes-to-your-licence) * [Sur...
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Betting
Overview
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/sectors/sector/betting
There are three separate definitions of betting under The Gambling Act 2005. **1.** Accepting a bet on: * the outcome of a race, competition or other event or process * the likelihood of anything occurring or not occurring * whether anything is or is not true. **2.** A transaction that relates to the outcome ...
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Betting
Guidance
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/sectors/sector/betting
Guidance for the betting sector. * [**Guidance** Betting: advice for remote, non-remote and betting intermediaries Advice note for remote, non-remote and betting intermediaries - October 2013 (updated October 2014)](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/betting-advice-for-remote-non-remote-and-betting-intermediaries...
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Betting
Licences and fees
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/sectors/sector/betting
There are different types of licence that betting businesses may need to apply for, you may need more than of the following: * [operating licence](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/operating-licences) * [Personal Management Licence](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/personal-management-licence) * [premises licence](/lic...
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Betting
Activities
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/sectors/sector/betting
* [All](#all) * [Non-remote](#Non-remote) * [Remote](#Remote) ## All activities ## Non-remote licence activities ## Remote licence activities
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Betting
All activities
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/sectors/sector/betting
* [Non-remote betting intermediary licence This licence allows you to bring two or more betting parties together so they can bet against each other, but you never have liability for their bets. An example of a non-remote betting intermediary is a tic-tac at a racecourse. Further details and fees](/licensees-and-b...
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Betting
Non-remote licence activities
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/sectors/sector/betting
* [Non-remote betting intermediary licence This licence allows you to bring two or more betting parties together so they can bet against each other, but you never have liability for their bets. An example of a non-remote betting intermediary is a tic-tac at a racecourse. Further details and fees](/licensees-and-b...
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Betting
Remote licence activities
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/sectors/sector/betting
* [Remote betting host real events licence This licence will allow you to provide facilities for betting on real events (but not virtual events) by means of remote communication (for example, a website). Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/remote-betting-host-real-events-licence)...
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Betting
Legislation and Policies
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/sectors/sector/betting
Gambling in Great Britain and the Gambling Commission's duties and responsibilities are detailed in the Gambling Act 2005. The following legislation and policies are also applicable to operating licence holders. * [Gambling Act 2005 Gambling Act 2005 (link opens in new window)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk...
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Betting
Getting a licence
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/sectors/sector/betting
You can apply online for a licence from us to provide betting activities. A betting application can take up to x months to process depending on the complexity of your business. > You will need to apply for an operating licence, before you apply for a premises licence from the local licensing authority. > > ...
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Betting
When you hold a licence
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/sectors/sector/betting
An important part of the Gambling Commission-s work is to ensure that licence holders are compliant. Compliance requires licence holders to understand and act in accordance with: * the [Gambling Act 2005](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/19/contents) * regulations (statutory instruments) made under the Gam...
180
Bingo
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/sectors/sector/bingo
Information on bingo and details of when you need a licence to run a bingo game.
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Bingo
Licences and Fees
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/sectors/sector/bingo
* [Types of operating licence](#generic-types-of-operating-licence) * [Licence activities](#bingo-licences-and-fees-licence-activities) * [Fees](#generic-fees-you-need-to-pay) * [Calculating your fees](#generic-calculating-your-fees) * [Personal Management Licences](#generic-personal-management-licences) * [Annex A](#g...
182
Bingo
Legislation and Policies
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/sectors/sector/bingo
* [Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP)](#generic-legislation-and-policies-lccp) * [Policies and guidance](#generic-legislation-and-policies-policies-and-guidance) * [Other guidance and information](#bingo-polices-and-guidance-other-guidance-and-information) * [Equipment technical requirements](#bingo-and-ca...
183
Bingo
Getting a licence
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/sectors/sector/bingo
* [Information you'll need for your application](#bingo-apply-for-a-licence-information-youll-need-for-your-application) * [Apply online](#generic-operating-licence-application) * [Assessing your application](#generic-assessing-your-application) * [Your licence](#generic-your-licence)
184
Bingo
When you hold a licence
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/sectors/sector/bingo
* [Compliance](#generic-compliance) * [What you need to tell us](#generic-what-you-need-to-tell-us-when-you-hold-a-licence) * [Public Register](#generic-public-register) * [Display of licensed status](#generic-display-of-licensed-status) * [Making changes to your licence](#generic-making-changes-to-your-licence) * [Sur...
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Bingo
Overview
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/sectors/sector/bingo
There is no legal definition of bingo under the [Gambling Act 2005 (opens in new tab)](http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/19/contents) . However, we have worked with industry stakeholders to define three fundamental principles of bingo. These are: * bingo must be played as an equal chance game.' Essentially,...
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Bingo
When you need a licence
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/sectors/sector/bingo
Generally, you **need a licence** from us to provide bingo to players for **commercial gain** in Great Britain. You must have a licence if you want to run any kind of online or 'remote' bingo, such as using gambling websites and apps. Your licence must cover the appropriate activity. If you are providing bin...
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Bingo
When you may not need a licence
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/sectors/sector/bingo
There are some exceptions where you do not need a licence to run bingo, including [bingo for fundraising](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/bingo-for-fundraising) . Read our guide on [how to run bingo legally](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/how-to-run-a-game-of-bingo) to find out the rules for the type of g...
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Bingo
Licences and Fees
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/sectors/sector/bingo
There are different types of licences that bingo businesses may need to apply for. You may need more than one of the following: * [operating licence](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/operating-licences) * [Personal Management Licence](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/personal-management-licence) * [premises licence...
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Bingo
Activities
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/sectors/sector/bingo
* [All](#all) * [Non-remote](#Non-remote) * [Remote](#Remote) ## All activities ## Non-remote licence activities ## Remote licence activities
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Bingo
All activities
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/sectors/sector/bingo
* [Non-remote bingo operating licence This licence allows you to provide facilities for playing bingo games at licensed bingo premises, or in clubs and premises with alcohol licences, and where the bingo games are played on the same site. Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-r...
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Bingo
Non-remote licence activities
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/sectors/sector/bingo
* [Non-remote bingo operating licence This licence allows you to provide facilities for playing bingo games at licensed bingo premises, or in clubs and premises with alcohol licences, and where the bingo games are played on the same site. Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-r...
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Bingo
Remote licence activities
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/sectors/sector/bingo
* [Remote bingo operating licence This activity allows you to provide bingo games to customers via a website, apps, mobile, interactive TV or radio. Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/remote-bingo) * [Remote bingo game host operating licence This activity allows you to provid...
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Bingo
Legislation and Policies
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/sectors/sector/bingo
Gambling in Great Britain and the Gambling Commission's duties and responsibilities are detailed in the Gambling Act 2005. The following legislation and policies are also applicable to operating licence holders. * [Gambling Act 2005 Gambling Act 2005 (link opens in new window)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk...
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Bingo
Getting a licence
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/sectors/sector/bingo
You can apply online for a licence from us to provide bingo activities. A bingo application can take up to 6 months to process depending on the complexity of your business. > You will need to apply for an operating licence, before you apply for a premises licence from the local licensing authority. > > ##...
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Bingo
When you hold a licence
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/sectors/sector/bingo
An important part of the Gambling Commission-s work is to ensure that licence holders are compliant. To be compliant as a licence holder, you must understand and act in accordance with: * the [Gambling Act 2005](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/19/contents) * regulations (statutory instruments) made und...
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Casino
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/sectors/sector/casino
Information for casinos under the 1968 and 2005 Acts.
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Casino
Licences and fees
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/sectors/sector/casino
* [Types of operating licence](#generic-types-of-operating-licence) * [Licence activities](#casino-licences-and-fees-licence-activities) * [Fees](#generic-fees-you-need-to-pay) * [Economic Crime Levy](#casino-the-economic-crime-levy) * [Calculating your fees](#generic-calculating-your-fees) * [Personal Management Licen...
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Casino
Legislation and Policies
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/sectors/sector/casino
* [Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP)](#generic-legislation-and-policies-lccp) * [Policies and guidance](#generic-legislation-and-policies-policies-and-guidance) * [Casino games](#casino-legislation-and-policies-policies-and-guidance) * [Equipment technical requirements](#bingo-and-casino-technical-standar...
199
Casino
Getting a licence
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/sectors/sector/casino
* [Information you-ll need for your application](#casino-getting-a-licence-information-youll-need-for-your-application) * [Apply online](#generic-operating-licence-application) * [Assessing your application](#generic-assessing-your-application) * [Your licence](#generic-your-licence)
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Casino
When you hold a licence
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/sectors/sector/casino
* [Compliance](#generic-compliance) * [What you need to tell us](#generic-what-you-need-to-tell-us-when-you-hold-a-licence) * [Public Register](#generic-public-register) * [Display of licensed status](#generic-display-of-licensed-status) * [Making changes to your licence](#generic-making-changes-to-your-licence) * [Sur...