Gambling Act 2005 - Prize Gaming

Prize Gaming Permits

To operate prize gaming by virtue of a prize gaming permit after 1 September 2007 under the Gambling Act 2005, you will need:

Existing Operators

• Apply to your Licensing Authority before 31 July 2007 for continuation rights.
• Permits that expire before 01 September 2007 have been automatically renewed until 31 August 2007.

New Operators

• Apply to your Licensing Authority under the new Act.

Holders of certain permissions under the new Act (bingo halls, adult gaming centres, licensed family entertainment centres and holders of family entertainment centre gaming machine permits) will be automatically entitled to offer prize gaming. The 2005 Act also authorises prize gaming to be offered at travelling fairs without the need for a permit.

Holders of Gambling Act 2005 Premises Licences and holders of Club Gaming Permits can NOT apply for Prize Gaming Permits.

Prize Gaming Permits will be granted for 10 years and no annual fee will be charged.

It is important to note that Part 13 of the new Act, which relates to prize gaming, does not authorise the use of any gaming machines.

Fees

Forms to Download

Forms are available from the DCMS (Department of Culture, Media and Sports) website. Please click here for DCMS Website.

Contact Details:

Licensing Team  Environmental Services
Environment and Planning
Shepway District Council
Civic Centre
Castle Hill Avenue
Folkestone, CT20 2QY

  01303 853526/853407
  01303 853294
   licensing @ shepway.gov.uk