Gaming machines licences

The Gambling Act 2005 allows Licensing Act 2003 premises licence holders and club premises certificate holders to apply for a licence to have gaming machines and amusements with prizes on their premises.

Apply and pay online

You can apply for a gaming machine permit using our online form below. In the form, you'll need to upload a copy of one of the following downloadable forms:

You can also use the online form below if:

  • you've already applied by post and you still need to pay

  • you'd like a copy of your gambling machine permit

Apply by post

You can apply for a gaming machine permit by post by filling in our one of our downloadable forms:

You can then return it to us with the fee.

Please read the advice in the form before returning it. This includes details of the fees payable.