Gambling Act 2005

Available Gambling Licences

If you intend to use a premises to provide gambling facilities you will need a Premises Licence. The types of Premises Licence are:

• Adult Gaming Centre
• Betting (Track)
• Betting (Other) - This includes betting shops
• Bingo
• Family Entertainment Centre

Gambling Permits

• Licensed Gaming Machine Permit or Notification of Two or Less Gaming Machines
• Club Machine Permit
• Club Gaming Permit
• Unlicensed Family Entertainment Centre

Gambling Notices

• Temporary Use Notice
• Occasional Use Notice

Gambling Registrations

• Small Society Lottery

Please note that in addition to the above you may also need to apply for an Operator or Personal Licence from the Gambling Commission.

Gambling Statement of Principles

Please ensure you read our Statement of Licensing Principles (PDF, 531 KB)(opens new window) when making any application.

View the List of Responsible Authorities (PDF, 194 KB)(opens new window).

Public Access

Gambling Commission Public Access (opens new window)

Gateshead Council Public Access (opens new window)