Gambling
Gambling Premises
The Gambling Act 2005 gives the Council new responsibilities in relation to gambling, gaming and betting. The Gambling Act replaces the existing law about gambling in Great Britain and puts in place an improved, more comprehensive structure of gambling regulations.
Tameside MBC's policy on the Gambling Act is available to download. The policy will last for up to 3 years before being reviewed. The policy sets out how the Authority intends to exercise its functions under the Act and the principles it intends to apply.
The DCMS website has published a guide for local residents on the new Gambling act 
which you can download or read online.
Gambling Commission
The Act has established a new independent regulatory body, the Gambling Commission , which will be the national regulator and takes over the responsibilities of the 'Gaming Board for Great Britain '. The Gambling Commission will be responsible for the issuing of personal and operator licences. It will also investigate and prosecute illegal gambling providers and give guidance to Licensing Authorities on how they should carry out their functions under the Act.
Licensing Authorities including Tameside MBC
Licensing authorities i.e. local councils will be responsible for the issuing of premises licences for casinos, betting offices and race tracks, bingo clubs, adult gaming centres and family entertainment centres. Licensing authorities will issue/govern:
- permits for gaming machines situated in members clubs
- permits for gaming machines situated on alcohol licensed premises
- gaming in members clubs
- prize gaming
- unlicensed family entertainment centres
- adult entertainment centres
- small lotteries registration
Licensing Objectives
Decisions by the Gambling Commission and Licensing Authorities have to be made with regard to the following three licensing objectives, specified in the Act:
- preventing gambling from being a source of crime or disorder, being associated with crime or disorder or being used to support crime
- ensuring that gambling is conducted in a fair and open way
- preventing children and other vulnerable persons from being harmed or exploited by gambling
If you are unsure if your premises or activity would need a licence please contact us.
The following are application forms and notices for use when applying to us.
Premises Licence
- Application for a Provisional Statement under the Gambling Act 2005 193.19 KB
- Notice of Application for a Provisional Statement under the Gambling Act 2005 37.08 KB
- Application for a Premises Licence - Standard Form 27.52 KB
- Public Notice 25.21 KB
- Responsible Authorities Notice of Application for a Premises Licence Form A for only 1 applicant 23.16 KB
- Responsible Authorities Notice of Application for a Premises Licence Form B for more than 1 applicant 12.07 KB
Permits
- Notification of 2 or less gaming machines or gaming machine permit applications (i.e. for greater than 2 machines) 103 KB
- Application Form for Club Gaming Permit or Club Machine Permit 62.39 KB
The application forms can be found on the DCMS website or by contacting Tameside's Licensing Office.
Fees Relating to the Gambling Act 2005
Premises Licence
| Premises Type | New Application | New provisional statement e.g. when premises are not yet built | Licence Application for provisional statement holders | Annual Fee | Vary licence | Transfer a licence | Reinstatement of a licence | Copy of a Licence | Notification of change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bingo | £3,500 | £3,500 | £1,200 | £1,000 | £1,750 | £1,200 | £1,200 | £25 | £50 |
| Adult Gaming Centre | £2,000 | £2,000 | £1,200 | £1,000 | £1,000 | £1,200 | £1,200 | £25 | £50 |
| Family Entertainment Centre | £2,000 | £2,000 | £950 | £750 | £1,000 | £950 | £950 | £25 | £50 |
| Betting premises (exclude Tracks) | £3,000 | £3,000 | £1,200 | £600 | £1,500 | £1,200 | £1,200 | £25 | £50 |
| Betting premises (track) | £2,500 | £2,500 | £950 | £1,000 | £1,250 | £950 | £950 | £25 | £50 |
Permits
| Permit Type | Application Fee | Annual Fee | Renewal Fee | Transitional Application Fee | Change of Name | Copy of Permit | Variation | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEC Gaming Machine (Category D only) | £300.00 | N/A | £300.00 | £100.00 | £25.00 | £15.00 | N/A | N/A |
| Prize Gaming | £300.00 | N/A | £300.00 | £100.00 | £25.00 | £15.00 | N/A | N/A |
| Alcohol Licensed Premises* - Notification of up to 2 machines | £50.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Alcohol Licensed Premises* - Notification of more than 2 machines | £150.00 | £50.00 | N/A | £100.00 | £25.00 | £15.00 | £100.00 | £25.00 |
| Club Gaming Permit | £200.00 | £50.00 | £200.00 | £100.00 | N/A | £15.00 | £100.00 | N/A |
| Club Gaming Machine Permit | £200.00 | £50.00 | £200.00 | £100.00 | N/A | £15.00 | £100.00 | N/A |
| Club Fast-track For Gaming Permit or Gaming Machine Permit | £100.00 | £50.00 | £100.00 | £100.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Small Society Lottery Registration | £40.00 | N/A | £20.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
* Licensing Act 2003 Premises (Alcohol licensed premises which are licensed to sell alcohol on its own e.g.Pubs/Bars etc.)
Additional Information
Annual fees are payable within 30 days of the date on which the licence comes into effect. All fees are subject to review in March 2009.