The Gambling Act 2005 introduced various categories of machines depending on the limit of the stakes and prizes. Clubs and alcohol licensed premises have an automatic entitlement to a permit for a limited number of lower category machines. If an alcohol licensed premises requires a higher category or greater number of machines then an application must be made to the Licensing Authority to vary the permit.

For advice on Gaming Machine Permits please contact:

Glyn Evans on 01934 637911 e-mail evans@powellslaw.com or
Stephen Soper on 01934 637915 e-mail soper@powellslaw.com.

See also our Pubs, Clubs, Hotels & Restaurants fact sheet (PDF).