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Gambling and gaming licences

Introduction

The Statement of Principles outlines the way in which the Council expects licensed premises used for the purpose of gambling to be operated within the Borough.

The current Statement of Principles came into effect on 5th October 2009. The statement will be valid for a period of three years ending on 4th October 2012. The Statement of Principles is available for public inspection at the Registration and Licensing Service, Licensing Unit, Westgate House, Westgate, Halifax.

A premises licence can authorise the provision of facilities at the following:

• Adult gaming centres
• Family entertainment centres
• Casino premises
• Bingo premises
• Betting premises
• Betting tracks.

We will also issue permits for:

• Gaming machines in alcohol licensed premises, such as pubs
• Gaming machines for members clubs
• Other gaming activities in members clubs
• Prize gaming
• Category D machines in unlicensed family entertainment centres.

Category D machines are those that can be used by children and have the lowest level of stake and prizes.

For further information on The Gambling Act 2005 visit:

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