Prize gaming permit
If you operate a business offering games of chance for prizes such as card games, you must have a permit.
Legislation summary
View the Gambling Act 2005.
Eligibility criteria
The permit is valid for 10 years.
How to apply for a permit
Apply for a new grant or change of name of a prize gaming permit
Once your application has been submitted and paid for online, it's automatically sent to the responsible authorities, so there is no need for applicants to send in paper hard copies.
Fees
You can view the Gambling Act fees (PDF, 144kb) here.
Tacit consent
Your permit will only be issued when all necessary inspections /checks have been carried out and the premises meets the required standards.
Failed application redress
Any person who is refused a permit can appeal to the Magistrates Court.
Permit holder redress
Any permit holder who objects to any of the conditions attached to a permit may appeal to the Magistrates Court.
Page last updated: 21 May 2019