Licensing - Amusement with Prizes

The Licensing Team receives and administers applications, under the Gaming Act 1968, for premises wishing to provide gaming machines (commonly known as slot machines or fruit machines).

Gaming machines may only be lawfully located in: amusement arcades or licensed pubs and bars.

Gaming machines cannot be located in take-aways, betting shops or other venues.

Persons wishing to provide gaming machines on their premises must apply for, and be granted, a permit.

There is a prescribed application form to be completed, and the application fee is £32.

Permits are granted for three years, when application for renewal must be made if the permit holder wishes to continue providing gaming machines.

Application forms, notes for guidance and details of the fee payable are available on the Councils website, requested by telephone or e-mail or collected in person.

Complaints about premises can be made by eForm, telephone, e-mail, post or in person at the Civic Offices. All complaints are dealt with in accordance with the Councils Complaint Procedure.

Eligibility
The applicant for the permit must either be the premises licence holder (for pubs and bars) or the occupier of the premises (for amusement arcades)

Required Customer Information
Must complete the prescribed application form.

Service Level Agreement and Turnaround
Registrations are determined within 15 days where no objections are received or within I month where objections are received and application is heard by the Licensing Sub-Committee

More information about this service

Contact Us

Frequently asked questions

Address:
Licensing Team
B-Block North
Civic Centre
Silver Street
Enfield
EN1 3XH
Map

Telephone:
020 8379 1000
020 8379 3578

Fax:
020 8379 5120

Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm

Useful Links

www.met.police.co.uk

Licence Register