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Gambling licensing policy

Last updated: 3 June 2025

32. Prize gaming permits

The Act states that a licensing authority may “prepare a statement of principles that they propose to apply in exercising their functions under this Schedule” which “may, in particular, specify matters that the licensing authority proposes to consider in determining the suitability of the applicant for a permit”.

The Licensing Authority will require applicants for this type of permit to set out the types of gaming that he or she is intending to offer and be able to demonstrate:

that they understand the limits to stakes and prizes that are set out in Regulations;
that the gaming offered is within the law
clear policies that outline the steps to be taken to protect children and vulnerable people from harm.