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Gambling and lotteries

We will soon be responsible for issuing a range of gambling licences and permits in North Somerset under new legislation.

This legislation covering gaming activities is changing in 2007 and we will be taking on additional responsibilities under the Gambling Act 2005.

However, we currently issue a range of other licences and permits which include the following:

  • Gaming machine permits for arcades and other premises
  • Gaming machine permits in public houses
  • Small Society Lotteries
  • Prize gaming

The following organisations also issue the following licences and permits under the current legislation:

  • The Gambling Commission - Issues licences for casinos, betting and bingo premises
  • Weston Magistrates' Court - Issues licences for gaming machines in private members clubs and can be contacted on 01934 528 500

Further for information on the changes taking place in the gambling legislation please contact the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).