Family Entertainment Centre - Gaming Machine Permit
FEC gaming machine permits replace Section 34(1) permits which
were issued under the 1968 Act.
The Gambling Act 2005 says that premises which are mainly used
for people to play on gaming machines, such as small arcades in
holiday parks, theme parks and seaside resorts, may hold a family
entertainment centre (FEC) gaming machine permit. But, by holding a
permit, a premises will only be able to have Category D machines.
Regulation
Apply
Do not apply for a Machine Permit if you already have or think
you need a Premises Licence.
A permit lasts for 10 years althought it may lapse in the
meantime if the circumstances of the original application
change.
Fees
For information on fees, contact us on the the details
below.
Application Evaluation Process
Applications will include:
- a plan of the premises in question
- evidence that Criminal Record Bureau checks are carried out on
staff
- evidence that appropriate measures and training are in place to
enable staff to be able to -
- deal with suspected truant school children on the premises
- deal with unsupervised very young children on the premises
- have a full understanding of the maximum stakes and prizes
permissible in unlicensed FECs
- evidence of how applicants would deal with children causing
perceived problems on or around the premises
- evidence that applicants have a full understanding of the
maximum stakes and prizes of the gambling that is permissible in
unlicensed FECs
- evidence that applicants have no relevant convictions
After the 14 day consultation period we have with the Police
regarding an application, we can either grant or refuse your
application. However, we cannot add conditions.
If we refuse your application, we will write to you and give our
reasons for refusal. You will be given the opportunity to make
representations against our decision.
Eligibility Criteria
- Holders of a gambling premises licence cannot make application
for a permit for the same premises. If the permit holder
decides that they want to have Category C machines, in addition to
Category D machines, they will have to apply for an Operating
Licence from the Gambling
Commission and then a gambling premises licence from us.
- An application for a permit can only be made by a person who
occupies or plans to occupy the premises to be used.
- Individual people applying for a permit must be aged 18 or
older.
- Applicants are not required to have an Operating Licence issued
by the Gambling Commission.
