Gambling Licences needed for gambling activities including premise licences, permits and small society lotteries Content in this section Gambling premises licence You'll need a premises licence for a betting office, race track, bingo club, adult gaming centre or a family entertainment centre Current applications for gambling View current gambling applications that you can make representations about Gambling permits and notices Information about gambling permits and notices and how you can apply Statement of gambling policy 2022-2025 Read our statement of licensing policy under the Gambling Act 2005 for 31 January 2022 to 30 January 2025 Guidance on Gambling Act 2005 Guidance on Gambling Act 2005 Guide to small society lotteries Guide for information about small society lotteries