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Club gaming and club machine permits
If you are a club and wish to offer gambling to your customers, you must have either a Club Machine Permit or a Club Gaming Permit.
Information about each permit and the differences between them are available on the Gambling Commission Website.
Club types
There are two types of clubs that can apply for these licences. These are members clubs and commercial clubs.
To qualify as a members club, you must:
- have a minimum of 25 members
- have a primary purpose that isn't gambling
- be controlled by the members of the club
- not make a commercial profit
Examples of members clubs include:
- most sports clubs
- working men's clubs
- branches of the Royal British Legion
- politically affiliated clubs
Clubs used mainly by children do not qualify as a members club.
To qualify as a commercial club, you must:
- have a minimum of 25 members
- have a primary purpose that isn't gambling
- be controlled by the members of the club
Commercial clubs are allowed to make a commercial profit.
Examples of commercial clubs include:
- snooker clubs
- bridge and whist clubs if they make a commercial profit
Apply for a club gaming or club machine permit
To apply for a permit, you must:
- download and complete an application form
- send us your completed application form
- pay the correct fee
A club machine permit or club gaming permit lasts for ten years, unless it is granted under the fast-track procedure.
Apply using the fast-track procedure
If you have currently hold a Club Premises Certificate, you can apply for a permit under the fast-track procedure.
If you apply using the fast-track procedure, you will pay less to renew your permit. Your permit will also be valid until it is revoked, lapsed or is surrendered.
To apply for a fast-track permit, you must: