Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) updates

 The following list of asset freeze targets will take you to the full update on the OFSI website.

##  Guidance: Who is subject to financial sanctions in the UK?  Last updated: 27 April 2023

 A guide to the current consolidated list of asset freeze targets, and a list of persons named in relation to financial and investment restrictions under the Russia regulations

 [View the guidance (opens in a new tab)](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/financial-sanctions-consolidated-list-of-targets)  Last updated: 27 April 2023 ##  Guidance: Financial sanctions, ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida organisations  Last updated: 27 April 2023

 Certain persons and entities associated with the ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida organisations are subject to UK financial sanctions.

 [View the guidance (opens in a new tab)](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/current-list-of-designated-persons-al-qaida)  Last updated: 27 April 2023 ##  Statutory guidance: Russia sanctions: guidance  Last updated: 24 April 2023

 Guidance on the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

 [View the guidance (opens in a new tab)](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/russia-sanctions-guidance)  Last updated: 24 April 2023 ##  Guidance: Financial sanctions, Iran (human rights)  Last updated: 24 April 2023

 Iran is currently subject to UK financial sanctions. This document contains a current list of designated persons relating to human rights violations.

 [View the guidance (opens in a new tab)](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/financial-sanctions-iran-human-rights)  Last updated: 24 April 2023 ##  Guidance: Financial sanctions, Russia  Last updated: 21 April 2023

 The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 ensure sanctions relating to Russia are implemented effectively after the UK leaves the EU.

 [View the guidance (opens in a new tab)](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/financial-sanctions-ukraine-sovereignty-and-territorial-integrity)  Last updated: 21 April 2023 ##  Guidance: Financial sanctions, Global Human Rights  Last updated: 21 April 2023

 The Global Human Rights regime operates under the UK-s Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018. This page contains the current list of designated targets.

 [View the guidance (opens in a new tab)](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/financial-sanctions-global-human-rights)  Last updated: 21 April 2023 ##  Press release: Suspected Hizballah financier sanctioned under counter-terrorism regulations  Last updated: 18 April 2023

 All assets and economic resources belonging to Nazem Ahmad in the UK have been frozen

 [View the guidance (opens in a new tab)](https://www.gov.uk/government/news/suspected-hizballah-financier-sanctioned-under-counter-terrorism-regulations)  Last updated: 18 April 2023 ##  Guidance: Financial sanctions, Counter-terrorism  Last updated: 18 April 2023

 This page contains a list of persons and entities to whom financial sanctions have been applied due to their assessed involvement in terrorist activity. This sanctions regime aims to further the prevention of terrorism in the UK or elsewhere and protect UK national security interests.

 [View the guidance (opens in a new tab)](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/current-list-of-designated-persons-terrorism-and-terrorist-financing)  Last updated: 18 April 2023 ##  Guidance: Financial sanctions: guidance  Last updated: 18 April 2023

 Information on the approach OFSI takes to financial sanctions including sector and regime specific guidance, as well as information on monetary penalties for breaches of financial sanctions.

 [View the guidance (opens in a new tab)](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/financial-sanctions-faqs)  Last updated: 18 April 2023 ##  Guidance: Operating within counter-terrorism legislation  Last updated: 13 April 2023

 Information for any organisation or individual working in a region where terrorist organisations operate.

 [View the guidance (opens in a new tab)](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/operating-within-counter-terrorism-legislation)  Last updated: 13 April 2023 ##  Guidance: Russian Oil Services ban  Last updated: 6 April 2023

 Guidance, General Licences and reporting forms in relation to the Maritime Services Ban and Oil Price Cap Exception.

 [View the guidance (opens in a new tab)](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/russian-oil-services-ban)  Last updated: 6 April 2023 ##  Guidance: Financial sanctions, Cyber  Last updated: 6 April 2023

 UK financial sanctions are in place for persons, entities or bodies involved in certain cyber activity.This page contains the current list of designated targets.

 [View the guidance (opens in a new tab)](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/financial-sanctions-cyber-attacks)  Last updated: 6 April 2023 ##  Guidance: Financial sanctions, Iraq  Last updated: 28 March 2023

 Iraq is currently subject to UK financial sanctions. This document contains the current list of designated persons.

 [View the guidance (opens in a new tab)](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/financial-sanctions-iraq)  Last updated: 28 March 2023 ##  Guidance: Financial sanctions, Syria  Last updated: 28 March 2023

 Syria is currently subject to UK financial sanctions.This document provides a current list of designated persons.

 [View the guidance (opens in a new tab)](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/financial-sanctions-syria)  Last updated: 28 March 2023 ##  Guidance: Financial Sanctions, Global Anti-Corruption  Last updated: 27 March 2023

 UK financial sanctions are in place for persons involved in serious corruption or that are linked to those involved in serious corruption. This document provides a current list of designated persons.

 [View the guidance (opens in a new tab)](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/financial-sanctions-global-anti-corruption)  Last updated: 27 March 2023 ##  Guidance: Financial sanctions, Myanmar  Last updated: 27 March 2023

 Myanmar is currently subject to UK financial sanctions. This document provides a current list of designated persons.

 [View the guidance (opens in a new tab)](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/financial-sanctions-burma)  Last updated: 27 March 2023 ##  Guidance: Sanctions: Trust services  Last updated: 21 March 2023

 Details of Trust Services sanctions

 [View the guidance (opens in a new tab)](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sanctions-trust-services)  Last updated: 21 March 2023 ##  Guidance: Financial sanctions, South Sudan  Last updated: 8 March 2023

 South Sudan is currently subject to UK financial sanctions. This document provides a current list of designated persons.

 [View the guidance (opens in a new tab)](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/financial-sanctions-south-sudan)  Last updated: 8 March 2023 ##  Guidance: Financial sanctions, Central African Republic  Last updated: 8 March 2023

 The Central African Republic is currently subject to UK financial sanctions. This document provides a current list of designated persons.

 [View the guidance (opens in a new tab)](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/financial-sanctions-central-african-republic)  Last updated: 8 March 2023 ##  Guidance: Financial sanctions, Democratic Republic of the Congo  Last updated: 7 March 2023

 Democratic Republic of the Congo is currently subject to UK financial sanctions. This document provides a current list of designated persons.

 [View the guidance (opens in a new tab)](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/financial-sanctions-democratic-republic-of-the-congo)  Last updated: 7 March 2023


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OFSI and NCA Red Alert - Evasion Typologies

18 July 2022


For further information regarding sanction compliance, please see  [OFSI-s website (opens in a new tab)](https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/office-of-financial-sanctions-implementation)  and the  [Commission-s AML notices and updates page](/licensees-and-businesses/notices/aml)  , including our update relatd to the  [important Russian sanctions update from the Gambling Commission](/licensees-and-businesses/notice/important-russian-sanctions-update-from-the-gambling-commission)  issued previously.


HM Treasury money laundering consultation response and UK FATF report

24 June 2022


 [The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) follow up report (opens in new tab)](https://www.fatf-gafi.org/media/fatf/documents/reports/fur/Follow-Up-Report-United-Kingdom-2022.pdf)  on the United Kingdom's (UK) compliance with FATF-s anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing requirements has been published.

 Key findings include the UK:

* addressing some of the technical compliance deficiencies identified in the  [UK-s 2018 Mutual Evaluation Report (opens in new tab)](https://www.fatf-gafi.org/media/fatf/documents/reports/mer4/MER-United-Kingdom-2018.pdf)
* implementing new requirements where the FATF Recommendations have changed since the on-site visit in March 2018.

 FATF will continue to monitor the UK-s improvements in areas where partial compliance was identified in the Mutual Evaluation and publish further updates in due course.


 As part of your commitment to ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing legislation, you will need to ensure that you keep up to date with any emerging risks that the Commission publishes (as required under Licence Condition 12.1.1(3) of the Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice  [LCCP](/licensees-and-businesses/lccp/online)  ).

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 Emerging money laundering and terrorist financing risks from June 2022](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/emerging-money-laundering-and-terrorist-financing-risks-from-june-2022)

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Mandatory requirements for all operators

 All operators must comply with the following:

* [The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA) (opens in new tab)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/29/contents)
* [The Terrorism Act 2000 (opens in new tab)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/11/contents)
* [The Gambling Act 2005 (opens in new tab)](http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/19/contents)
* The  [Gambling Commission-s money laundering and terrorist financing risk assessment](/guidance/the-prevention-of-money-laundering-and-combating-the-financing-of-terrorism)  .

 The risk assessment is developed in partnership with sector specialists including law enforcement, such as the National Crime Agency (NCA). The Commission uses the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) framework to identify sector specific risks and threats to operators.

###  Codes of practice

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 Should operators breach the licence conditions or not follow the code provisions, the Commission may consider reviewing the operating licence in accordance with  [section 116 of the Gambling Act 2005 (opens in a new tab)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/19/section/116)  .

 Read our guidance on  [complying with the relevant licence conditions and codes of practice.](/guidance/duties-and-responsibilities-under-the-proceeds-of-crime-act-2002/poca-part-1-5-licence-conditions-and-codes-of-practice)


Sector specific legal requirements for casino operators

 Remote and non-remote casino operators can read more about the  [legal basis for their requirements to prevent money laundering](/guidance/the-prevention-of-money-laundering-and-combating-the-financing-of-terrorism/prevention-of-ml-and-combating-the-financing-of-terrorism-part-1-2-legal)  . Our guidance summarises the additional requirements under the relevant laws and  [LCCP requirements](/guidance/duties-and-responsibilities-under-the-proceeds-of-crime-act-2002/poca-part-1-5-licence-conditions-and-codes-of-practice)  , including how they can be implemented in practice.

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Anti-money laundering responsibilities for casino businesses

Find out how to comply with your anti-money laundering (AML) responsibilities if you're operating a gambling business in the regulated sector (remote and non-remote casinos).


 We are the gambling supervisory body for anti-money laundering. Follow our guidance to ensure you have effective anti-money laundering procedures in place.

>  Read the fifth edition of the guidance for non-remote and remote casino operators:  [Prevention of money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism](/guidance/the-prevention-of-money-laundering-and-combating-the-financing-of-terrorism)
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 Operators are required to carry out their own money laundering and terrorist financing risk assessments. The following documents can be used as resources to inform operators' assessments.

###  UK National risk assessment

 HM Treasury and the Home Office have published the  [national risk assessment (NRA) of money laundering and terrorist financing 2020 (opens in a new tab).](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-risk-assessment-of-money-laundering-and-terrorist-financing-2020)

 The NRA sets out the key money laundering and terrorist financing risks for the UK.

###  Money laundering and terrorist financing risk assessment

 We produce a risk assessment which highlights the core risks associated with each of the sectors in the British gambling industry. Read our  [money laundering and terrorist financing risk assessment: 2020](/guidance/The-money-laundering-and-terrorist-financing-risks-within-the-British-gambling-industry)  .

 See past risk assessments  View and download:
 [2019 Money laundering and terrorist financing risk assessment (PDF)](//assets.ctfassets.net/j16ev64qyf6l/4EsaN4KJI3mZRJJaDVzcPQ/d9f472cde9a91d5f79163dd257e1ebaf/Money-laundering-and-terrorist-financing-risk-assessment-June-2019.pdf)
 [2018 Money laundering and terrorist financing risk assessment (PDF)](//assets.ctfassets.net/j16ev64qyf6l/60Gs8dKDlZ7Id4yKCh6Txn/66b322f7c8a8364711db5b33770bfdbe/Money-laundering-and-terrorist-financing-risk-assessment-March-2018.pdf)  Our risk assessment is developed in partnership with sector specialists, including law enforcement, such as the National Crime Agency (NCA). We use the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) framework to identify sector specific risks and threats to operators.


 Our guidance summarises the  [legal background and legislation](/guidance/the-prevention-of-money-laundering-and-combating-the-financing-of-terrorism/prevention-of-ml-and-combating-the-financing-of-terrorism-part-1-2-legal)  which operators must follow to be compliant.

 View and download copies of the following on legislation.gov.uk:

* [Part 7 - Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (opens in new tab)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/29/part/7)
* [Part 3 - Terrorism Act 2000 (opens in new tab)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/11/part/III)
* [Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 (opens in new tab).](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/692/contents)


 All operators must also adhere to our Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP).

 If operators breach the licence conditions, or do not follow the code provisions, we may consider reviewing the operating licence in accordance with section 116 of the  [Gambling Act 2005 (opens in new tab).](http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/19/contents)

 Read our guidance for information on  [operator LCCP requirements](/guidance/the-prevention-of-money-laundering-and-combating-the-financing-of-terrorism/prevention-of-ml-and-combating-the-financing-of-terrorism-part-1-9-licence)  , including how these can be implemented in practice.

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Anti-money laundering responsibilities for gambling businesses

 Find out how to comply with your anti-money laundering (AML) responsibilities if you're operating a gambling business in the non-regulated sector.

 This information applies to all gambling businesses,  **except**  [remote and non-remote casinos which have specific requirements](/licensees-and-businesses/page/remote-and-non-remote-casinos-aml-responsibilities)  .


 All operators have obligations to report money laundering. Follow our guidance to ensure you have effective anti-money laundering procedures in place.

>  Read our guidance:  [Duties and responsibilities under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002](/guidance/duties-and-responsibilities-under-the-proceeds-of-crime-act-2002)  .
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 Operators are  [required to carry out their own money laundering and terrorist financing risk assessments](/guidance/duties-and-responsibilities-under-the-proceeds-of-crime-act-2002/poca-part-2-4-risk-based-approach)  . The following documents can be used as resources to inform operator's assessments.

###  Money laundering and terrorist financing risk assessment

 We produce a risk assessment which highlights the core risks associated with each of the sectors in the British gambling industry. Read our  [money laundering and terrorist financing risk assessment: 2020](/guidance/The-money-laundering-and-terrorist-financing-risks-within-the-British-gambling-industry)  .

 See past risk assessments  View and download:
 [2019 Money laundering and terrorist financing risk assessment (PDF)](//assets.ctfassets.net/j16ev64qyf6l/4EsaN4KJI3mZRJJaDVzcPQ/d9f472cde9a91d5f79163dd257e1ebaf/Money-laundering-and-terrorist-financing-risk-assessment-June-2019.pdf)
 [2018 Money laundering and terrorist financing risk assessment (PDF)](//assets.ctfassets.net/j16ev64qyf6l/60Gs8dKDlZ7Id4yKCh6Txn/66b322f7c8a8364711db5b33770bfdbe/Money-laundering-and-terrorist-financing-risk-assessment-March-2018.pdf)  Our risk assessment is developed in partnership with sector specialists, including law enforcement, such as the National Crime Agency (NCA). We use the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) framework to identify sector specific risks and threats to operators.

###  UK National risk assessment

 HM Treasury and the Home Office have published the  [national risk assessment (NRA) of money laundering and terrorist financing 2020 (opens in a new tab).](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-risk-assessment-of-money-laundering-and-terrorist-financing-2020)

 The NRA sets out the key money laundering and terrorist financing risks for the UK.


 Our guidance summarises the legal background and legislation which all operators must follow to be compliant. This includes  [operator responsibilities under The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002](/guidance/duties-and-responsibilities-under-the-proceeds-of-crime-act-2002/poca-part-1-6-the-proceeds-of-crime-act-2002)  .

 View and download copies of the following on legislation.gov.uk:

* [Section 327 - Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (opens in new tab)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/29/section/327)
* [Section 328 - Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (opens in new tab)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/29/section/328)
* [Section 329 - Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (opens in new tab).](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/29/section/329)


 All operators must also adhere to our Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP).

 If operators breach the licence conditions, or not follow the code provisions, we may consider reviewing the operating licence in accordance with section 116 of the  [Gambling Act 2005 (opens in new tab).](http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/19/contents)

 Read our guidance for information on  [operator's LCCP requirements](/guidance/duties-and-responsibilities-under-the-proceeds-of-crime-act-2002/poca-part-1-5-licence-conditions-and-codes-of-practice)  , including how these can be implemented in practice.

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Digital technologies and anti-money laundering

 Digital technologies, including digital and virtual currencies, carry heightened money laundering and terrorist financing risks for gambling operators due to their ability to be exploited by criminals and money launderers.

 Prior to the deployment of digital technologies, operators should assess the risks associated with their introduction and implement measures to manage and mitigate the risks identified by the operator.

 These measures should be constantly reviewed to ensure that they are effective in practice, that they remain effective and that they are adjusted appropriately where new digital technologies are introduced.

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Anti-money laundering bodies and organisations

We have brought together a list of resources and services to support you with your anti-money laundering and money regulations responsibilities.


###  HM Treasury

 [HM Treasury (opens in new tab)](https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-treasury)  is the government-s economic and finance ministry, maintaining control over public spending, setting the direction of the UK-s economic policy and working to achieve strong and sustainable economic growth.

###  Home Office

 The first duty of the government is to keep citizens safe and the country secure. The  [Home Office (opens in a new tab)](https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office)  has been at the front line of this endeavour since 1782. As such, the Home Office plays a fundamental role in the security and economic prosperity of the United Kingdom.

###  UK Financial Intelligence Unit

 The UK Financial Intelligence Unit (UKFIU) receives, analyses and distributes financial intelligence gathered from Suspicious Activity Reports. It has produced educational podcasts in line with its priorities of reducing harm, protecting the integrity of the UK economy and ensuring that there are no safe spaces for economic crime or terrorism financing.  [Listen to the UKFIU podcast on Podbean (opens in new tab)](http://ukfiu.podbean.com/)  .

###  Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI)

 The  [Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) (opens in new tab)](https://gov.uk/government/organisations/office-of-financial-sanctions-implementation)  helps to ensure that financial sanctions are properly understood, implemented and enforced in the United Kingdom. OFSI is part of HM Treasury.

>  [Sign-up to get emails when OFSI information is updated on GOV.UK (opens in new tab)](https://www.gov.uk/email-signup?link=/government/organisations/office-of-financial-sanctions-implementation)
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###  Legislation.gov.uk

 [Legislation.gov.uk (opens in new tab)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/)  carries most (but not all) types of legislation and their accompanying explanatory documents.

###  Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

 The  [Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (opens in new tab)](https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office)  pursue national interests and project the UK as a force for good in the world. Promoting the interests of British citizens, safeguarding the UK-s security, defending values, reducing poverty and tackling global challenges with international partners.

###  Counter Terrorism Policing

 National  [Counter Terrorism Policing (opens in new tab)](https://www.counterterrorism.police.uk/)  Counter Terrorism Policing is a collaboration of UK police forces working with the UK intelligence community to help protect the public and our national security by preventing, deterring and investigating terrorist activity.

###  National Crime Agency

 The  [National Crime Agency (opens in new tab)](https://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/)  leads the UK-s fight to cut serious and organised crime, protecting the public by targeting and pursuing those criminals who pose the greatest risk to the UK.


###  Transparency International

 [Transparency International (opens in new tab)](https://www.transparency.org/en/)  is a global movement working in over 100 countries to end the injustice of corruption.

###  The Financial Action Task Force (FATF)

 The  [Financial Action Task Force (opens in new tab)](https://www.fatf-gafi.org/)  is the global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog.The FATF has developed the  [FATF Recommendations (opens in new tab)](https://www.fatf-gafi.org/publications/fatfrecommendations/documents/fatf-recommendations.html)  which ensure a co-ordinated global response to prevent organised crime, corruption and terrorism. Over 200 countries and jurisdictions are committed to implementing these standards.

###  United Nations Security Council

 [The UN Security Council (opens in new tab)](https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/information)  can take action to maintain or restore international peace and security. It has established ongoing sanctions regimes, which focus on supporting political settlement of conflicts, nuclear non-proliferation and counter-terrorism.

###  Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

 [The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (opens in new tab)](http://www.oecd.org/)  (OECD) is an international organisation that works to build better policies for better lives. OECD provide a forum and knowledge hub for data and analysis, exchange of experiences, best-practice sharing and advice on public policies and international standard-setting.

###  KnowYourCountry

 [KnowYourCountry (opens in new tab)](https://www.knowyourcountry.com/)  is a global anti-money laundering research tool used by financial institutions, regulators, government agencies and educational institutions across the world.

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As the gambling supervisory body, our anti-money laundering (AML) team has a range of accreditations and expertise.


 The team has the following work-related qualifications:

* Advanced Professional Certificate in Investigative Practice
* Postgraduate Certificate in Management
* ICA International Diploma in Anti Money Laundering
* ICA Advanced Certificate in Anti Money Laundering
* Certificate in Legislative Drafting from the University of Johannesburg, South Africa.


 The team has the following professional memberships:

* Member of the International Compliance Association
* Co-Chair and member of the International Supervisors Forum
* Member of the Anti-Money Laundering Supervisors Forum
* Member of the Public Sector Affinity Group of the AML Supervisors Forum
* Joint Money Laundering Intelligence Taskforce Group.

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Video: How to submit better quality Suspicious Activity Reports

 **Claire Wilson (CW):**  Thank you for joining us, I-m Claire Wilson. I lead on the anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing strategy for the Gambling Commission. I worked for the Commission for 11 years and prior to that I worked in the gambling industry for 15 years.

 This video is being jointly made with our partners at the National Crime Agency. Our hope is to make available to you, a collection of videos that signposts of good anti-money laundering guidance and share with you some practical tips to help you with your SAR reporting and AML training.

 The Commission recognises that operators submit good quality SARs and we want to maintain that quality and improve where we can.

 The video box set will be released throughout September 2018 and each video will have a specific theme.

 In each video we will share with your responses to questions raised at the Gambling Commission anti-money laundering forums and recent survey has been introduced on the Gambling Commission website.

 The main focus of this video is to talk through how to construct a good quality SAR and why getting that quality right is so important.

 I am pleased to introduce Tony Fitzpatrick from the National Crime Agency who has worked for the United Kingdom Financial Intelligence Unit known as the UK FIU for five year. Tony has first-hand experience dealing with a variety of SARs.

 **Tony Fitzpatrick (TF):**  Thank you Claire. Just one caveat I-d like to make viewers aware of, anything said in this video is meant to be helpful and it-s based on sharing experiences of what is seen in the SARs and also described by some experienced Money Laundering Reporting Officers or in some cases Anti Money Laundering consultants.

 Any comments made during this video should not be treated as legal advice. If in doubt, please go and seek independent legal advice and they-ll give you the best way forward.

 **CW:**  So, Tony, what guidance for reporters to regard when making a SAR?

 **TF:**  There-s a very good document called “Guidance on submitting better quality suspicious activity reports”. This document provides all reports as guidance on how to submit better quality SARs into the NCA.

 It can be found on National Crime Agency website  [www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk](http://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk)  or just google “NCA better quality SARs” and it will be found.

 **CW:**  So, before we go into how to construct a SAR, what is the best way to submit a SAR into the National Crime Agency Tony?

 **TF:**  Simply put, it-s SAR Online. SAR Online is designed to allow SARs to be constructed and submitted in a secure manner. SAR Online available via a link in the top right-hand corner of the National Crime Agency website.

 To register new users require an active email account which becomes the user-s SAR Online user identification. No two users can use the same email address.

 It-s recommended that all registered users be an official responsible for either Anti Money Laundering compliance within the organisation or it could in fact be a Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO).

 Ensure that you register yourself correctly, that is make sure you are aligned to the correct sector and you-re aligned correctly to the right regulator or supervisor.

 **CW:**  So, Tony, what are the advantages of SAR Online?

 **TF:**  Well SAR Online, first of all it-s free and it-s a secure system. It negates the need for paper-based reporting. Once a report is submitted, an acknowledgement with a unique reference number is sent via email.

 Reporters can make 24/7 reports, they can do it at any time, provided that the reporter has an email account and internet access.

 There is helpful text and helplines available on every single page, there-s pop up tips also available on each page. SARs can be marked as private to an individual user. Shared viewing editing is available where appropriate.

 A frequently asked question document is also available. A link providing background information on financial records available via the SAR Online homepage.

 **CW:**  Ok thanks Tony. So, if I-m constructing a SAR for the first time, what is the best basic structure of a SAR?

 **TF:**  Firstly, there are a number of fields to be complete. As much information as possible should be completed in the data fields. SARs should contain all available customer due diligence information.

 Dates of birth are vital for identifying individuals correctly. In additional to the reasonable suspicion, you must fully populate all the other information fields.

 Please use the word unknown to make it clear if you do not know the information. Please do not use an asterisk or a question mark. Please do not use a dot or leave blank, only use the word unknown.

 Using other characters hinders the UKFIU and our colleagues in law enforcement, it hinders their analysis and also it distorts and makes it unclear why the reporter has put those symbols into the text. So only use the word unknown if you are not sure about particular information.

 **CW:**  Thanks Tony. So, I have filled out all of the fields required, what is your advice on wording the reason for suspicion?

 **TF:**  Well overall, I-d say be clear and be concise. The explicit rationale behind a reason for suspicion and the context of why the SAR has been submitted should be clearly communicated in simple straightforward English.

 Structure your report in a logical format including all the relevant information. Briefly summarise your suspicion, provide a chronological sequence of events. Keep the content clear, concise, and simple. Please avoid using acronyms and jargon, they may not be understood by the recipient and might be open to misinterpretation.

 If providing a service provided or a technical aspect of work, please provide a brief synopsis in your SAR to aid the reader.

 Do not write the SAR in capital letters, this makes it very, very difficult to read.

 If including a large amount of information or text, please break it up into paragraphs, make it more easy to read and more manageable. Very long SAR which are text heavy are very difficult to digest and understand. Use punctuation.

 Separate bank account or transaction information into their usual standard sort code definitions.

 **CW:**  Thanks Tony. So how much detail is required for reasonable suspicion?

 **TF:**  The reasonable suspicion element is the rationale behind why the SAR was submitted and therefore should be very explicit.

 In the reason for suspicion field, which is limited to 8000 characters and approximately 1500 words, try to answer these simple questions:

* who is involved?
* how are they involved?
* what is the criminal or terrorist property?
* what is the value of the criminal or terrorist property? And if need be give an estimate if you don-t know exactly.
* where is the criminal or terrorist property? Example is it in a casino in London, a property in Hampshire, etc.
* when did the circumstances arise?
* when are the circumstances planned to happen?
* how did the circumstances arise?
* why are you suspicious or why do you have this knowledge?

 Suspicion is a very important factor when seeking a request against money laundering offence. It is also important from an analytical point of view.

 The bulk of analysis we do focuses upon the free text searching of keywords, whilst it is acknowledged that no fields are currently mandatory, all fields should be completed where possible providing.

 While the UKFIU appreciates it-s more time consuming, it is important that details are completed within the appropriate SAR Online fields and not solely placed in the reasonable suspicion field.

 This enables UK FIU and law enforcement to link the multiple SARs containing the same information, especially bank account details. This network analysis is the greatest benefit that SARs provide.

 **CW:**  So, Tony, how would you start your reason for suspicion because that can be difficult when you have a lot of complex data and information to consider?

 **TF:**  Yeah, I appreciate that it is quite tricky the key message for me is try to identify to the reader at an early stage what the SAR is about in the first few sentences, in the first paragraph. I would suggest you take the following steps:

 First of all, step one: start with a SAR glossary code at the beginning of your text, this is a good indicator as to what the SAR is about. Guidance on SAR glossary codes are also found on the NCA website and will form part of another video.

 The next step would be to provide a good brief summary to highlight the key elements of your suspicions. Consider if there are any other useful information that you could add.

 In the reason for suspicion field, you should also conclude with the intended action that you intend to take, example are you intending to exit the relationship, are you going to monitor the customer, are you going to continue with the relationship?

 So, to summarise, completing all the SARs information fields is very important. Alongside completing the reason for suspicion, you should complete as fully as possible all the information known from your due diligence.

 The amount of information you have may depend on your relationship with the reported subject. As I mentioned previously, if you don-t know the information, please populate that field with word unknown.

 When discussing any information provided regarding individuals, it-s really important that you provide the full names, you provide the date of birth, where you know it the nationality and also include the address, and in that address include the postcode and use the usual format you would do for a UK or international postcode.

 If you have the financial information you should also put that into the context of you reason for suspicion field. If you-ve got any information about identification documents, such as a passport, a driving licence, or National Insurance number, please put that in the SAR.

 If you-ve got any additional information about types of cars being used, the colour or registration numbers, please put that in the SAR. Similarly, telephone numbers are very important. Please put them in a SAR and if you know if it is a home number or a business number or a mobile, please state that also.

 Full details of bank accounts or other financial details are really important. Use standard format including the sort code where appropriate. Most importantly, always put the occupation of the subject into the SAR.

 Providing the detail on the main subject patient assists in a number of ways. It helps the reader make judgments about the origin of funds. It also helps determine whether subject is being used as a professional enabler. Are they using some professional knowledge to facilitate money laundering? It also helps engage with regulators and supervisors for that professional body.

 It-s appreciated that you may not have all this detail concerning these types of descriptions. The amount of information that you have will depend on your relationship with your subject, but again if you don-t know these key parts of information, please use the word or phrase “unknown”.

 Addresses are very important to UKFIU, because the UKFIU use the postcodes to allocate SARs to the appropriate law enforcement agencies. Such allocations offer opportunities to take swift action or in some cases build a good intelligence picture.

 Postcodes and international addresses are crucial, and they often affect analysis when we are looking at trends and particular hotspots in the country or in the world.

 The post code and full address of the main subject should always be included where known and use standard format. Clarify the status of the address, for example, is it a current address? Is it a previous address? Do you know if it is residential or business, or is it a trading address or registered office etc?

 Where details of a victim are known, in particular a vulnerable person situation, it-s very important we get all the postcodes available so we can help save that victim, where possible. So, if you-ve got any additional addresses that might help in that situation, please include them.

 In all international address cases, whether it be the suspect, or associate or a potential victim, put at least, if you don-t know the code, what country it relates to, so that we can follow that up accordingly.

 A final tip for me is how you deal with a subject or a suspect for a previous SAR. If the reported subject, example a client or customer, is also suspected in another set of circumstances and you need to put another SAR in, it-s important that you put the correct SAR reference number in when you refer to that person.

 Please only use the SAR reference number given to you by the UKFIU. Do not include any internal reference numbers because that makes the reading and connectivity very, very difficult to understand.

 Claire, how would you conclude what we have discussed in this video so far?

 **CW:**  Thanks Tony, so to conclude this video I think you have provided some really practical and useful tips for reporters submitting general SARs.

 Of course, what we-ve discussed today can be found within the NCA-s guidance documents, and in particular, the guidance on submitting better quality SARs document, which is available on the NCA website.

 So, thank you all for joining us today, and look out for our third video about how to submit SARs for a defence against money laundering.

 Thank you.

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Our approach to preventing money laundering

 As the gambling supervisory body we have a duty to ensure adequate controls are in place to prevent casinos in this country being used for money laundering or terrorist funding.

 All gambling operators have a responsibility to keep financial crime out of gambling, but non-remote and remote casinos have additional responsibilities under the  [Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 (the Regulations) (opens in new tab)](
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/692/contents/made)  .


 Our  [Statement of Principles for Licensing and Regulation](/policy/statement-of-principles-for-licensing-and-regulation)  sets out the principles which underpin the our approach to investigations and prosecutions.

 These principles also include our approach to anti-money laundering.


 As a supervisory authority we:

* provide information and guidance, including an assessment of the money laundering and terrorist financing risks in the British gambling industry
* provide a single point of contact for the exchange of anti-money laundering information and intelligence
* raise awareness of operators- responsibilities under the  [Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (opens in new tab)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/29/contents)  (POCA) and the Regulations
* monitor suspicious activity report submissions and law enforcement activity
* undertake compliance assessments of operators- understanding and application of anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing risk-management controls
* produce risk assessments and profiles to assist in the planning of compliance assessments
* ensure our employees can take appropriate decisions on the suitability of anti-money laundering systems and controls
* ensure the integrity of the licensed gambling sector is not compromised by those seeking ownership or control of gambling businesses using criminal funds, or who would manage licensed gambling activity in a way that facilitates money laundering or terrorist financing.

##  Keeping you informed

##  Guidance

##  Industry forums

##  How we monitor and assess money laundering controls

##  How we assess controls

##  Investigation and enforcement powers

##  Regulatory action

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 We provide guidance and advice to help operators ensure they are complaint with relevant regulatory codes and legislation.

 We also provide an assessment of the money laundering and terrorist financing risks in the British gambling industry, which is updated regularly and is intended to assist operators in the preparation of money laundering and terrorist risk assessments for their businesses.


 Our formal guidance,  [The prevention of money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism: Guidance for remote and non-remote casinos](/guidance/the-prevention-of-money-laundering-and-combating-the-financing-of-terrorism)  , is designed to help you understand what is expected, particularly in relation to taking a risk-based approach.

 Adherence to our guidance is an ordinary code provision in the  [Licence conditions and codes of practice (opens in new tab)](https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/lccp)  .

 Failure to comply may have an impact on your suitability to hold a licence.


 We have set up forums for both the remote and non-remote casino industries.

 These forums:

* identify and disseminate best practice
* ensure effective communication between the industry and the Commission
* support policy development in the field of anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing. The forums usually meet twice a year.


How we monitor and assess money laundering controls

We make use of a range of tools when assessing the anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing controls of casinos.


###  Questionnaires

 We may ask you to complete request self-assessment questionnaires on their anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing procedures.

###  Information requests

 We may request information, for example organisation charts, internal procedures, breaches logs, job descriptions of senior management and periodic returns.

###  Review of case files kept by casinos

 We may analyse decisions made while implementing your anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing controls to assess whether those controls are adequate and effective.

###  Thematic work

 We will sometimes seek to involve a number of casinos in a piece of work on a particular topic. This work may involve a number of the supervisory tools listed here.

###  Visits

 We may visit your casino premises to meet senior management and examine documents and records.

###  Test purchasing

 We may carry out test purchase exercises to check your casino-s processes and procedures.

###  Information from other sources

 We assess information and alerts from other sources, such as law enforcement agencies, other supervisors, employees, other businesses or the public.


 We have the power to make use of a range of investigation and enforcement tools when looking into suspected failures in the anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing controls of casinos. We may:

* inspect any part of the premises including gaming machines
* question any person on the premises
* inspect any written or electronic records
* demand a copy of an entry in a written or electronic records
* remove and retain anything reasonably believed to constitute or contain evidence of the committing of an offence under the Act, or the breach of a term or condition of a licence issued under the Act
* remove and retain anything reasonably believed to be used or having been used in the committing of an offence under the Act.


 We recognise that a  [risk-based approach](/guidance/duties-and-responsibilities-under-the-proceeds-of-crime-act-2002/poca-part-1-7-risk-based-approach)  is not a zero-failure regime. Therefore, failures in anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing controls will not automatically result in regulatory sanctions.

 We will take robust action, in collaboration with law enforcement, against casino operators who demonstrate persistent or material breaches of the Regulations.

 Supervisors like us have the power to impose effective, proportionate and dissuasive sanctions for non-compliance with anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing requirements.

 Therefore, we are able to:

* commence a review into the manner in which a casino has carried on licensed activities and prepare a case for regulatory sanctions
* suspend or revoke an operating licence
* impose a financial penalty on the licence holder.

 We have similar powers to review personal licences and to either suspend or revoke, or impose a financial penalty on the licence holder.


* [Our approach to preventing money laundering](#)
* [Keeping you informed](#keeping-you-informed)
* [How we monitor and assess money laundering controls](#how-we-monitor-and-assess-money-laundering-controls)
* [Investigation and enforcement powers](#investigation-and-enforcement-powers)
* [Regulatory action](#regulatory-action)

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 The LCCP split up into 3 parts, each with separate sections. These sections detail the requirements licensees must meet to hold a Gambling Commission licence.

 Version effective from 12 September 2022

##  1.  Operating licence conditions

1. [1.  Qualified persons and personal licences](/licensees-and-businesses/lccp/1/1)
2. [2.  Technical standards, equipment specifications, remote gambling equipment and gambling software](/licensees-and-businesses/lccp/1/2)
3. [3.  Peer to peer gaming, other networks and hosting](/licensees-and-businesses/lccp/1/3)
4. [4.  Protection of customer funds](/licensees-and-businesses/lccp/1/4)
5. [5.  Payment](/licensees-and-businesses/lccp/1/5)
6. [6.  Provision of credit by licensees and the use of credit cards](/licensees-and-businesses/lccp/1/6)
7. [7.  General ‘fair and open- provisions](/licensees-and-businesses/lccp/1/7)
8. [8.  Display of licensed status](/licensees-and-businesses/lccp/1/8)
9. [9.  Types and rules of casino and other games](/licensees-and-businesses/lccp/1/9)
10. [10.  Tipping of casino employees](/licensees-and-businesses/lccp/1/10)
11. [11.  Lotteries](/licensees-and-businesses/lccp/1/11)
12. [12.  Anti-money laundering](/licensees-and-businesses/lccp/1/12)
13. [13.  Pool betting](/licensees-and-businesses/lccp/1/13)
14. [14.  Access to premises](/licensees-and-businesses/lccp/1/14)
15. [15.  Information requirements](/licensees-and-businesses/lccp/1/15)
16. [16.  Responsible placement of digital adverts](/licensees-and-businesses/lccp/1/16)
17. [17.  Customer identity verification](/licensees-and-businesses/lccp/1/17)
##  2.  Code of practice provisions

1. [1.  General](/licensees-and-businesses/lccp/2/1)
2. [2.  Financial requirements](/licensees-and-businesses/lccp/2/2)
3. [3.  Protection of children and other vulnerable persons](/licensees-and-businesses/lccp/2/3)
4. [4.  ‘Fair and open- provisions](/licensees-and-businesses/lccp/2/4)
5. [5.  Marketing](/licensees-and-businesses/lccp/2/5)
6. [6.  Complaints and disputes](/licensees-and-businesses/lccp/2/6)
7. [7.  Gambling licensees- staff](/licensees-and-businesses/lccp/2/7)
8. [8.  Information requirements](/licensees-and-businesses/lccp/2/8)
9. [9.  Gaming machines in gambling premises](/licensees-and-businesses/lccp/2/9)
10. [10.  Assessing local risk](/licensees-and-businesses/lccp/2/10)
##  3.  Personal licence conditions

1. [1.  Personal licence conditions](/licensees-and-businesses/lccp/condition/1-personal-licence-conditions-conditions)


1. ##  September 2022 update
2. ##  October 2020 update
3. ##  July 2020 update
##  Keep updated with eBulletin


 New version of the LCCP published with effect from 12 September 2022. The changes are:

 Amended  Licence condition 3.4.1 to make the provision apply only to premises-based gambling

 Added  Licence condition 3.4.3 introduced for remote operators, with the majority of the provision coming into effect from 12 September 2022. Paragraph 10 comes into effect on 12 February 2023. In paragraph 1, the words ‘as explained in the Commission-s guidance (see paragraph 2)-; and the entirety of requirements 2 and 3 are not yet in effect. Guidance associated with this provision is not in effect and operators are not required to take it into account


 New version of the LCCP published with effect from 31 October 2020. The changes are:

 Added  Licence condition 15.1.3 – Reporting suspicion of offences (All non-remote casino, non-remote bingo, general betting, adult gaming centre, family entertainment centre and remote betting intermediary (trading rooms only) licences)

 Added  Licence condition 15.2.3 – Other reportable events (All non-remote and remote casino operating licences)

 Amended  Licence conditions 8.1.1, 8.1.2, and 8.1.3 – Display of licensed status

 Amended  Licence conditions 13.1.1 and 13.1.2 – Pool betting

 Amended  Licence conditions 15.1.1 and 15.1.2 – Reporting suspicion of offences

 Amended  Licence conditions 15.2.1 and 15.2.2 – Reporting events (All operating licences)

 Amended  Licence condition 15.3.1 – Regulatory returns (All operating licences)

 Amended  Social responsibility code provisions 3.2.1, 3.2.3, 3.2.5 and 3.2.7 – Access to gambling by children and young persons

 Amended  Ordinary code provision 4.2.8 – Betting integrity (All betting operating licences, including betting intermediary, ancillary remote betting, and remote betting intermediary (trading rooms only) licences)

 Amended  Social responsibility code provision 5.1.1 – Rewards and bonuses (All licences (including ancillary remote licences), except gaming machine technical and gambling software licences)

 Amended  Social responsibility code provision 6.1.1 – Complaints and disputes (All licences (including ancillary remote licensees) except gaming machine technical and gambling software licences)

 Amended  Personal licence conditions – section 3


 New version of the LCCP published with effect from 29 July 2020. The changes are:

 Added  Licence condition 4.3.3 – Lotteries – Information to consumers (All lottery operating licences issued to non-commercial societies, local authorities and external lottery managers)

 Amended  Licence condition 11.1.1.2 (All lottery operating licences issued to non-commercial societies or local authorities)

 Amended  Licence conditions 11.1.1.5 and 11.1.1.6 – Lotteries – managers (All lottery operating licences issued to non-commercial societies or local authorities)

 Amended  Licence condition 11.2.1.2 – Lotteries – managers (All lottery operating licences issued to non-commercial societies or local authorities)

 Amended  Licence conditions 11.2.1.5 and 11.2.1.6 – Lotteries managers (All lottery operating licences issued to non-commercial societies or local authorities)

 Removed  Licence condition 2.1.1 – Key equipment (All remote casino, bingo and betting licences other than ancillary licences and remote betting intermediary (trading room only) licences)


 Our newsletter, eBulletin, is sent out every fortnight and includes updates and details of consultations and changes to the LCCP.

 [Sign up to the newsletter](/e-bulletin)  .


 Following our consultation on customer interaction,  [Social Responsibility Code Provision 3.4.3](/licensees-and-businesses/lccp/condition/3-4-3-remote-customer-interaction)  has been introduced and the majority of the provision came into effect from 12 September 2022.

 We provided an  [update on the timetable for implementation](/news/article/new-remote-customer-interaction-requirements-and-guidance-update)  on 2 September 2022. The  [customer interaction formal guidance for remote gambling operators](/guidance/customer-interaction-guidance-for-remote-gambling-licensees-formal-guidance)  will be subject to a consultation commencing in late September. The guidance is not in effect and operators are not required to take it into account.

 Further details on our earlier consultation exercise can be found on  [our consultations page](/consultation-response/remote-customer-interaction-consultation-response)  .

 Subscribe to eBulletin to be notified when the details are available to read on this page.


 You can pay for all applications and personal maintenance checks submitted online, using a credit or debit card when you submit your application.

 If you make changes to your licence which require a fee to be paid, these can be paid when the change is made, online, using a credit or debit card.

 Application fees must be paid with the application, so the Commission does not send out invoices for application fees. We only send invoices for annual fees.

 However, once an application and fee payment is received, the invoice number is viewable online in eServices.

##  Pay operating fees online

>  We do not accept American Express, Visa Electon cards or cheques.
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##  3D Secure

##  Third party payments no longer accepted

##  Paying by bank transfer


 You can pay invoices and annual fees online in eServices.

 [Start](/service/operator-eservices)


 All our online payments use  [3D Secure (opens in a new tab)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3-D_Secure)  . This adds an extra level of security for the payment and prevents fraudulent card use.

 The card you use to make payments online must be registered to you and you may be required to authorise the payment using a banking app, verifying a code or entering a PIN or password as part of the payment process.


 Just as we expect operators to do, the Commission must counteract any potential attempts at money laundering through the Commission, both within and outside the UK.

>  The Commission no longer accepts third party payments for the payment of application and licence fees except for payments from solicitors who are subject to scrutiny by independent authorities.
>
>

 Employees of gambling organisations who are applying for a personal licence or whose maintenance fee for that personal licence is due, must make the payment themselves.


 Where applications or changes are made via paper or offline, you can pay fees by bank transfer.

 Make sure you include your account number if you have one (  [how to find your account number](/licensees-and-businesses/page/find-your-account-number)  ) and the full name of the licensee or applicant in the payment details or we will not be able to apply the payment and the application will not be processed.

###  UK bank details

 Bank  Barclays  Account name  Gambling Commission Income Account  Sort code  20-05-75  Account number  20358363 ###  International bank details

 IBAN  GB57 BARC 2005 7520358363  SWIFTBIC  BARCGB22

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 If you hold a personal licence you may need to make changes to it. Some changes you can make using our online services. For others, you'll need to  [complete a paper application form](#4tgqrFYIiDAzkwf1cj8uLd)  .

>  Before you apply you should  [follow our guidance](/guidance/application-to-vary-a-personal-licence-guidance-notes)  to help you complete the application form.
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If your roles or responsibilities change when holding a personal licence

 The activities you are permitted to carry out under a functional or management licence are different. You may need a different licence if your responsibilities or role changes.

>  You cannot hold both a Personal Functional Licence and Personal Management Licence at the same time.
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If you hold a Personal Functional Licence and need a Personal Management Licence

 You need to apply for a new Personal Management Licence and pay the required fee.

 When we process your management licence application, we will automatically surrender your functional licence and issue your new management licence. You will not be able to carry out the activities covered by a functional licence.


If you hold a Personal Management Licence and only need a Personal Functional Licence

 You need to apply for a new Personal Functional Licence and pay the  [required fee](/licensees-and-businesses/page/making-changes-to-your-personal-licence#costs-to-vary-your-licence)  .

 When we process your functional licence application, we will automatically surrender your management licence and issue your new functional licence.

 You will not be able to carry out the activities covered by a management licence.


If you hold a Personal Management Licence and need to perform the activities covered by a Personal Functional Licence

 If you hold a management licence but only need to cover a functional role occasionally then your management licence allows you to do this.

 You can apply to vary your management licence to allow you to carry out the activities covered by a functional licence however, this will only be considered in some rare circumstances. We will question the need for this change and will expect a clear explanation. You will need to pay a fee of 25 percent of the management licence fee to change your licence. Details of how to pay this are included in the application.

 We cannot issue a personal licence if you already hold one. Therefore, you'll only hold a personal management licence.


 You'll need to pay the following administration costs for adding, deleting or amending a personal licence.

 It can take around 5 days to process variations to personal licence applications if there are no mistakes in the application.

 Administration costs for making changes to a personal functional licence |  Change  |  Amount  |
| --- | --- |
|  Adding a licensed activity  |  25 percent of standard licence fee  |
|  Amending a licensed activity  |  25 percent of standard licence fee  |
|  Removing a licensed activity  |  £40 fee  |
|  Changing details (requiring a new licence to be issued)  |  £40 fee  |
|  Adding a condition  |  25 percent of standard licence fee  |
|  Amending a condition  |  25 percent of standard licence fee  |
|  Removing a condition  |  25 percent of standard licence fee  |
|  Change of name  |  Free  |


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 Those who hold either a  [Personal Management Licence](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/personal-management-licence)  or  [Personal Functional Licence](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/personal-functional-licence)  , must tell the Commission within 10 working days after they become aware of a key event.

 This includes changes to your name, address and reporting any criminal convictions.

 You can find out more about  [what you need to tell us when you hold a personal licence](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/what-you-need-to-tell-us-when-you-hold-a-personal-licence)  .

##  Updating your email address and phone number

##  If you want to make changes to your licence

##  If you do not need your licence

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Updating your email address and phone number

 It is also important that you tell us about any changes to your email address or phone number.

 If you do not keep your contact details up to date, you may miss important information, including emails to remind you when you need to renew your licence.

 You can update your email address and phone number on the Manage your details section of the  [Manage and maintain your personal licence service](/service/manage-and-maintain-your-personal-licence)  .


If you want to make changes to your licence

 If you need to change the type of licence you have read our guidance on  [making changes to your personal licence](/licensees-and-businesses/page/making-changes-to-your-personal-licence)  .

##  Manage and maintain your personal licence


 Update your personal details using the Manage and maintain your personal licence service.

 [Start now](https://secure.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/manageyourpersonallicence)


 If you hold a Personal Functional Licence or Personal Management Licence and no longer need it, you can give it up or 'surrender' it.

 If you are no longer working in the gambling industry and do not plan to return, you should surrender your licence.

 You do not need to pay a fee to surrender your licence.

###  How to surrender your licence

 To surrender your licence online:

1. sign into our  [Manage and maintain your personal licence service](/service/manage-and-maintain-your-personal-licence)
2. from your account hub, select 'Surrender your licence', under the licence section
3. we'll process your request and your licence will no longer be active.

###  After you surrender your licence

 After we have processed your request, the  [register of personal licence holders](/public-register/personal)  will show your licence has been surrendered. It can take several days for this to update.

 Your entry will remain on the register for 3 years.

 If you start working in the gambling industry in a position that requires a personal licence, you'll need to  [apply for a new Personal Management Licence](/service/apply-for-a-personal-licence)  or  [apply for a Personal Functional Licence](/service/apply-for-a-personal-licence)  and pay a fee.


* [Managing your personal licence](#)
* [Updating your email address and phone number](#updating-your-email-address-and-phone-number)
* [If you want to make changes to your licence](#if-you-want-to-make-changes-to-your-licence)
* [If you do not need your licence](#if-you-do-not-need-your-licence)

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What you need to tell us when you hold a personal licence

 Those who hold either a  [Personal Management Licence](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/personal-management-licence)  or  [Personal Functional Licence](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/personal-functional-licence)  must tell the Commission within 10 working days after they become aware of any reportable event.

 The events you are required to notify the Commission are detailed in Part 3 of the  [Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP)](/licensees-and-businesses/lccp/condition/1-personal-licence-conditions-conditions)

###  You must tell us about the following events:

* any criminal investigation which is listed under  [Schedule 7 Relevant Offences of the Gambling Act 2005 (opens in a new tab)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/19/schedule/7)
* conviction of any offence listed under  [Schedule 7 Relevant Offences of the Gambling Act 2005 (opens in a new tab)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/19/schedule/7)
* any current or pending investigation by a professional, statutory, regulatory or government body in Great Britain or abroad
* the imposition of any sanction or penalty against you following an investigation by any professional, statutory, regulatory or government body in Great Britain or abroad
* the imposition of a disciplinary sanction against you, including dismissal, for gross misconduct
* resignation from a position for which a personal licence is required following commencement of disciplinary proceedings in respect of gross misconduct
* disqualification from acting as a company director
* the presentation of a petition for bankruptcy or sequestration or entering into an Individual Voluntary Agreement (IVA)
* a change in your name or address.

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##  Reporting events

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 You can change your name or address online using the  [Manage your personal licence service (opens in a new tab)](https://secure.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/manageyourpersonallicence)  . This will automatically create a key event when you change your details.

 You will need to upload a copy of evidence of your change of name, we accept the following documents:

* marriage certificate
* deed poll.

 You can upload evidence using a mobile phone or tablet by taking a picture of your evidence document. We do not require originals to be posted to us.


You can report an event online using the  [Manage your personal licence service (opens in a new tab)](https://secure.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/manageyourpersonallicence)  . You can also view the details of previously submitted events using this service.


* [What you need to tell us when you hold a personal licence](#)
* [Changing your name or address](#changing-your-name-or-address)
* [Reporting events](#reporting-events)

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Adding or removing a named person from your licence (Schedule X)

 To add or remove people on your licence, you must submit a variation application using our  [variation application form](#LmSW4LP22Qv258kEvsD7L)  and pay a fee. The current fees are detailed on the  [making changes to your operating licence](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/make-changes-to-your-operating-licence)  page.

 Any individuals being added to your licence must submit an  [Annex A](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/annex-a-declaration)  for approval.

>  It takes around 8 weeks to consider and approve a person to be added to Schedule X of your operating licence.
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Adding or removing someone from your operating licence (Schedule Y)

>  This guidance only applies to operating licensees who hold  [General betting (limited)](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-remote-general-betting-limited-operating-licence)  and who qualify as a  [Small Scale Operator (SSO)](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/small-scale-operator)  .
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 You can add an on-course representative to Schedule Y of your operating licence to allow them to accept bets on your behalf without your direct supervision. To add or remove people on your licence, you must submit a variation application using our  [variation application form](#LmSW4LP22Qv258kEvsD7L)  and pay a fee.

 The current fees are detailed on the  [making changes to your operating licence](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/make-changes-to-your-operating-licence)  page.

 Any individuals being added to your licence must submit an  [Annex A](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/annex-a-declaration)  for approval.

 When adding an on-course representative to take bets on your behalf you must supply a signed contract of employment showing the terms and conditions they are employed under with your variation application.

>  It takes around 8 weeks to consider and approve a person to be added to Schedule Y of your operating licence.
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 Some changes cannot be made online, please see the following details for how to make these changes.

 You must pay any fees for these changes using BACS and/or Faster Payments, which you can find on the  [paying fees](/licensees-and-businesses/page/paying-fees)  page. Payment must be made on the same day you submit the application form to us.

###  Change of Corporate Control

 For details on what a change of corporate control is and how to tell us about it, read our  [Change of Corporate Control guidance](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/change-of-corporate-control)  .

###  Change of Legal Entity

 For details on what a change of legal entity is and how to tell us about it, read our  [Change of Legal Entity guidance](/licensees-and-businesses/page/change-of-legal-entity)  .

###  Operating name changes

 Operating name changes only apply to companies. Sole proprietors and partnerships must see  [Change of Legal Entity guidance](/licensees-and-businesses/page/change-of-legal-entity)  .

 If the company number has changed as well as the name, your existing licence automatically lapses and you must  [apply for a new operating licence online](/service/apply-for-an-operating-licence)  .

 Cost: £40 per licence

###  Add, change or remove a licence condition

 If you want to add, change or remove a licence condition (other than the condition relating to your fee category), you must supply relevant supporting evidence that demonstrates why the condition should be added, changed or removed.

 For example, if your application is to add a condition to allow a company to  [operate under another company-s licence](/licensees-and-businesses/page/operating-under-another-companys-licence)  , you must demonstrate how that company meets our general principles for this.

 If your application is to remove a condition attached as a result of a  [review of the licence under s116 of the Gambling Act 2005](/policy/licensing-compliance-and-enforcement-under-the-gambling-act-2005/5-regulatory-enforcement)  , you must provide evidence that demonstrates that you have complied with that condition.

 Cost: if the condition relates to one licensed activity, it will cost 25 percent of the application fee for the related activity. If the condition relates to multiple licensed activities, it will cost 25 percent of the highest application fee for the activities to which the condition relates.

###  Adding a person to Schedule X

 [Schedule X changes](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/adding-or-removing-a-named-person-to-your-licence-schedule-x)  only apply to Small Scale Operators (SSO). Schedule X names the people who occupy the key management positions (key persons).

 To add people to Schedule X of your licence, you must submit an  [operating licence variation application form (PDF)](https://assets.ctfassets.net/j16ev64qyf6l/LmSW4LP22Qv258kEvsD7L/88c101059292cf6b25c0262ef59bd24c/Operating-licence-application-to-vary-form.pdf)  and pay a fee. To add a person to Schedule X, the person to be added must complete an Annex A. They must do this online through the  [apply for a personal licence service](/service/apply-for-a-personal-licence)  .

 Adding a key person also requires a  [key event](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/key-events-for-operators)  to be submitted.

 Cost: £160 per person per licence. Where multiple licences are held, a £40 fee will be charged for any additional licences. Where the personal to be added is already approved, it will cost £40 per person per licence.

 If by adding a person you have more than three people in relevant management positions, you are no longer an SSO. You must apply to vary the licence to remove Schedule X and all new people in relevant management positions must  [apply for Personal Management Licences (PML)](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/personal-management-licence)  . Existing people in key management positions have three years from the date you ceased to be SSO to apply for PMLs.

###  Removing a person from Schedule X

 To remove people from your licence, you must submit an  [operating licence variation application form (PDF)](https://assets.ctfassets.net/j16ev64qyf6l/LmSW4LP22Qv258kEvsD7L/88c101059292cf6b25c0262ef59bd24c/Operating-licence-application-to-vary-form.pdf)  and pay a fee.

 To remove a person from Schedule X, you must indicate if they are being replaced and, if not, who will take over their responsibilities.

 Removing a key person also requires a  [key event](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/key-events-for-operators)  to be submitted.

 Cost to remove Schedule X: £40 per person per licence.

###  Adding a person to Schedule Y

 [Schedule Y changes](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/adding-or-removing-a-representative-from-your-operating-licence-schedule-y)  only apply to operating licensees who hold a  [non-remote general betting limited licence](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-remote-general-betting-limited-operating-licence)  and qualify as a Small Scale Operator (SSO). Schedule Y names the people who are on-course representatives.

 To add people to Schedule Y of your licence, you must submit an  [operating licence variation application form (PDF)](https://assets.ctfassets.net/j16ev64qyf6l/LmSW4LP22Qv258kEvsD7L/88c101059292cf6b25c0262ef59bd24c/Operating-licence-application-to-vary-form.pdf)  and pay a fee.

 To add a person to Schedule Y, the person to be added must also complete an  [Annex A](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/annex-a-declaration)  and provide their contract of employment. They must do this online through the  [apply for a personal licence service](/service/apply-for-a-personal-licence)  .

 Cost: £160 per person per licence. Where multiple licences are held, a £40 fee will be charged for any additional licences. Where the person to be added is already approved, it will cost £40 per person per licence.

###  Removing a person from Schedule Y

 To remove people from your licence, you must submit an  [operating licence variation application form (PDF)](https://assets.ctfassets.net/j16ev64qyf6l/LmSW4LP22Qv258kEvsD7L/88c101059292cf6b25c0262ef59bd24c/Operating-licence-application-to-vary-form.pdf)  and pay a fee.

 To remove a person from Schedule Y, you must indicate if they are being replaced and, if not, who will take over their responsibilities.

 Cost to remove Schedule Y: £40 per person per licence.

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What you need to tell us when you hold an operating licence

 Your  [Licence conditions and codes of practice](/licensees-and-businesses/lccp)  have various reporting requirements.

 The information we collect from you helps to shape our decision making and our advice to government, therefore it is vital that you report on all the required data.

 To help you ensure you are reporting on all the required areas we have created this reporting summary list.

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Non-remote gaming machine technical - full licence

This licence allows you to manufacture, supply, install, adapt, maintain or repair a gaming machine or a part of a gaming machine.


|  Fee category  |  Annual gross value of sales  |  Application Fee  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  A1  |  Less than £550,000  |  £1,406  |
|  B1  |  £550,000 or greater, up to but excluding £6.6 million  |  £2,342  |
|  C1  |  £6.6 million or greater, up to but excluding £26.4 million  |  £23,435  |
|  D1  |  £26.4 million or greater, up to but excluding £50 million  |  £23,435  |
|  E1  |  £50 million or greater  |  £23,435  |


 Your first annual fee is due 30 days after your licence is issued and is reduced by 25 percent (ancillary and linked licence annual fees are not subject to this reduction).

 After this, fees are due every year before the anniversary of the day your licence was issued.

|  Fee category  |  Annual gross value of sales  |  Annual Fee  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  A1  |  Less than £550,000  |  £3,130  |
|  B1  |  £550,000 or greater, up to but excluding £6.6 million  |  £5,925  |
|  C1  |  £6.6 million or greater, up to but excluding £26.4 million  |  £16,145  |
|  D1  |  £26.4 million or greater, up to but excluding £50 million  |  £29,816  |
|  E1  |  £50 million or greater  |  £45,125  |


 If you apply for a  **non-remote gaming machine technical (full) licence**  and also want to supply gaming machine software by  **file transfer protocol (FTP) or by email**  , you may need to apply for an ancillary remote licence in addition to your non-remote licence.

 The gaming machine technical ancillary licence permits the supply of gaming machine software by FTP or email only, and is subject to the condition that you can only generate an annual value of gross sales which:

* is less than the total annual value of gross sales you generate through your non-remote operating licence and (if you hold it) the non-remote gambling software operating licence
* does not, in any event, exceed £50,000.

 **Ancillary remote application fee: £100**
 **There is no annual fee for this ancillary remote operating licence.**

 If your business uses any other form of remote communication, or if it does not meet the conditions of the ancillary licence outlined previously, you should apply for a  [remote gaming machine technical licence](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/remote-gaming-machine-technical-full-licence)  .


* [Non-remote gaming machine technical – supplier operating licence](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-remote-gaming-machine-technical-supplier-licence)
* [Non-remote gaming machine technical – software operating licence](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-remote-gaming-machine-technical-software-operating-licence)
* [Remote gaming machine technical - full licence](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/remote-gaming-machine-technical-full-licence)
* [Remote gaming machine technical – supplier operating licence](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/remote-gaming-machine-technical-supplier-licence)
* [Remote gaming machine technical – software operating licence](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/remote-gaming-machine-technical-software-operating-licence)
* [Non-remote linked licences gaming machine technical](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-remote-linked-licences-gaming-machine-technical)
* [Remote linked licences gaming machine technical](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/remote-linked-licences-gaming-machine-technical)

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Information about the renewal process for club gaming and club machine permits.


 Apply for a club gaming or club gaming machine permit from your local licensing authority, which is usually your local council.

 You can  [find your local council on GOV.UK (opens in new tab)](https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council)  .

##  Club gaming permit

##  Club machine permit

##  Duration of club gaming and machine permits

##  Renewal of club machine and gaming permits

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 A club gaming permit (CGP) is available to  [members- clubs](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/members-clubs-and-commercial-clubs#what-is-a-members-club)  or miners- welfare institutes, but not  [commercial clubs](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/members-clubs-and-commercial-clubs#what-is-a-commercial-club)  .

* equal chance gaming, such as poker and bingo
* games of chance (pontoon and chemin de fer only)
* up to 3 gaming machines in total of categories B3A, B4, C or D, but by agreement, only one machine can be of category B3A.

 These are:

* no limits on stakes and prizes, except bingo where there is a stakes and prizes limit of £2,000 in any seven day period
* limit on participation fees per person per day - £20 for bridge and or whist (if played on a day on which no facilities of any kinds of gaming (other than bridge or whist) are provided by the relevant club on that day), £3 for other gaming (including poker) in any other circumstances.


 A club machine permit (CMP) is available to members- clubs, miners- welfare institutes and commercial clubs.

 It allows the club to offer:

* equal chance gaming such as poker and bingo
* up to three gaming machines in total of categories B3A, B4, C or D, but by agreement, only one machine can be of category B3A (B3A not permitted for commercial clubs).

###  Restrictions on the gaming

 These include limits on:

* stakes and prizes for bingo, a maximum of  **£2,000**  in any seven day period
* stakes for poker -  **£10**  per person per game, within a premises limit of £250 in stakes per day and £1,000 per week
* prizes for poker -  **£250**  per game
* participation fees per person per day -  **£18**  for bridge or whist (if played on a day on which no facilities of any kind of gaming (other than bridge or whist) are provided by the relevant club on that day),  **£1**  for other gaming (including poker),  **£3**  where it-s a commercial club.


Duration of club gaming and machine permits

 A club gaming permit or club machine permit lasts for ten years unless it ceases to have effect because it is surrendered or lapses.

###  In England and Wales

 In England and Wales, a club gaming or machine permit that was granted under a fast track procedure (by those clubs with Club Premises Certificates under the Licensing Act 2003) does  **not**  expire.

 It only ceases to have effect if it is:

* surrendered
* cancelled
* forfeited, or
* it lapses because the club premises certificate is not in place.

###  In Scotland

 In Scotland, there is no fast-track procedure. Permits will need to be renewed after 10 years.


Renewal of club machine and gaming permits

 An application for the renewal of a club machine or club gaming permit must be made during the period beginning three months before the permit expires and ending six weeks before it expires.

>  Example: if the club gaming permit or machine permit was issued on 1 October 2007, you'd need to apply for renewal between 1 July 2017 and 20 August 2017.
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>

 Although set out in different regulations, the process for renewal is the same in Scotland as in England and Wales, unless specified.

###  Renewal costs

 The process for club gaming permit or machine permit renewal is exactly the same as for a new application. The renewal fee for clubs is also the same as for a new application and is  **£200**  .

 A club in England or Wales that originally applied for a club gaming permit or machine permit under the normal application process (not fast-tracked) because it did not hold a club premises certificate at that time, but has since secured a club premises certificate, will then renew at the fast-track reduced fee of  **£100**  .


* [Club gaming and machine permits](#)
* [Club gaming permit](#club-gaming-permit)
* [Club machine permit](#club-machine-permit)
* [Duration of club gaming and machine permits](#duration-of-club-gaming-and-machine-permits)
* [Renewal of club machine and gaming permits](#renewal-of-club-machine-and-gaming-permits)

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This licence is for Adult Gaming Centres (AGC), often called arcades.


|  Fee category  |  Annual gross gambling yield  |  Application Fee  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  A1  |  Less than £200,000  |  £1,406  |
|  A2  |  £200,000 or greater, up to but excluding £750,000  |  £1,406  |
|  A3  |  £750,000 or greater, up to but excluding £1.25 million  |  £1,406  |
|  B1  |  £1.25 million or greater, up to but excluding £2 million  |  £1,406  |
|  B2  |  £2 million or greater, up to but excluding £4 million  |  £1,406  |
|  B3  |  £4 million or greater, up to but excluding £7.5 million  |  £1,406  |
|  C1  |  £7.5 million or greater, up to but excluding £14 million  |  £2,342  |
|  D1  |  £14 million or greater, up to but excluding £30 million  |  £7,030  |
|  E1  |  £30 million or greater, up to but excluding £125 million  |  £23,435  |
|  E2  |  £125 million or greater, up to but excluding £225 million  |  £23,435  |
|  E3  |  £225 million or greater, up to but excluding £325 million  |  £23,435  |
|  E4  |  £325 million or greater  |  £23,435  |


 Your first annual fee is due 30 days after your licence is issued and is reduced by 25 percent (ancillary and linked licence annual fees are not subject to this reduction).

 After this, fees are due every year before the anniversary of the day your licence was issued.

|  Fee category  |  Annual gross gambling yield  |  Annual Fee  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  A1  |  Less than £200,000  |  £1,511  |
|  A2  |  £200,000 or greater, up to but excluding £750,000  |  £1,576  |
|  A3  |  £750,000 or greater, up to but excluding £1.25 million  |  £2,300  |
|  B1  |  £1.25 million or greater, up to but excluding £2 million  |  £3,485  |
|  B2  |  £2 million or greater, up to but excluding £4 million  |  £3,734  |
|  B3  |  £4 million or greater, up to but excluding £7.5 million  |  £4,207  |
|  C1  |  £7.5 million or greater, up to but excluding £14 million  |  £11,861  |
|  D1  |  £14 million or greater, up to but excluding £30 million  |  £26,559  |
|  E1  |  £30 million or greater, up to but excluding £125 million  |  £46,092  |
|  E2  |  £125 million or greater, up to but excluding £225 million  |  £69,290  |
|  E3  |  £225 million or greater, up to but excluding £325 million  |  £86,626  |
|  E4  |  £325 million or greater  |  £115,376 plus £25,000 for each complete additional £200 million of annual gross gambling yield above £325 million  |


* [Family entertainment centre](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/family-entertainment-centre)

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This licence is for Family Entertainment Centres (FEC), often called arcades.


|  Fee category  |  Annual gross gambling yield  |  Application Fee  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  A1  |  Less than £200,000  |  £1,406  |
|  A2  |  £200,000 or greater, up to but excluding £750,000  |  £1,406  |
|  A3  |  £750,000 or greater, up to but excluding £1.25 million  |  £1,406  |
|  B1  |  £1.25 million or greater, up to but excluding £2 million  |  £1,406  |
|  B2  |  £2 million or greater, up to but excluding £4 million  |  £1,406  |
|  B3  |  £4 million or greater, up to but excluding £7.5 million  |  £1,406  |
|  C1  |  £7.5 million or greater, up to but excluding £14 million  |  £2,342  |
|  D1  |  £14 million or greater, up to but excluding £30 million  |  £7,030  |
|  E1  |  £30 million or greater  |  £23,435  |


 Your first annual fee is due 30 days after your licence is issued and is reduced by 25 percent (ancillary and linked licence annual fees are not subject to this reduction).

 After this, fees are due every year before the anniversary of the day your licence was issued.

|  Fee category  |  Annual gross gambling yield  |  Annual Fee  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  A1  |  Less than £200,000  |  £1,150  |
|  A2  |  £200,000 or greater, up to but excluding £750,000  |  £1,173  |
|  A3  |  £750,000 or greater, up to but excluding £1.25 million  |  £1,926  |
|  B1  |  £1.25 million or greater, up to but excluding £2 million  |  £3,082  |
|  B2  |  £2 million or greater, up to but excluding £4 million  |  £3,360  |
|  B3  |  £4 million or greater, up to but excluding £7.5 million  |  £3,833  |
|  C1  |  £7.5 million or greater, up to but excluding £14 million  |  £11,236  |
|  D1  |  £14 million or greater, up to but excluding £30 million  |  £22,072  |
|  E1  |  £30 million or greater  |  £41,840  |


* [Adult gaming centre](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/adult-gaming-centre)

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Non-remote general betting standard operating licence

This licence allows you to provide betting facilities at betting shops and at tracks and or courses.


 This page details fees for the following:

###  Application fees

* Non-remote general betting standard
* Non-remote general betting standard (no gaming machines)

###  Annual fees

* Non-remote general betting standard
* Non-remote general betting standard (no gaming machines)


Current application fees - General betting standard

|  Fee category  |  Annual gross gambling yield  |  Application Fee  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  A1  |  Less than £200,000  |  £1,406  |
|  A2  |  £200,000 or greater, up to but excluding £750,000  |  £1,406  |
|  A3  |  £750,000 or greater, up to but excluding £1.25 million  |  £1,406  |
|  B1  |  £1.25 million or greater, up to but excluding £2 million  |  £1,406  |
|  B2  |  £2 million or greater, up to but excluding £4 million  |  £1,406  |
|  B3  |  £4 million or greater, up to but excluding £7.5 million  |  £1,406  |
|  C1  |  £7.5 million or greater, up to but excluding £14 million  |  £4,920  |
|  D1  |  £14 million or greater, up to but excluding £30 million  |  £24,605  |
|  E1  |  £30 million or greater, up to but excluding £125 million  |  £27,485  |
|  E2  |  £125 million or greater, up to but excluding £325 million  |  £31,805  |
|  E3  |  £325 million or greater, up to but excluding £550 million  |  £44,686  |
|  E4  |  £550 million or greater, up to but excluding £750 million  |  £57,646  |
|  E5  |  £750 million or greater, up to but excluding £1 billion  |  £57,646  |
|  E6  |  £1 billion or greater, up to but excluding £1.25 billion  |  £57,646  |
|  E7  |  £1.25 billion or greater, up to but excluding £1.5 billion  |  £57,646  |
|  E8  |  £1.5 billion or greater, up to but excluding £1.75 billion  |  £57,646  |
|  E9  |  £1.75 billion or greater  |  £57,646  |


Non-remote general betting standard - no gaming machines

###  Current application fees

|  Fee category  |  Annual gross gambling yield  |  Application Fee  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  A1  |  Less than £200,000  |  £1,406  |
|  A2  |  £200,000 or greater, up to but excluding £750,000  |  £1,406  |
|  A3  |  £750,000 or greater, up to but excluding £1.25 million  |  £1,406  |
|  B1  |  £1.25 million or greater, up to but excluding £2 million  |  £1,406  |
|  B2  |  £2 million or greater, up to but excluding £4 million  |  £1,406  |
|  B3  |  £4 million or greater, up to but excluding £7.5 million  |  £1,406  |
|  C1  |  £7.5 million or greater, up to but excluding £14 million  |  £4,920  |


Current annual fees - General betting standard

 Your first annual fee is due 30 days after your licence is issued and is reduced by 25 percent (ancillary and linked licence annual fees are not subject to this reduction).

 After this, fees are due every year before the anniversary of the day your licence was issued.

|  Fee category  |  Annual gross gambling yield  |  Annual Fee  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  A1  |  Less than £200,000  |  £1,523  |
|  A2  |  £200,000 or greater, up to but excluding £750,000  |  £1,699  |
|  A3  |  £750,000 or greater, up to but excluding £1.25 million  |  £2,873  |
|  B1  |  £1.25 million or greater, up to but excluding £2 million  |  £4,183  |
|  B2  |  £2 million or greater, up to but excluding £4 million  |  £4,945  |
|  B3  |  £4 million or greater, up to but excluding £7.5 million  |  £6,235  |
|  C1  |  £7.5 million or greater, up to but excluding £14 million  |  £14,672  |
|  D1  |  £14 million or greater, up to but excluding £30 million  |  £34,730  |
|  E1  |  £30 million or greater, up to but excluding £125 million  |  £53,628  |
|  E2  |  £125 million or greater, up to but excluding £325 million  |  £122,904  |
|  E3  |  £325 million or greater, up to but excluding £550 million  |  £222,609  |
|  E4  |  £550 million or greater, up to but excluding £750 million  |  £322,354  |
|  E5  |  £750 million or greater, up to but excluding £1 billion  |  £427,967  |
|  E6  |  £1 billion or greater, up to but excluding £1.25 billion  |  £545,315  |
|  E7  |  £1.25 billion or greater, up to but excluding £1.5 billion  |  £662,662  |
|  E8  |  £1.5 billion or greater, up to but excluding £1.75 billion  |  £780,011  |
|  E9  |  £1.75 billion or greater  |  £895,011 plus £100,000 for each complete additional £250 million of annual gross gambling yield above £1.75 billion  |


 This licence is for where there are no gaming machines on a betting premises.

###  Current annual fees

 If you intend to provide betting at licensed premises but will not make any gaming machines available for use on those premises, the annual fees for your general betting (standard) operating licence will be as shown in the following table. The application fee for your licence will be the same as shown in the table at the top of this page.

|  Fee category  |  Annual gross gambling yield  |  Annual Fee  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  A1  |  Less than £200,000  |  £1,408  |
|  A2  |  £200,000 or greater, up to but excluding £750,000  |  £1,584  |
|  A3  |  £750,000 or greater, up to but excluding £1.25 million  |  £2,758  |
|  B1  |  £1.25 million or greater, up to but excluding £2 million  |  £4,068  |
|  B2  |  £2 million or greater, up to but excluding £4 million  |  £4,830  |
|  B3  |  £4 million or greater, up to but excluding £7.5 million  |  £6,120  |
|  C1  |  £7.5 million or greater, up to but excluding £14 million  |  £14,557  |