 Gambling in Great Britain and the Gambling Commission's duties and responsibilities are detailed in the Gambling Act 2005.

 The following legislation and policies are also applicable to operating licence holders.

* [Gambling Act 2005

 Gambling Act 2005 (link opens in new window)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/19/contents "Link opens in a new tab")

###  Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP)

 The LCCP outlines the requirements that all operating and personal licence holders must follow.

* [**Guidance**  Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP)

 The LCCP outlines the requirements that all licensees must follow when running a gambling business or working in the industry.](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/lccp)
###  Policies and guidance

 The following guidance and policies are also relevant for all licensees.

* [**Policy**  Licensing, compliance and enforcement under the Gambling Act 2005

 The Commission’s approach to risk underpins its licensing, compliance and enforcement functions.](/policy/licensing-compliance-and-enforcement-under-the-gambling-act-2005)
* [**Policy**  Statement of principles for licensing and regulation

 The Commission's statement of principles for licensing and regulation.](/policy/statement-of-principles-for-licensing-and-regulation)
* [**Policy**  Statement of principles for determining financial penalties

 The Commission's statement of principles for determining financial penalties.](/policy/statement-of-principles-for-determining-financial-penalties)
* [**Guidance**  Other policies, advice and guidance notes

 We are gradually removing PDF's from our website. Find published advice notes and guidance in PDF's we've not yet converted.](/licensees-and-businesses/page/all-policies-advice-and-guidance-notes)
* [**Guidance**  Anti-money laundering legislation

 Anti-money laundering legislation and regulatory codes of practice operators must comply with.](/licensees-and-businesses/page/anti-money-laundering-legislation)
###  Technical standards

 All licence holders must comply with our technical standards and requirements. However, these standards should not be used as a measure of reliability, quality or security.

 These standards and requirements permit equivalence between different types of technology and do not specify proprietary products or technologies.

 Testing regimes for these standards will permit equivalent international standards (ISO).

* [**Guidance**  Remote gambling and software technical standards (RTS) guidance

 Gambling software and remote operating licence holders (including ancillary remote betting) are required to comply with our remote technical standards (RTS).](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/remote-gambling-and-software-technical-standards)
* [**Standards**  Remote gambling and software technical standards (RTS)

 Remote gambling and software technical standards under section 89 and section 97 of the Gambling Act 2005.](/standards/remote-gambling-and-software-technical-standards)
* [**Strategy**  Testing strategy for compliance with remote gambling and software technical standards

 Requirements for the timing and procedures for the testing of remote gambling products.](/strategy/testing-strategy-for-compliance-with-remote-gambling-and-software-technical)


 You can apply online for an adult gaming centre (AGC) or licensed family entertainment centre (FEC) licence. You do not require a licence for unlicensed family entertainment centres (UFECs).

 The length of an arcade application depends on the complexity of your business.

>  You will need to apply for an operating licence, before you apply for a premises licence from the local licensing authority.
>
>

* [**Guidance**  What you need to send us when you apply for an operating licence

 Find out which documents you will need when applying for an operating licence for your gambling business.](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/what-you-need-to-send-us-when-you-apply-for-an-operating-licence)

###  Information you'll need for getting a licence

 We will ask you to provide information about you and your business as part of your licence application.

* [**Guidance**  What you need to send us when you apply for an operating licence

 Find out which documents you will need when applying for an operating licence for your gambling business.](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/what-you-need-to-send-us-when-you-apply-for-an-operating-licence)
###  Apply online

 You can use our online service to apply for an operating licence.

 If you have not used the service before, you'll need an email address only you can access to be able to create an account.

>  Make sure you include all the information we ask for when you submit your application. If your application is rejected because something is missing, we will not refund your application fee.
>
>

* [**Service**  Apply for a licence to operate a gambling business

 Use this service if you want to apply for a licence to run a gambling business.](https://secure.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/ApplicationHub/Account/Login "Link opens in a new tab")
###  Assessing your application

###  If your application is rejected

 We will send you a letter explaining which documents are missing and you'll need to reapply online.

 You must provide the missing documents, as well as the documents you included originally, and you will need to pay the application fee again.

* [**Guidance**  How we assess operating licence applications

 Find out what we consider when assessing an operating licence application.](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/how-we-assess-operating-licence-applications)
###  Your licence

 If we grant you a licence to run a gambling business, you will be able to download a copy of your licence from eServices.

 You must make your licence available for inspection by request from Gambling Commission staff, licensing authority staff or other official bodies such as the police or fire service.

* [**Service**  eServices for operating licence holders

 eServices allows operating licence holders to make changes to their licence, submit regulatory returns and other notifications to the Gambling Commission.](https://secure.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/EServices/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2feservices "Link opens in a new tab")


 An important part of the Gambling Commission’s work is to ensure that licence holders are compliant. Compliance requires licence holders to understand and act in accordance with:

* the  [Gambling Act 2005](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/19/contents)  (opens in a new tab)
* regulations (statutory instruments) made under the Gambling Act 2005
* the  [Licence conditions and codes of practice (LCCP)](/licensees-and-businesses/lccp)
* any  [technical standards](#arcades-technical-standards)  that apply to operating licences.

 Compliance activity is based on risk and the risk that each licensed activity poses to the Gambling Commission’s  [licensing objectives](/about-us/guide/licensing-objectives)  .

 The three licensing objectives are:

* keeping crime out of gambling
* ensuring gambling is conducted fairly and openly
* protecting children and vulnerable people from being harmed or exploited by gambling.

###  Compliance

 Guidance and information for running a compliant gambling business. Including information on how we carry out assessments, your responsibilities under the LCCP and other gambling-related legislation.

* [**Hub**  Compliance

 How we do compliance assessments and important compliance information.](/licensees-and-businesses/compliance)
###  What you need to tell us

 You are required to tell us about certain things that happen in your business, these are dependent on the licences and activities you hold.

* [**Guidance**  What you need to tell us when you hold an operating licence

 This guidance summarises all of the types of data and information that you are required to tell us when you hold an operating licence.](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/what-you-need-to-tell-us-when-you-hold-an-operating-licence)
* [**Guidance**  Key events for operators

 These guides will inform you of the key events you must tell us about when you hold an operating licence.](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/key-events-for-operators)
* [**Guidance**  Guidance to operators for age verification test purchasing (non-remote)

 This guidance explains what data we need from you about age verification test purchasing when you hold a non-remote operating licence.](/guidance/guidance-to-operators-for-age-verification-test-purchasing-non-remote)
* [**Guidance**  Regulatory returns guidance

 Guidance for information collected in the Regulatory Returns service by licensing sector.](/guidance/regulatory-returns-guidance)
* [**Guidance**  Assurance statements

 This guidance explains our data and information requirements if you are required to send us an assurance statement.](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/assurance-statements)
* [**Guidance**  Gaming machine and remote games information requirements

 This guidance explains our data and information requirements for games test, games annual audit and security audit reports.](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/gaming-machine-and-remote-games-information-requirements)
###  Public Register

 We provide details of all businesses and individuals we licence on our  [Public Register](/public-register)  service.

 When you are issued a licence, we will display the details of your licence on the register.

 This includes:

* your head office address
* details of the activities you are licensed for and from when
* domain and trading names you've told us about, and
* details of any regulatory action that has been carried out.

* [**Service**  Public Register of licensees, premises and regulatory actions

 The register lets you search and download information about licensed businesses, individuals and premises. You can also find information about regulatory action we have taken against licensees.](/public-register "Link opens in a new tab")
###  Making changes to your licence

 You can make most changes to your licence online, using eServices.

 You can:

* add or remove licence activities
* change the activity fee category up or down
* add or remove management or key people in the business
* add or remove trading names
* add or remove domain names for websites where you provide gambling.

>  Some of these  [changes require you to pay a fee](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/make-changes-to-your-operating-licence)  .
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* [**Service**  eServices for operating licence holders

 eServices allows operating licence holders to make changes to their licence, submit regulatory returns and other notifications to the Gambling Commission.](https://secure.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/EServices/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2feservices "Link opens in a new tab")
###  Surrendering your licence

 If you no longer need your licence, you can surrender it.

* [**Guidance**  Surrender your operating licence

 Find out how to surrender your operating licence partially or in full.](/licensees-and-businesses/page/surrender-your-operating-licence)


Information for betting in shops, tracks, racecourses and pools, including real and virtual betting.


* [Types of operating licence](#generic-types-of-operating-licence)
* [Licence activities](#betting-licences-and-fees-licence-activities)
* [Fees](#generic-fees-you-need-to-pay)
* [Calculating your fees](#generic-calculating-your-fees)
* [Personal Management Licences](#generic-personal-management-licences)
* [Annex A](#generic-annex-a-declaration)
* [Premises licence](#betting-licences-and-fees-premises)


* [Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP)](#generic-legislation-and-policies-lccp)
* [Policies and guidance](#generic-legislation-and-policies-policies-and-guidance)


* [Information you'll need for your application](#betting-getting-a-licence-information-youll-need-for-your-application)
* [Apply online](#generic-operating-licence-application)
* [Assessing your application](#generic-assessing-your-application)
* [Your licence](#generic-your-licence)


* [Compliance](#generic-compliance)
* [What you need to tell us](#generic-what-you-need-to-tell-us-when-you-hold-a-licence)
* [Public Register](#generic-public-register)
* [Display of licensed status](#generic-display-of-licensed-status)
* [Making changes to your licence](#generic-making-changes-to-your-licence)
* [Surrendering your licence](#generic-surrendering-your-licence)


 There are three separate definitions of betting under The Gambling Act 2005.

 **1.**  Accepting a bet on:

* the outcome of a race, competition or other event or process
* the likelihood of anything occurring or not occurring
* whether anything is or is not true.

 **2.**  A transaction that relates to the outcome of a race, competition or other event or process may be a bet within the meaning of section 1 even if:

* the race, competition, event or process has already occurred or been completed
* one party to the transaction knows the outcome.

 **3.**  A transaction that relates to the likelihood of anything occurring or not occurring may be a bet within the meaning of section 1 even if:

* the thing has already occurred or failed to occur
* one party to the transaction knows that the thing has already occurred or failed to occur.

 You can read more about the legal definition of betting in  [Part 1 section 9 of the Gambling Act 2005 (opens in a new tab)]( https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/19/part/1/crossheading/betting)


 Guidance for the betting sector.

* [**Guidance**  Betting: advice for remote, non-remote and betting intermediaries

 Advice note for remote, non-remote and betting intermediaries - October 2013 (updated October 2014)](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/betting-advice-for-remote-non-remote-and-betting-intermediaries)
* [Betting on lotteries and lottery themed gaming products

 Information on betting on lotteries and lottery themed gaming products whilst being clear to consumers](/licensees-and-businesses/page/betting-on-lotteries-and-lottery-themed-gaming-products)
* [Customers knowledge of who they are participating against

 Greater transparency is required for customers to ensure they are aware of who they are participating against.](/licensees-and-businesses/page/customers-knowledge-of-who-they-are-participating-against)
* [**Guidance**  In-play or in-running betting

 In-play betting (or in-running or live betting as it is also known) is betting while the event is actually taking place.](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/in-play-or-in-running-betting)
* [Occasional Use Notices (OUNs)

 Licensed gambling businesses can use Occassional Use Notices (OUNs) to provide betting facilities at sporting events such as point-to-point racecourses.](/licensees-and-businesses/page/occasional-use-notices-ouns)
* [Offering bets on eSports

 Betting on electronic sports or eSports should be treated no differently as betting on any other live event. Includes position paper on virtual currencies, eSports and social casino gaming.](/licensees-and-businesses/page/offering-bets-on-esports)
* [**Guidance**  Pool betting licensing arrangements

 Guidance on pool betting licensing arrangements from 13 July 2018 and information on operating models.](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/pool-betting-licensing-arrangements)
* [Settling bets in accordance with published rules

 Information for operators on how to ensure bets are being settled in accordance with our published rules.](/licensees-and-businesses/page/settling-bets-in-accordance-with-published-rules)


 There are different types of licence that betting businesses may need to apply for, you may need more than of the following:

* [operating licence](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/operating-licences)
* [Personal Management Licence](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/personal-management-licence)
* [premises licence](/licensees-and-businesses/page/premises-licence)
* [Annex A for small-scale operators](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/annex-a-declaration)

 We issue operating licences and personal licences; premises licences are issued by local licensing authorities.

###  Types of operating licence

 An operating licence allows you to provide gambling activities to customers in Great Britain.

* [**Guidance**  Operating licences

 An operating licence is required to provide most gambling facilities in Great Britain.](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/operating-licences)
###  Licence activities

 You can apply to us for a licence to provide betting in a premises (non-remote) or online (remote).

##  Activities

###  Fees

 The fees you need to pay depend on what you are applying for, and what your anticipated gross gambling yield (GGY) is.

* [**Guidance**  Fees you need to pay and when you should pay them

 Information on the fees for each licence, when these will need to be paid, and the payment methods you can use.](/licensees-and-businesses/page/fees-you-need-to-pay-and-when)
* [**Guidance**  Annual fees

 Information and guidance about annual fees for operating licence holders.](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/annual-fees)
* [**Guidance**  Paying fees

 Find out how to pay fees to the Gambling Commission.](/licensees-and-businesses/page/paying-fees)
###  Calculating your fees

 Our online fees calculator can help you with understanding the amounts of your application, first annual and annual fees.

* [**Service**  Operating licence fees calculator

 Calculate application, first annual and annual fees for operating licences.](https://secure.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/publicfeecalc "Link opens in a new tab")
###  Personal Management Licences

 Personal Management Licences allow people to work in certain roles in a gambling business.

 Some businesses do not require personal licences to be held. Instead, you need to submit an Annex A. These are required for businesses with three employees or less.

* [**Guidance**  Personal Management Licence (PML) guide

 Information on PMLs, including the specific roles that require one, the fees you will have to pay, and how you can apply.](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/personal-management-licence)
###  Annex A

 If your business qualifies as a  [small-scale operator](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/small-scale-operator)  , you can submit an Annex A instead of applying for a Personal Management Licence.

* [**Guidance**  Annex A guide

 Information about Annex As and when they are required.](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/annex-a-declaration)
###  Premises licence

 You will need a premises licence to provide betting to players in a non-remote setting. You will need to apply to the licensing authority the premises is located, to get a premises licence.

>  You will need to apply for an operating licence, before you apply for any premises licences.
>
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* [All](#all)
* [Non-remote](#Non-remote)
* [Remote](#Remote)

##  All activities

##  Non-remote licence activities

##  Remote licence activities


* [Non-remote betting intermediary licence

 This licence allows you to bring two or more betting parties together so they can bet against each other, but you never have liability for their bets. An example of a non-remote betting intermediary is a tic-tac at a racecourse.

 Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-remote-betting-intermediary-operating-licence)
* [Non-remote general betting limited operating licence

 This licence allows you to provide facilities for betting on tracks (for example, horse race courses and greyhound tracks) as an on-course bookmaker.

 Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-remote-general-betting-limited-operating-licence)
* [Non-remote general betting standard operating licence

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

 Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-remote-general-betting-standard-operating-licence)
* [Non-remote pool betting operating licence

 This licence allows you to operate a pool betting business (if you intend to operate an online pool betting business, you will need the remote pool betting operating licence).

 Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-remote-pool-betting-operating-licence)
* [Remote betting host real events licence

 This licence will allow you to provide facilities for betting on real events (but not virtual events) by means of remote communication (for example, a website).

 Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/remote-betting-host-real-events-licence)
* [Remote betting host virtual events licence

 This licence will allow you to provide facilities for betting on virtual events (but not real events) by means of remote communication (for example, a website).

 Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/remote-betting-host-virtual-events-licence)
* [Remote betting intermediary operating licence

 This licence allows you to bring two or more betting parties together online in circumstances where you do not have liability for their bets. A remote betting intermediary is also commonly known as a betting exchange.

 Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/remote-betting-intermediary-operating-licence)
* [Remote betting intermediary trading rooms only licence

 This licence allows you to run a trading room from a premises licensed by your local licensing authority (betting premises or track premises licence).

 Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/remote-betting-intermediary-trading-rooms-operating-licence)
* [Remote general betting limited licence

 This licence allows you to provide facilities for betting only over the telephone or by email (in circumstances where you are manually processing the bets).

 Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/remote-general-betting-limited-licence)
* [Remote general betting standard real events licence

 This licence allows you to provide facilities for remote (online) gambling to consumers in Britain. It allows the provision of facilities for betting on real events (but not virtual events) by means of remote communication (for example, a website).

 Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/remote-general-betting-standard-real-events-licence)
* [Remote general betting standard virtual events licence

 This licence allows you to provide facilities for remote (online) gambling to consumers in Britain.

 Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/remote-general-betting-standard-virtual-events-licence)
* [Remote pool betting licence

 This licence allows you to run a pool betting business online (or through other means of remote communication).

 Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/remote-pool-betting-licence)


* [Non-remote betting intermediary licence

 This licence allows you to bring two or more betting parties together so they can bet against each other, but you never have liability for their bets. An example of a non-remote betting intermediary is a tic-tac at a racecourse.

 Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-remote-betting-intermediary-operating-licence)
* [Non-remote general betting limited operating licence

 This licence allows you to provide facilities for betting on tracks (for example, horse race courses and greyhound tracks) as an on-course bookmaker.

 Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-remote-general-betting-limited-operating-licence)
* [Non-remote general betting standard operating licence

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

 Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-remote-general-betting-standard-operating-licence)
* [Non-remote pool betting operating licence

 This licence allows you to operate a pool betting business (if you intend to operate an online pool betting business, you will need the remote pool betting operating licence).

 Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-remote-pool-betting-operating-licence)


* [Remote betting host real events licence

 This licence will allow you to provide facilities for betting on real events (but not virtual events) by means of remote communication (for example, a website).

 Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/remote-betting-host-real-events-licence)
* [Remote betting host virtual events licence

 This licence will allow you to provide facilities for betting on virtual events (but not real events) by means of remote communication (for example, a website).

 Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/remote-betting-host-virtual-events-licence)
* [Remote betting intermediary operating licence

 This licence allows you to bring two or more betting parties together online in circumstances where you do not have liability for their bets. A remote betting intermediary is also commonly known as a betting exchange.

 Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/remote-betting-intermediary-operating-licence)
* [Remote betting intermediary trading rooms only licence

 This licence allows you to run a trading room from a premises licensed by your local licensing authority (betting premises or track premises licence).

 Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/remote-betting-intermediary-trading-rooms-operating-licence)
* [Remote general betting limited licence

 This licence allows you to provide facilities for betting only over the telephone or by email (in circumstances where you are manually processing the bets).

 Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/remote-general-betting-limited-licence)
* [Remote general betting standard real events licence

 This licence allows you to provide facilities for remote (online) gambling to consumers in Britain. It allows the provision of facilities for betting on real events (but not virtual events) by means of remote communication (for example, a website).

 Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/remote-general-betting-standard-real-events-licence)
* [Remote general betting standard virtual events licence

 This licence allows you to provide facilities for remote (online) gambling to consumers in Britain.

 Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/remote-general-betting-standard-virtual-events-licence)
* [Remote pool betting licence

 This licence allows you to run a pool betting business online (or through other means of remote communication).

 Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/remote-pool-betting-licence)


 Gambling in Great Britain and the Gambling Commission's duties and responsibilities are detailed in the Gambling Act 2005.

 The following legislation and policies are also applicable to operating licence holders.

* [Gambling Act 2005

 Gambling Act 2005 (link opens in new window)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/19/contents "Link opens in a new tab")

###  Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP)

 The LCCP outlines the requirements that all operating and personal licence holders must follow.

* [**Guidance**  Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP)

 The LCCP outlines the requirements that all licensees must follow when running a gambling business or working in the industry.](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/lccp)
###  Policies and guidance

 The following guidance and policies are also relevant for all licensees.

* [**Policy**  Licensing, compliance and enforcement under the Gambling Act 2005

 The Commission’s approach to risk underpins its licensing, compliance and enforcement functions.](/policy/licensing-compliance-and-enforcement-under-the-gambling-act-2005)
* [**Policy**  Statement of principles for licensing and regulation

 The Commission's statement of principles for licensing and regulation.](/policy/statement-of-principles-for-licensing-and-regulation)
* [**Policy**  Statement of principles for determining financial penalties

 The Commission's statement of principles for determining financial penalties.](/policy/statement-of-principles-for-determining-financial-penalties)
* [**Guidance**  Other policies, advice and guidance notes

 We are gradually removing PDF's from our website. Find published advice notes and guidance in PDF's we've not yet converted.](/licensees-and-businesses/page/all-policies-advice-and-guidance-notes)
* [**Guidance**  Anti-money laundering legislation

 Anti-money laundering legislation and regulatory codes of practice operators must comply with.](/licensees-and-businesses/page/anti-money-laundering-legislation)


 You can apply online for a licence from us to provide betting activities.

 A betting application can take up to x months to process depending on the complexity of your business.

>  You will need to apply for an operating licence, before you apply for a premises licence from the local licensing authority.
>
>

###  Information you'll need for your application

 We will ask you to provide information about you and your business as part of your licence application.

* [**Guidance**  What you need to send us when you apply for an operating licence

 Find out which documents you will need when applying for an operating licence for your gambling business.](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/what-you-need-to-send-us-when-you-apply-for-an-operating-licence)
###  Apply online

 You can use our online service to apply for an operating licence.

 If you have not used the service before, you'll need an email address only you can access to be able to create an account.

>  Make sure you include all the information we ask for when you submit your application. If your application is rejected because something is missing, we will not refund your application fee.
>
>

* [**Service**  Apply for a licence to operate a gambling business

 Use this service if you want to apply for a licence to run a gambling business.](https://secure.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/ApplicationHub/Account/Login "Link opens in a new tab")
###  Assessing your application

###  If your application is rejected

 We will send you a letter explaining which documents are missing and you'll need to reapply online.

 You must provide the missing documents, as well as the documents you included originally, and you will need to pay the application fee again.

* [**Guidance**  How we assess operating licence applications

 Find out what we consider when assessing an operating licence application.](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/how-we-assess-operating-licence-applications)
###  Your licence

 If we grant you a licence to run a gambling business, you will be able to download a copy of your licence from eServices.

 You must make your licence available for inspection by request from Gambling Commission staff, licensing authority staff or other official bodies such as the police or fire service.

* [**Service**  eServices for operating licence holders

 eServices allows operating licence holders to make changes to their licence, submit regulatory returns and other notifications to the Gambling Commission.](https://secure.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/EServices/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2feservices "Link opens in a new tab")


 An important part of the Gambling Commission’s work is to ensure that licence holders are compliant. Compliance requires licence holders to understand and act in accordance with:

* the  [Gambling Act 2005](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/19/contents)
* regulations (statutory instruments) made under the Gambling Act 2005
* the  [Licence conditions and codes of practice (LCCP)](/licensees-and-businesses/lccp)
* any  [technical standards](#technial-standards)  that apply to operating licences.

 Compliance activity is based on risk and the risk that each licensed activity poses to the Gambling Commission’s licensing objectives.

 The three licensing objectives are:

* keeping crime out of gambling
* ensuring gambling is conducted fairly and openly
* protecting children and vulnerable people from being harmed or exploited by gambling.

###  Compliance

 Guidance and information for running a compliant gambling business. Including information on how we carry out assessments, your responsibilities under the LCCP and other gambling-related legislation.

* [**Hub**  Compliance

 How we do compliance assessments and important compliance information.](/licensees-and-businesses/compliance)
###  What you need to tell us

 You are required to tell us about certain things that happen in your business, these are dependent on the licences and activities you hold.

* [**Guidance**  What you need to tell us when you hold an operating licence

 This guidance summarises all of the types of data and information that you are required to tell us when you hold an operating licence.](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/what-you-need-to-tell-us-when-you-hold-an-operating-licence)
* [**Guidance**  Key events for operators

 These guides will inform you of the key events you must tell us about when you hold an operating licence.](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/key-events-for-operators)
* [**Guidance**  Guidance to operators for age verification test purchasing (non-remote)

 This guidance explains what data we need from you about age verification test purchasing when you hold a non-remote operating licence.](/guidance/guidance-to-operators-for-age-verification-test-purchasing-non-remote)
* [**Guidance**  Regulatory returns guidance

 Guidance for information collected in the Regulatory Returns service by licensing sector.](/guidance/regulatory-returns-guidance)
* [**Guidance**  Assurance statements

 This guidance explains our data and information requirements if you are required to send us an assurance statement.](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/assurance-statements)
* [**Guidance**  Gaming machine and remote games information requirements

 This guidance explains our data and information requirements for games test, games annual audit and security audit reports.](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/gaming-machine-and-remote-games-information-requirements)
###  Public Register

 We provide details of all businesses and individuals we licence on our  [Public Register](/public-register)  service.

 When you are issued a licence, we will display the details of your licence on the register.

 This includes:

* your head office address
* details of the activities you are licensed for and from when
* domain and trading names you've told us about, and
* details of any regulatory action that has been carried out.

* [**Service**  Public Register of licensees, premises and regulatory actions

 The register lets you search and download information about licensed businesses, individuals and premises. You can also find information about regulatory action we have taken against licensees.](/public-register "Link opens in a new tab")
###  Display of licensed status

 If you hold a remote licence, the gambling websites and apps you provide must show details about your licence and link to your public register licence information.

>  This is a condition of your licence under  [LCCP Condition 8 - Display of licensed status](/licensees-and-businesses/lccp/1/8)  .
>
>

###  Making changes to your licence

 You can make most changes to your licence online, using eServices.

 You can:

* add or remove licence activities
* change the activity fee category up or down
* add or remove management or key people in the business
* add or remove trading names
* add or remove domain names for websites where you provide gambling.

>  Some of these  [changes require you to pay a fee](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/make-changes-to-your-operating-licence)  .
>
>

* [**Service**  eServices for operating licence holders

 eServices allows operating licence holders to make changes to their licence, submit regulatory returns and other notifications to the Gambling Commission.](https://secure.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/EServices/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2feservices "Link opens in a new tab")
###  Surrendering your licence

 If you no longer need your licence, you can surrender it.

* [**Guidance**  Surrender your operating licence

 Find out how to surrender your operating licence partially or in full.](/licensees-and-businesses/page/surrender-your-operating-licence)


Information on bingo and details of when you need a licence to run a bingo game.


* [Types of operating licence](#generic-types-of-operating-licence)
* [Licence activities](#bingo-licences-and-fees-licence-activities)
* [Fees](#generic-fees-you-need-to-pay)
* [Calculating your fees](#generic-calculating-your-fees)
* [Personal Management Licences](#generic-personal-management-licences)
* [Annex A](#generic-annex-a-declaration)
* [Premises licence](#bingo-licences-and-fees-premises)


* [Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP)](#generic-legislation-and-policies-lccp)
* [Policies and guidance](#generic-legislation-and-policies-policies-and-guidance)
* [Other guidance and information](#bingo-polices-and-guidance-other-guidance-and-information)
* [Equipment technical requirements](#bingo-and-casino-technical-standards-bingo-and-casino-equipment-technical)


* [Information you'll need for your application](#bingo-apply-for-a-licence-information-youll-need-for-your-application)
* [Apply online](#generic-operating-licence-application)
* [Assessing your application](#generic-assessing-your-application)
* [Your licence](#generic-your-licence)


 There is no legal definition of bingo under the  [Gambling Act 2005 (opens in new tab)](http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/19/contents)  . However, we have worked with industry stakeholders to define three fundamental principles of bingo. These are:

* bingo must be played as an equal chance game.' Essentially, all players must have the same chance of winning
* bingo must involve a degree of participation'. For example, players marking their cards, or claiming to have won
* bingo games must have a clearly defined end point.' The end of the game should be clearly communicated to players.

 Read more about  [how bingo is defined](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/fundamental-principles-of-bingo#bingo-must-be-played-as-an-equal-chance-game)  .

##  When you need a licence

##  When you may not need a licence


 Generally, you  **need a licence**  from us to provide bingo to players for  **commercial gain**  in Great Britain.

 You must have a licence if you want to run any kind of online or 'remote' bingo, such as using gambling websites and apps.

 Your licence must cover the appropriate activity. If you are providing bingo from a premises, you'll also need a licence from the local licensing authority where the premises will be located.


 There are some exceptions where you do not need a licence to run bingo, including  [bingo for fundraising](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/bingo-for-fundraising)  .

 Read our guide on  [how to run bingo legally](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/how-to-run-a-game-of-bingo)  to find out the rules for the type of gaming you plan to run and whether you'll need a licence or permit.


 There are different types of licences that bingo businesses may need to apply for.

 You may need more than one of the following:

* [operating licence](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/operating-licences)
* [Personal Management Licence](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/personal-management-licence)
* [premises licence](/licensees-and-businesses/page/premises-licence)
* [Annex A for small-scale operators](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/annex-a-declaration)  .

 We issue operating licences and personal licences. Premises licences are issued by local licensing authorities.

 You'll need an operating licence to provide bingo to players in bingo halls and remote bingo services where people pay to play.

* [**Guidance**  How bingo is defined

 The fundamental principles of bingo and how bingo is defined.](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/how-bingo-is-defined)
* [**Guidance**  How to run bingo legally

 Find out more about the different kinds of gaming and check whether or not you'll need a licence.](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/how-to-run-a-game-of-bingo)

###  Types of operating licence

 An operating licence allows you to provide gambling activities to customers in Great Britain.

* [**Guidance**  Operating licences

 An operating licence is required to provide most gambling facilities in Great Britain.](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/operating-licences)
###  Licence activities

 You can apply to us for a licence to provide bingo games in a premises (non-remote) or online (remote).

 If you are hosting bingo games for other licensed operators to provide to players, you will need a game host licence.

##  Activities

###  Fees

 The fees you need to pay depend on what you are applying for, and what your anticipated gross gambling yield (GGY) is.

* [**Guidance**  Fees you need to pay and when you should pay them

 Information on the fees for each licence, when these will need to be paid, and the payment methods you can use.](/licensees-and-businesses/page/fees-you-need-to-pay-and-when)
* [**Guidance**  Annual fees

 Information and guidance about annual fees for operating licence holders.](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/annual-fees)
* [**Guidance**  Paying fees

 Find out how to pay fees to the Gambling Commission.](/licensees-and-businesses/page/paying-fees)
###  Calculating your fees

 Our online fees calculator can help you with understanding the amounts of your application, first annual and annual fees.

* [**Service**  Operating licence fees calculator

 Calculate application, first annual and annual fees for operating licences.](https://secure.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/publicfeecalc "Link opens in a new tab")
###  Personal Management Licences

 Personal Management Licences allow people to work in certain roles in a gambling business.

 Some businesses do not require personal licences to be held. Instead, you need to submit an Annex A. These are required for businesses with three employees or less.

* [**Guidance**  Personal Management Licence (PML) guide

 Information on PMLs, including the specific roles that require one, the fees you will have to pay, and how you can apply.](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/personal-management-licence)
###  Annex A

 If your business qualifies as a  [small-scale operator](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/small-scale-operator)  , you can submit an Annex A instead of applying for a Personal Management Licence.

* [**Guidance**  Annex A guide

 Information about Annex As and when they are required.](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/annex-a-declaration)
###  Premises licence

 You'll need a premises licence to provide bingo to players in a non-remote setting. For example, at a bingo hall.

 You must apply to the licensing authority the premises is located in to get a premises licence.

>  You'll need to apply for an operating licence  **before**  you apply for any premises licences.
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* [**Guidance**  Premises licence

 Information on premises licences, which businesses require one, and what you need to do before applying.](/licensees-and-businesses/page/premises-licence)

###  Information from other websites

 We are not responsible for content on external websites. These links will open in a new tab.

 [Find your local council on GOV.UK](https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council "Link opens in a new tab")


* [Non-remote bingo operating licence

 This licence allows you to provide facilities for playing bingo games at licensed bingo premises, or in clubs and premises with alcohol licences, and where the bingo games are played on the same site.

 Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-remote-bingo)
* [Remote bingo operating licence

 This activity allows you to provide bingo games to customers via a website, apps, mobile, interactive TV or radio.

 Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/remote-bingo)
* [Remote bingo game host operating licence

 This activity allows you to provide remote bingo under specific circumstances.

 Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/remote-bingo-game-host-operating-licence)


* [Non-remote bingo operating licence

 This licence allows you to provide facilities for playing bingo games at licensed bingo premises, or in clubs and premises with alcohol licences, and where the bingo games are played on the same site.

 Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-remote-bingo)


* [Remote bingo operating licence

 This activity allows you to provide bingo games to customers via a website, apps, mobile, interactive TV or radio.

 Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/remote-bingo)
* [Remote bingo game host operating licence

 This activity allows you to provide remote bingo under specific circumstances.

 Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/remote-bingo-game-host-operating-licence)


 Gambling in Great Britain and the Gambling Commission's duties and responsibilities are detailed in the Gambling Act 2005.

 The following legislation and policies are also applicable to operating licence holders.

* [Gambling Act 2005

 Gambling Act 2005 (link opens in new window)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/19/contents "Link opens in a new tab")

###  Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP)

 The LCCP outlines the requirements that all operating and personal licence holders must follow.

* [**Guidance**  Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP)

 The LCCP outlines the requirements that all licensees must follow when running a gambling business or working in the industry.](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/lccp)
###  Policies and guidance

 The following guidance and policies are also relevant for all licensees.

* [**Policy**  Licensing, compliance and enforcement under the Gambling Act 2005

 The Commission’s approach to risk underpins its licensing, compliance and enforcement functions.](/policy/licensing-compliance-and-enforcement-under-the-gambling-act-2005)
* [**Policy**  Statement of principles for licensing and regulation

 The Commission's statement of principles for licensing and regulation.](/policy/statement-of-principles-for-licensing-and-regulation)
* [**Policy**  Statement of principles for determining financial penalties

 The Commission's statement of principles for determining financial penalties.](/policy/statement-of-principles-for-determining-financial-penalties)
* [**Guidance**  Other policies, advice and guidance notes

 We are gradually removing PDF's from our website. Find published advice notes and guidance in PDF's we've not yet converted.](/licensees-and-businesses/page/all-policies-advice-and-guidance-notes)
* [**Guidance**  Anti-money laundering legislation

 Anti-money laundering legislation and regulatory codes of practice operators must comply with.](/licensees-and-businesses/page/anti-money-laundering-legislation)
###  Other guidance and information

 Bingo-specific guidance and information.

* [**Guidance**  Bingo and casino technical requirements

 The technical requirements that regulate bingo and casino equipment.](/licensees-and-businesses/page/bingo-and-casino-technical-requirements)
* [**Guidance**  Age restrictions in bingo premises

 Guidance and information regarding the age restrictions in bingo premises.](/licensees-and-businesses/page/age-restrictions-in-bingo-premises)
###  Equipment technical requirements

 These technical requirements will regulate bingo and casino equipment in two different situations:

* equipment that is used on premises in Great Britain to provide casino games, and
* bingo games to the public and equipment used to provide such games in gambling premises by means of a remote communication system, where the provider is regulated by the Act.

 These Requirements cover a variety of equipment including a 'live' roulette wheel and bingo tickets. They do not cover gaming machines.

* [**Standards**  Bingo and casino technical requirements

 Bingo and casino technical requirements under section 85 and section 89 of the Gambling Act 2005.](/standards/bingo-and-casino-technical-requirements)


 You can apply online for a licence from us to provide bingo activities.

 A bingo application can take up to 6 months to process depending on the complexity of your business.

>  You will need to apply for an operating licence, before you apply for a premises licence from the local licensing authority.
>
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###  Information you'll need for your application

 We will ask you to provide information about you and your business as part of your licence application.

 For bingo licence applications, this includes:

* ownership and management structure diagrams
* copies of your policies and procedures in relation to your obligations under the Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP)
* customer terms and conditions
* rules of play
* bank statements, audited accounts, annual returns and proof of source of funds
* technical diagrams, software supply methods and infrastructure diagrams for remote operating applications
* details of shareholders.

 You will be able to upload electronic copies of documents as part of your application.

>  Unless we ask you to, do not send documents to us in the post.
>
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* [**Guidance**  What you need to send us when you apply for an operating licence

 Find out which documents you will need when applying for an operating licence for your gambling business.](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/what-you-need-to-send-us-when-you-apply-for-an-operating-licence)
###  Apply online

 You can use our online service to apply for an operating licence.

 If you have not used the service before, you'll need an email address only you can access to be able to create an account.

>  Make sure you include all the information we ask for when you submit your application. If your application is rejected because something is missing, we will not refund your application fee.
>
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* [**Service**  Apply for a licence to operate a gambling business

 Use this service if you want to apply for a licence to run a gambling business.](https://secure.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/ApplicationHub/Account/Login "Link opens in a new tab")
###  Assessing your application

###  If your application is rejected

 We will send you a letter explaining which documents are missing and you'll need to reapply online.

 You must provide the missing documents, as well as the documents you included originally, and you will need to pay the application fee again.

* [**Guidance**  How we assess operating licence applications

 Find out what we consider when assessing an operating licence application.](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/how-we-assess-operating-licence-applications)
###  Your licence

 If we grant you a licence to run a gambling business, you will be able to download a copy of your licence from eServices.

 You must make your licence available for inspection by request from Gambling Commission staff, licensing authority staff or other official bodies such as the police or fire service.

* [**Service**  eServices for operating licence holders

 eServices allows operating licence holders to make changes to their licence, submit regulatory returns and other notifications to the Gambling Commission.](https://secure.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/EServices/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2feservices "Link opens in a new tab")


 An important part of the Gambling Commission’s work is to ensure that licence holders are compliant.

 To be compliant as a licence holder, you must understand and act in accordance with:

* the  [Gambling Act 2005](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/19/contents)
* regulations (statutory instruments) made under the Gambling Act 2005
* the  [Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP)](/licensees-and-businesses/lccp)
* any  [technical standards](#bingo-and-casino-technical-standards-bingo-and-casino-equipment-technical)  that apply to operating licences.

 Compliance activity is based on risk and the risk that each licensed activity poses to the Gambling Commission’s licensing objectives.

 The three licensing objectives are:

* keeping crime out of gambling
* ensuring gambling is conducted fairly and openly
* protecting children and vulnerable people from being harmed or exploited by gambling.

###  Compliance

 Guidance and information for running a compliant gambling business. Including information on how we carry out assessments, your responsibilities under the LCCP and other gambling-related legislation.

* [**Hub**  Compliance

 How we do compliance assessments and important compliance information.](/licensees-and-businesses/compliance)
###  What you need to tell us

 You are required to tell us about certain things that happen in your business, these are dependent on the licences and activities you hold.

* [**Guidance**  What you need to tell us when you hold an operating licence

 This guidance summarises all of the types of data and information that you are required to tell us when you hold an operating licence.](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/what-you-need-to-tell-us-when-you-hold-an-operating-licence)
* [**Guidance**  Key events for operators

 These guides will inform you of the key events you must tell us about when you hold an operating licence.](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/key-events-for-operators)
* [**Guidance**  Guidance to operators for age verification test purchasing (non-remote)

 This guidance explains what data we need from you about age verification test purchasing when you hold a non-remote operating licence.](/guidance/guidance-to-operators-for-age-verification-test-purchasing-non-remote)
* [**Guidance**  Regulatory returns guidance

 Guidance for information collected in the Regulatory Returns service by licensing sector.](/guidance/regulatory-returns-guidance)
* [**Guidance**  Assurance statements

 This guidance explains our data and information requirements if you are required to send us an assurance statement.](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/assurance-statements)
* [**Guidance**  Gaming machine and remote games information requirements

 This guidance explains our data and information requirements for games test, games annual audit and security audit reports.](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/gaming-machine-and-remote-games-information-requirements)
###  Public Register

 We provide details of all businesses and individuals we licence on our  [Public Register](/public-register)  service.

 When you are issued a licence, we will display the details of your licence on the register.

 This includes:

* your head office address
* details of the activities you are licensed for and from when
* domain and trading names you've told us about, and
* details of any regulatory action that has been carried out.

* [**Service**  Public Register of licensees, premises and regulatory actions

 The register lets you search and download information about licensed businesses, individuals and premises. You can also find information about regulatory action we have taken against licensees.](/public-register "Link opens in a new tab")
###  Display of licensed status

 If you hold a remote licence, the gambling websites and apps you provide must show details about your licence and link to your public register licence information.

>  This is a condition of your licence under  [LCCP Condition 8 - Display of licensed status](/licensees-and-businesses/lccp/1/8)  .
>
>

###  Making changes to your licence

 You can make most changes to your licence online, using eServices.

 You can:

* add or remove licence activities
* change the activity fee category up or down
* add or remove management or key people in the business
* add or remove trading names
* add or remove domain names for websites where you provide gambling.

>  Some of these  [changes require you to pay a fee](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/make-changes-to-your-operating-licence)  .
>
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* [**Service**  eServices for operating licence holders

 eServices allows operating licence holders to make changes to their licence, submit regulatory returns and other notifications to the Gambling Commission.](https://secure.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/EServices/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2feservices "Link opens in a new tab")
###  Surrendering your licence

 If you no longer need your licence, you can surrender it.

* [**Guidance**  Surrender your operating licence

 Find out how to surrender your operating licence partially or in full.](/licensees-and-businesses/page/surrender-your-operating-licence)


Information for casinos under the 1968 and 2005 Acts.


* [Types of operating licence](#generic-types-of-operating-licence)
* [Licence activities](#casino-licences-and-fees-licence-activities)
* [Fees](#generic-fees-you-need-to-pay)
* [Economic Crime Levy](#casino-the-economic-crime-levy)
* [Calculating your fees](#generic-calculating-your-fees)
* [Personal Management Licences](#generic-personal-management-licences)
* [Premises licence](#casino-licences-and-fees-premises)


* [Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP)](#generic-legislation-and-policies-lccp)
* [Policies and guidance](#generic-legislation-and-policies-policies-and-guidance)
* [Casino games](#casino-legislation-and-policies-policies-and-guidance)
* [Equipment technical requirements](#bingo-and-casino-technical-standards-bingo-and-casino-equipment-technical)


* [Information you’ll need for your application](#casino-getting-a-licence-information-youll-need-for-your-application)
* [Apply online](#generic-operating-licence-application)
* [Assessing your application](#generic-assessing-your-application)
* [Your licence](#generic-your-licence)


* [Compliance](#generic-compliance)
* [What you need to tell us](#generic-what-you-need-to-tell-us-when-you-hold-a-licence)
* [Public Register](#generic-public-register)
* [Display of licensed status](#generic-display-of-licensed-status)
* [Making changes to your licence](#generic-making-changes-to-your-licence)
* [Surrendering your licence](#generic-surrendering-your-licence)


 The Gambling Act 2005 defines a casino as an arrangement whereby people are given an opportunity to participate in one or more casino games.

 You can read more about the legal definition of casinos in  [Part 1 section 7 of the Gambling Act 2005 (opens in a new tab)]( https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/19/section/7)  .


 There are different types of licence that casino businesses may need to apply for, you may need more than of the following:

* [operating licence](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/operating-licences)
* [Personal Management Licence](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/personal-management-licence)
* [premises licence](/licensees-and-businesses/page/premises-licence)
* [Annex A for small-scale operators](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/annex-a-declaration)

 We issue operating licences and personal licences; premises licences are issued by local licensing authorities.

###  Types of operating licence

 An operating licence allows you to provide gambling activities to customers in Great Britain.

* [**Guidance**  Operating licences

 An operating licence is required to provide most gambling facilities in Great Britain.](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/operating-licences)
###  Licence activities

 You can apply to us for a licence to provide casino games in a premises (non-remote) or online (remote).

##  Activities

###  Fees

 The fees you need to pay depend on what you are applying for, and what your anticipated gross gambling yield (GGY) is.

* [**Guidance**  Fees you need to pay and when you should pay them

 Information on the fees for each licence, when these will need to be paid, and the payment methods you can use.](/licensees-and-businesses/page/fees-you-need-to-pay-and-when)
* [**Guidance**  Annual fees

 Information and guidance about annual fees for operating licence holders.](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/annual-fees)
* [**Guidance**  Paying fees

 Find out how to pay fees to the Gambling Commission.](/licensees-and-businesses/page/paying-fees)
###  Economic Crime Levy

 The Economic Crime Levy is an annual charge on entities who are supervised under the  [Money Laundering Regulations (opens new tab)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/692/made)  .

* [**Guidance**  The Economic Crime Levy

 Gambling Commission's guidance on the Economic Crime Levy and how licensed casino operators can prepare for it.](/guidance/the-economic-crime-levy)
###  Calculating your fees

 Our online fees calculator can help you with understanding the amounts of your application, first annual and annual fees.

* [**Service**  Operating licence fees calculator

 Calculate application, first annual and annual fees for operating licences.](https://secure.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/publicfeecalc "Link opens in a new tab")
###  Personal Management Licences

 Personal Management Licences allow people to work in certain roles in a gambling business.

 Some businesses do not require personal licences to be held. Instead, you need to submit an Annex A. These are required for businesses with three employees or less.

* [**Guidance**  Personal Management Licence (PML) guide

 Information on PMLs, including the specific roles that require one, the fees you will have to pay, and how you can apply.](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/personal-management-licence)
###  Premises licence

 You will need a premises licence to provide casino games to players in a non-remote setting. You will need to apply to the licensing authority the premises is located, to get a premises licence.

>  You will need to apply for an operating licence, before you apply for any premises licences.
>
>

* [**Guidance**  Casino permitted areas

 The local licensing authority areas permitted to site small and large casinos.](/licensees-and-businesses/page/casino-permitted-areas)


* [All](#all)
* [Non-remote](#Non-remote)
* [Remote](#Remote)

##  All activities

##  Non-remote licence activities

##  Remote licence activities


* [Non-remote linked licences gambling software

 If you already hold, or are applying for, a full operating licence you may also, in certain circumstances, apply for a linked licence.

 Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-remote-linked-licences-gambling-software)
* [Remote linked licences gaming machine technical

 If you already hold, or are applying for, a full operating licence you may also, in certain circumstances, apply for a linked licence.

 Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/remote-linked-licences-gaming-machine-technical)
* [Non-remote 1968 Act casino operating licence

 If you wish to operate a casino premises which was originally granted permissions under the Gaming Act 1968, and which converted under the ‘grandfathering’ arrangements of the Gambling Act 2005, you should contact us to find out what you need to do.

 Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-remote-1968-act-casino-operating-licence)
* [Non-remote 2005 Act casino operating licence

 Fees for non-remote Casino 2005 Act operating licences have been based on annual gross gambling yield (GGY) rather than the type of premises licence.

 Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-remote-2005-act-casino-operating-licence)
* [Remote casino game host operating licence

 This activity allows you to provide remote casino under specific circumstances.

 Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/remote-casino-game-host-operating-licence)
* [Remote casino operating licence

 This licence allows you to offer casino games to customers via a website, mobile phone, TV or other online service. This includes poker, roulette, blackjack and other casino games, as well as online slot games.

 Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/remote-casino-operating-licence)


* [Non-remote linked licences gambling software

 If you already hold, or are applying for, a full operating licence you may also, in certain circumstances, apply for a linked licence.

 Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-remote-linked-licences-gambling-software)
* [Remote linked licences gaming machine technical

 If you already hold, or are applying for, a full operating licence you may also, in certain circumstances, apply for a linked licence.

 Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/remote-linked-licences-gaming-machine-technical)
* [Non-remote 1968 Act casino operating licence

 If you wish to operate a casino premises which was originally granted permissions under the Gaming Act 1968, and which converted under the ‘grandfathering’ arrangements of the Gambling Act 2005, you should contact us to find out what you need to do.

 Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-remote-1968-act-casino-operating-licence)
* [Non-remote 2005 Act casino operating licence

 Fees for non-remote Casino 2005 Act operating licences have been based on annual gross gambling yield (GGY) rather than the type of premises licence.

 Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-remote-2005-act-casino-operating-licence)


* [Remote casino game host operating licence

 This activity allows you to provide remote casino under specific circumstances.

 Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/remote-casino-game-host-operating-licence)
* [Remote casino operating licence

 This licence allows you to offer casino games to customers via a website, mobile phone, TV or other online service. This includes poker, roulette, blackjack and other casino games, as well as online slot games.

 Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/remote-casino-operating-licence)


 Gambling in Great Britain and the Gambling Commission's duties and responsibilities are detailed in the Gambling Act 2005.

 The following legislation and policies are also applicable to operating licence holders.

* [Gambling Act 2005

 Gambling Act 2005 (link opens in new window)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/19/contents "Link opens in a new tab")

###  Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP)

 The LCCP outlines the requirements that all operating and personal licence holders must follow.

* [**Guidance**  Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP)

 The LCCP outlines the requirements that all licensees must follow when running a gambling business or working in the industry.](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/lccp)
###  Policies and guidance

 The following guidance and policies are also relevant for all licensees.

* [**Policy**  Licensing, compliance and enforcement under the Gambling Act 2005

 The Commission’s approach to risk underpins its licensing, compliance and enforcement functions.](/policy/licensing-compliance-and-enforcement-under-the-gambling-act-2005)
* [**Policy**  Statement of principles for licensing and regulation

 The Commission's statement of principles for licensing and regulation.](/policy/statement-of-principles-for-licensing-and-regulation)
* [**Policy**  Statement of principles for determining financial penalties

 The Commission's statement of principles for determining financial penalties.](/policy/statement-of-principles-for-determining-financial-penalties)
* [**Guidance**  Other policies, advice and guidance notes

 We are gradually removing PDF's from our website. Find published advice notes and guidance in PDF's we've not yet converted.](/licensees-and-businesses/page/all-policies-advice-and-guidance-notes)
* [**Guidance**  Anti-money laundering legislation

 Anti-money laundering legislation and regulatory codes of practice operators must comply with.](/licensees-and-businesses/page/anti-money-laundering-legislation)
###  Casino games

 The following guidance is specific to casino games, and is relevant to those who hold a casino licence.

* [**Guidance**  Casino games

 Gambling businesses may offer new casino games without obtaining approval from the Gambling Commission.](/licensees-and-businesses/page/casino-games)
###  Equipment technical requirements

 These technical requirements will regulate bingo and casino equipment in two different situations:

* equipment that is used on premises in Great Britain to provide casino games, and
* bingo games to the public and equipment used to provide such games in gambling premises by means of a remote communication system, where the provider is regulated by the Act.

 These Requirements cover a variety of equipment including a 'live' roulette wheel and bingo tickets. They do not cover gaming machines.

* [**Standards**  Bingo and casino technical requirements

 Bingo and casino technical requirements under section 85 and section 89 of the Gambling Act 2005.](/standards/bingo-and-casino-technical-requirements)


 You can apply online for a licence from us to provide casino activities.

 A casino application can take up to x months to process depending on the complexity of your business.

>  You will need to apply for an operating licence, before you apply for a premises licence from the local licensing authority.
>
>

###  Information you’ll need for your application

 We will ask you to provide information about you and your business as part of your licence application.

* [**Guidance**  What you need to send us when you apply for an operating licence

 Find out which documents you will need when applying for an operating licence for your gambling business.](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/what-you-need-to-send-us-when-you-apply-for-an-operating-licence)
###  Apply online

 You can use our online service to apply for an operating licence.

 If you have not used the service before, you'll need an email address only you can access to be able to create an account.

>  Make sure you include all the information we ask for when you submit your application. If your application is rejected because something is missing, we will not refund your application fee.
>
>

* [**Service**  Apply for a licence to operate a gambling business

 Use this service if you want to apply for a licence to run a gambling business.](https://secure.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/ApplicationHub/Account/Login "Link opens in a new tab")
###  Assessing your application

###  If your application is rejected

 We will send you a letter explaining which documents are missing and you'll need to reapply online.

 You must provide the missing documents, as well as the documents you included originally, and you will need to pay the application fee again.

* [**Guidance**  How we assess operating licence applications

 Find out what we consider when assessing an operating licence application.](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/how-we-assess-operating-licence-applications)
###  Your licence

 If we grant you a licence to run a gambling business, you will be able to download a copy of your licence from eServices.

 You must make your licence available for inspection by request from Gambling Commission staff, licensing authority staff or other official bodies such as the police or fire service.

* [**Service**  eServices for operating licence holders

 eServices allows operating licence holders to make changes to their licence, submit regulatory returns and other notifications to the Gambling Commission.](https://secure.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/EServices/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2feservices "Link opens in a new tab")


 An important part of the Gambling Commission’s work is to ensure that licence holders are compliant. Compliance requires licence holders to understand and act in accordance with:

* the  [Gambling Act 2005](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/19/contents)
* regulations (statutory instruments) made under the Gambling Act 2005
* the  [Licence conditions and codes of practice (LCCP)](/licensees-and-businesses/lccp)
* any  [technical standards](#bingo-and-casino-technical-standards-bingo-and-casino-equipment-technical)  that apply to operating licences.

 Compliance activity is based on risk and the risk that each licensed activity poses to the Gambling Commission’s licensing objectives.

 The three licensing objectives are:

* keeping crime out of gambling
* ensuring gambling is conducted fairly and openly
* protecting children and vulnerable people from being harmed or exploited by gambling.

###  Compliance

 Guidance and information for running a compliant gambling business. Including information on how we carry out assessments, your responsibilities under the LCCP and other gambling-related legislation.

* [**Hub**  Compliance

 How we do compliance assessments and important compliance information.](/licensees-and-businesses/compliance)
###  What you need to tell us

 You are required to tell us about certain things that happen in your business, these are dependent on the licences and activities you hold.

* [**Guidance**  What you need to tell us when you hold an operating licence

 This guidance summarises all of the types of data and information that you are required to tell us when you hold an operating licence.](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/what-you-need-to-tell-us-when-you-hold-an-operating-licence)
* [**Guidance**  Key events for operators

 These guides will inform you of the key events you must tell us about when you hold an operating licence.](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/key-events-for-operators)
* [**Guidance**  Guidance to operators for age verification test purchasing (non-remote)

 This guidance explains what data we need from you about age verification test purchasing when you hold a non-remote operating licence.](/guidance/guidance-to-operators-for-age-verification-test-purchasing-non-remote)
* [**Guidance**  Regulatory returns guidance

 Guidance for information collected in the Regulatory Returns service by licensing sector.](/guidance/regulatory-returns-guidance)
* [**Guidance**  Assurance statements

 This guidance explains our data and information requirements if you are required to send us an assurance statement.](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/assurance-statements)
* [**Guidance**  Gaming machine and remote games information requirements

 This guidance explains our data and information requirements for games test, games annual audit and security audit reports.](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/gaming-machine-and-remote-games-information-requirements)
###  Public Register

 We provide details of all businesses and individuals we licence on our  [Public Register](/public-register)  service.

 When you are issued a licence, we will display the details of your licence on the register.

 This includes:

* your head office address
* details of the activities you are licensed for and from when
* domain and trading names you've told us about, and
* details of any regulatory action that has been carried out.

* [**Service**  Public Register of licensees, premises and regulatory actions

 The register lets you search and download information about licensed businesses, individuals and premises. You can also find information about regulatory action we have taken against licensees.](/public-register "Link opens in a new tab")
###  Display of licensed status

 If you hold a remote licence, the gambling websites and apps you provide must show details about your licence and link to your public register licence information.

>  This is a condition of your licence under  [LCCP Condition 8 - Display of licensed status](/licensees-and-businesses/lccp/1/8)  .
>
>

###  Making changes to your licence

 You can make most changes to your licence online, using eServices.

 You can:

* add or remove licence activities
* change the activity fee category up or down
* add or remove management or key people in the business
* add or remove trading names
* add or remove domain names for websites where you provide gambling.

>  Some of these  [changes require you to pay a fee](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/make-changes-to-your-operating-licence)  .
>
>

* [**Service**  eServices for operating licence holders

 eServices allows operating licence holders to make changes to their licence, submit regulatory returns and other notifications to the Gambling Commission.](https://secure.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/EServices/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2feservices "Link opens in a new tab")
###  Surrendering your licence

 If you no longer need your licence, you can surrender it.

* [**Guidance**  Surrender your operating licence

 Find out how to surrender your operating licence partially or in full.](/licensees-and-businesses/page/surrender-your-operating-licence)


Policies for gaming machines and gambling software including technical standards, testing strategies and test houses.


* [Types of operating licence](#generic-types-of-operating-licence)
* [Licence activities](#gaming-machines-and-software-licences-and-fees-licence-activities)
* [Fees](#generic-fees-you-need-to-pay)
* [Calculating your fees](#generic-calculating-your-fees)
* [Personal Management Licences](#generic-personal-management-licences)
* [Annex A](#generic-annex-a-declaration)


* [Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP)](#generic-legislation-and-policies-lccp)
* [Policies and guidance](#generic-legislation-and-policies-policies-and-guidance)
* [Technical standards](#generic-technical-standards)


* [Information you'll need for your application](#gaming-machines-and-software-getting-a-licence-information-youll-need-for)
* [Apply online](#generic-operating-licence-application)
* [Assessing your application](#generic-assessing-your-application)
* [Your licence](#generic-your-licence)


* [Compliance](#generic-compliance)
* [What you need to tell us](#generic-what-you-need-to-tell-us-when-you-hold-a-licence)
* [Public Register](#generic-public-register)
* [Making changes to your licence](#generic-making-changes-to-your-licence)
* [Surrendering your licence](#generic-surrendering-your-licence)


 Gaming machines and software is an in-depth sector. The wide definition of gaming machines is a machine that is designed or adapted for use by people to gamble (whether or not it can be used for other purposes).

 You can read more about the legal definition of gaming machines and software in  [Section 235 of the Gambling Act 2005 (opens in a new tab)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/19/notes/division/5/3/10/30/1 )  .


 Guidance for gaming machines and software.

* [**Guidance**  Gaming machine categories

 A gaming machine is defined by the Gambling Act 2005 as a machine that is designed or adapted for use by individuals to gamble.](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/gaming-machine-categories)
* [**Guidance**  Gaming machine 'In Game' gambles

 Guidance on what constitutes 'in game' gambles and the regulations around them.](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/guidance-note-on-gaming-machine-in-game-gambles)
* [**Guidance**  Lottery ticket vending machines

 Information on lottery vending machines and the regulations around them.](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/lottery-ticket-vending-machines)
* [**Guidance**  When a machine is available for use

 Information on when we consider a game machine to be available to use and common questions around this.](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/when-a-machine-is-available-for-use)
* [**Guidance**  Non-complex cat D gaming machines (crane grabs)

 Certain types of machine currently operated as skill with prize (SWP).](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/non-complex-cat-d-gaming-machines-crane-grabs)


 There are different types of licence that gaming machine and or software businesses may need to apply for, you may need more than of the following:

* [operating licence](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/operating-licences)
* [Personal Management Licence](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/personal-management-licence)
* [premises licence](/licensees-and-businesses/page/premises-licence)
* [Annex A for small-scale operators](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/annex-a-declaration)

 We issue operating licences and personal licences; premises licences are issued by local licensing authorities.

###  Types of operating licence

 An operating licence allows you to provide gambling activities to customers in Great Britain.

* [**Guidance**  Operating licences

 An operating licence is required to provide most gambling facilities in Great Britain.](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/operating-licences)
###  Licence activities

 You can apply to us for a licence to provide gaming machines and or software in a premises (non-remote) or online (remote).

##  Activities

###  Fees

 The fees you need to pay depend on what you are applying for, and what your anticipated gross gambling yield (GGY) is.

* [**Guidance**  Fees you need to pay and when you should pay them

 Information on the fees for each licence, when these will need to be paid, and the payment methods you can use.](/licensees-and-businesses/page/fees-you-need-to-pay-and-when)
* [**Guidance**  Annual fees

 Information and guidance about annual fees for operating licence holders.](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/annual-fees)
* [**Guidance**  Paying fees

 Find out how to pay fees to the Gambling Commission.](/licensees-and-businesses/page/paying-fees)
###  Calculating your fees

 Our online fees calculator can help you with understanding the amounts of your application, first annual and annual fees.

* [**Service**  Operating licence fees calculator

 Calculate application, first annual and annual fees for operating licences.](https://secure.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/publicfeecalc "Link opens in a new tab")
###  Personal Management Licences

 Personal Management Licences allow people to work in certain roles in a gambling business.

 Some businesses do not require personal licences to be held. Instead, you need to submit an Annex A. These are required for businesses with three employees or less.

* [**Guidance**  Personal Management Licence (PML) guide

 Information on PMLs, including the specific roles that require one, the fees you will have to pay, and how you can apply.](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/personal-management-licence)
###  Annex A

 If your business qualifies as a  [small-scale operator](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/small-scale-operator)  , you can submit an Annex A instead of applying for a Personal Management Licence.

* [**Guidance**  Annex A guide

 Information about Annex As and when they are required.](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/annex-a-declaration)


* [Non-remote linked licences gambling software

 If you already hold, or are applying for, a full operating licence you may also, in certain circumstances, apply for a linked licence.

 Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-remote-linked-licences-gambling-software)
* [Remote linked licences gaming machine technical

 If you already hold, or are applying for, a full operating licence you may also, in certain circumstances, apply for a linked licence.

 Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/remote-linked-licences-gaming-machine-technical)
* [Non-remote gambling software licence

 This licence allows you to manufacture, supply, install or adapt gambling software through means of non-remote communication, such as by uploading to CD or memory stick.

 Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-remote-gambling-software-licence)
* [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.

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

 This licence allows you to manufacture, supply, install or adapt software for a gaming machine; to manufacture, supply, install or adapt gambling software.

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

 This licence allows you to supply, install, adapt, maintain or repair (but not manufacture) a gaming machine or part of a gaming machine.

 Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-remote-gaming-machine-technical-supplier-licence)
* [Non-remote general betting standard operating licence

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

 Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-remote-general-betting-standard-operating-licence)
* [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.

 Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/remote-gaming-machine-technical-full-licence)
* [Remote gaming machine technical – software operating licence

 This licence allows you to manufacture, supply, install or adapt software for a gaming machine; to manufacture, supply, install or adapt gambling software.

 Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/remote-gaming-machine-technical-software-operating-licence)
* [Remote gaming machine technical – supplier operating licence

 This licence allows you to to supply, install, adapt, maintain or repair (but not manufacture) a gaming machine or part of a gaming machine.

 Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/remote-gaming-machine-technical-supplier-licence)


* [Non-remote linked licences gambling software

 If you already hold, or are applying for, a full operating licence you may also, in certain circumstances, apply for a linked licence.

 Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-remote-linked-licences-gambling-software)
* [Remote linked licences gaming machine technical

 If you already hold, or are applying for, a full operating licence you may also, in certain circumstances, apply for a linked licence.

 Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/remote-linked-licences-gaming-machine-technical)
* [Non-remote gambling software licence

 This licence allows you to manufacture, supply, install or adapt gambling software through means of non-remote communication, such as by uploading to CD or memory stick.

 Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-remote-gambling-software-licence)
* [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.

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

 This licence allows you to manufacture, supply, install or adapt software for a gaming machine; to manufacture, supply, install or adapt gambling software.

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

 This licence allows you to supply, install, adapt, maintain or repair (but not manufacture) a gaming machine or part of a gaming machine.

 Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-remote-gaming-machine-technical-supplier-licence)
* [Non-remote general betting standard operating licence

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

 Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-remote-general-betting-standard-operating-licence)


* [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.

 Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/remote-gaming-machine-technical-full-licence)
* [Remote gaming machine technical – software operating licence

 This licence allows you to manufacture, supply, install or adapt software for a gaming machine; to manufacture, supply, install or adapt gambling software.

 Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/remote-gaming-machine-technical-software-operating-licence)
* [Remote gaming machine technical – supplier operating licence

 This licence allows you to to supply, install, adapt, maintain or repair (but not manufacture) a gaming machine or part of a gaming machine.

 Further details and fees](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/remote-gaming-machine-technical-supplier-licence)


 Gambling in Great Britain and the Gambling Commission's duties and responsibilities are detailed in the Gambling Act 2005.

 The following legislation and policies are also applicable to operating licence holders.

* [Gambling Act 2005

 Gambling Act 2005 (link opens in new window)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/19/contents "Link opens in a new tab")

###  Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP)

 The LCCP outlines the requirements that all operating and personal licence holders must follow.

* [**Guidance**  Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP)

 The LCCP outlines the requirements that all licensees must follow when running a gambling business or working in the industry.](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/lccp)
###  Policies and guidance

 The following guidance and policies are also relevant for all licensees.

* [**Policy**  Licensing, compliance and enforcement under the Gambling Act 2005

 The Commission’s approach to risk underpins its licensing, compliance and enforcement functions.](/policy/licensing-compliance-and-enforcement-under-the-gambling-act-2005)
* [**Policy**  Statement of principles for licensing and regulation

 The Commission's statement of principles for licensing and regulation.](/policy/statement-of-principles-for-licensing-and-regulation)
* [**Policy**  Statement of principles for determining financial penalties

 The Commission's statement of principles for determining financial penalties.](/policy/statement-of-principles-for-determining-financial-penalties)
* [**Guidance**  Other policies, advice and guidance notes

 We are gradually removing PDF's from our website. Find published advice notes and guidance in PDF's we've not yet converted.](/licensees-and-businesses/page/all-policies-advice-and-guidance-notes)
* [**Guidance**  Anti-money laundering legislation

 Anti-money laundering legislation and regulatory codes of practice operators must comply with.](/licensees-and-businesses/page/anti-money-laundering-legislation)
###  Technical standards

 All licence holders must comply with our technical standards and requirements. However, these standards should not be used as a measure of reliability, quality or security.

 These standards and requirements permit equivalence between different types of technology and do not specify proprietary products or technologies.

 Testing regimes for these standards will permit equivalent international standards (ISO).

* [**Guidance**  Remote gambling and software technical standards (RTS) guidance

 Gambling software and remote operating licence holders (including ancillary remote betting) are required to comply with our remote technical standards (RTS).](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/remote-gambling-and-software-technical-standards)
* [**Standards**  Remote gambling and software technical standards (RTS)

 Remote gambling and software technical standards under section 89 and section 97 of the Gambling Act 2005.](/standards/remote-gambling-and-software-technical-standards)
* [**Strategy**  Testing strategy for compliance with remote gambling and software technical standards

 Requirements for the timing and procedures for the testing of remote gambling products.](/strategy/testing-strategy-for-compliance-with-remote-gambling-and-software-technical)
* [**Guidance**  Test houses

 All gambling products must have been tested by an approved test house before they are released to the market.](/licensees-and-businesses/page/test-houses)
* [**Guidance**  Gaming machine and remote games information requirements

 This guidance explains our data and information requirements for games test, games annual audit and security audit reports.](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/gaming-machine-and-remote-games-information-requirements)
* [**Guidance**  Technical standards: security requirements

 Our testing strategy requires a third party annual security audit against particular sections of ISO/IEC 27001:2013.](/licensees-and-businesses/page/technical-standards-security-requirements)
* [**Guidance**  Security audit advice

 For holders of all remote gambling operator licences including specified remote lottery licences.](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/security-audit-advice)


 You can apply online for a licence from us to provide gaming machine and or software activities.

 An application for gaming machines and or software can take up to x months to process depending on the complexity of your business.

>  You will need to apply for an operating licence, before you apply for a premises licence from the local licensing authority.
>
>

###  Information you'll need for your application

 We will ask you to provide information about you and your business as part of your licence application.

* [**Guidance**  What you need to send us when you apply for an operating licence

 Find out which documents you will need when applying for an operating licence for your gambling business.](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/what-you-need-to-send-us-when-you-apply-for-an-operating-licence)
###  Apply online

 You can use our online service to apply for an operating licence.

 If you have not used the service before, you'll need an email address only you can access to be able to create an account.

>  Make sure you include all the information we ask for when you submit your application. If your application is rejected because something is missing, we will not refund your application fee.
>
>

* [**Service**  Apply for a licence to operate a gambling business

 Use this service if you want to apply for a licence to run a gambling business.](https://secure.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/ApplicationHub/Account/Login "Link opens in a new tab")
###  Assessing your application

###  If your application is rejected

 We will send you a letter explaining which documents are missing and you'll need to reapply online.

 You must provide the missing documents, as well as the documents you included originally, and you will need to pay the application fee again.

* [**Guidance**  How we assess operating licence applications

 Find out what we consider when assessing an operating licence application.](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/how-we-assess-operating-licence-applications)
###  Your licence

 If we grant you a licence to run a gambling business, you will be able to download a copy of your licence from eServices.

 You must make your licence available for inspection by request from Gambling Commission staff, licensing authority staff or other official bodies such as the police or fire service.

* [**Service**  eServices for operating licence holders

 eServices allows operating licence holders to make changes to their licence, submit regulatory returns and other notifications to the Gambling Commission.](https://secure.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/EServices/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2feservices "Link opens in a new tab")