Apply for a gambling licence

Find out how much a gambling licence costs and where to apply.

To apply for a gambling licence - for example to run a casino or gaming centre - you need to apply through the Gambling Commission website.

We set the fees for gambling licences in the district, you can check below to find out how much your application will cost.

Licence fees

Gambling licence fees
Licence type New application  Annual fee  Make a change to a licence  Transfer or reinstate a licence (£) Change personal details (£)
Existing casino   £2,400 £1,591.35 £1,071.50 £53.05
New large casino £8,000 £8,000 £4,000 £1,720 £53.05
New small casino £6,400 £4,000 £3,200 £1,440 £53.05
Regional casino £12,000 £12,000 £6,000 £5,200 £53.05
Bingo club £2,800 £800 £1,400 £960 £53.05
Betting premises (excluding tracks) £2,400 £480 £1,200 £960 £53.05
Tracks £1,205.44 £800 £1,000 £760 £53.05
Family entertainment centres £1,600 £600 £800 £760 £53.05
Adult gaming centres £1,600 £800 £800 £960 £26.50