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Prize gaming permits (Part 13 of Gambling Act 2005)
Prize Gaming occurs where the organiser puts up the prizes in advance where neither the nature nor the size of the prize is determined by the number of people playing or the amount paid for or raised by the gaming.
Requirements
The permit is subject to the following conditions:
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1. Participation fees are not to exceed those prescribed.
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2. All the chances to participate in a particular game must be acquired or allocated on one day and in the place where the game is played. The game must be played entirely on that day. The result of the game must be made public: - in the place where the game is played; and
- as soon as is reasonably practicable after the game ends and in any event on the day on which it is played.
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3. A prize for which a game is played or the aggregate of the prizes for which a game is played: - where all the prizes are money, must not exceed the prescribed amount; and
- in any other case must not exceed the prescribed value.
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4. Participation in the game by a person does not entitle them or another person to participate in any other gambling (whether or not they or another person would also have to pay in order to participate in other gambling).
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Duration
The permit is for 10 years. Should the permit survive 10 years then an application for renewal may be made between two and six months prior to its expiry. There is no annual fee.
Existing operators
Your existing permission (Section 16 Permits issued under Schedule 3 of the Lotteries and Amusements Act 1976 (www.opsi.gov.uk/RevisedStatutes/Acts/ukpga/1976/cukpga_19760032_en_1)) will automatically be renewed until 31 August 2007. To continue to operate after that date you will need to apply for a Prize Gaming Permit.
Exemptions
If you are applying for a Premises Licence (Bingo, Adult Gaming Centres and Family Entertainment Centres) your new licence will authorise you to hold prize gaming.
Travelling Fairs are also exempt under the Gambling Act 2005 (www.opsi.gov.uk/ACTS/acts2005/20050019.htm).
Application process
An application for a Prize Gaming Permit can be made by an individual (who must be at least 18 years old) or a limited company. They either must be in occupation of the premises or intending to be so.
Applicants can apply to the Licensing Authority.
Who cannot apply
Holders of a Premises Licence under the Gambling Act 2005 or holders of Club Gaming Permits may not apply for Prize Gaming Permits.
Issuing of a permit
The Licensing Authority may not grant a permit unless it has consulted the police and may not refuse it unless it has notified the applicant of its intention to do so and given the applicant the opportunity to make an oral and or written representation.
The Licensing Authority is not allowed to attach conditions to a prize gaming permit.
Gaming machines
Prize Gaming Permits do not authorise the use of any gaming machines.
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