Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

What are the rules for regulated gaming and gaming machines (fruit machines,slot machines) on alcohol licensed premises?

Gaming machines

The Gambling Commission has produced the Gaming machine permits code of practice - June 2007 which relates to club gaming permits, club machine permits and licensed premises gaming machine permits and is relevant for licensing authorities, as well as clubs and pubs (public houses).  This document includes provisions on the location and supervision of gaming machines (fruit machines, slot machines), access by children and young people and self-exclusion.

Regulated gaming

We have also published the following documents which relate to regulated gaming on alcohol licensed premises:

Advice to licensing authorities 

Page last reviewed: April 2011

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