Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

How do I add a new person to my operating licence?


 

You may need to add a new person to your operating licence, for example if the ownership of your business changes, you employ a new person in a qualifying position (insert link to qualifying positions page) or you want someone to take bets on your behalf.
You will need to pay a fee to the Gambling Commission to change the details of your licence

Where there has been change to the ownership of the business or new investment has been sort for the business, you should also consider if you are still holding the correct licence and that the licence covers all the gambling facilities that you offer.

Adding or removing key personnel (listed on schedule x)

Betting - Adding a representative (listed on schedule y)

Betting - Removing a representative (listed on schedule y)

Adding or removing key personnel (schedule x)

You may need to add or remove key personnel, for example if you have taken on additional managerial staff.

For all operators except those classed as a small-scale operator:

For those whose business qualifies as a small-scale operator:

Betting - Adding a representative (schedule y)

Any person who accepts bets on behalf of another licensed operator must have a contract of employment with that operator and either:

  • hold a betting licence or
  • appear on the Schedule Y of the person they are accepting bets for.

If you are an on-course bookmaker you may want to add a representative who can take bets on your behalf. You must :

The person being added to schedule y as a representative must have completed  an Operating licence application - (Annex A) personal declaration form - July 2010 and a DBS form. However, a general betting licence holder is already authorised to accept bets on behalf of another licence holder and therefore does not need to complete this form.

Betting - Removing a representative (schedule y)

 If you are removing a representative, you must:

Page last reviewed: Decemnber 2012

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