Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

How do I vary or make changes to a licence?


 

If you hold an operating licence, there are some changes that the Gambling Commission must be made aware of. Some changes can be reported as key events, but others will require the details on your licence to be amended.

Application to vary an operating licence

If you need to change the details held on your licence, such as a change of trading name, change of address or adding an on-course representative, you will need to complete the Application to Vary form.

Notification of change

The following are some of the changes that need to be reported to us by completing a Notification of Change form, or by email to info@gamblingcommission.gov.uk

  • change of contact or registered office address
  • addition or removal of share holder with 3% - 9.9% share holding (for example due to change of business ownership) (insert link to changes in shareholding section)
  • addition or removal of people in qualifying positions (insert link to qualifying positions page).

Follow the relevant sector links below for information on how to vary or make changes to a licence, and any associated costs.

If you need to work out the fees for varying a licence please use this information.

Change or vary an operating licence Change or vary a personal licence
Arcades Arcades
Betting Betting
Bingo Bingo
Casinos Casinos
Gambling software Gambling software
Gaming machines Gaming machines
Lotteries Lotteries
Remote Remote

 

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