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 your business structure changes 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.

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 - personal declaration form - September 2008 and a CRB 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: September 2011

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