List of Primary Authority gambling agreements
These are the gambling Primary Authorities (PA) agreements signed to date, which apply to age verification matters only. All other aspects of the Gambling Act 2005 (opens in new tab) are outside the scope of the PA arrangements.
None of the Primary Authority partnerships have a National Inspection Strategy in place so there are no restrictions on proactive or reactive, intel led test purchasing. However, anyone wishing to undertake test purchasing in Ladbrokes and Coral, William Hill or Paddy Power are encouraged to use the test purchasing protocol and methodology set by the Primary Authority.
| Milton Keynes | Ladbrokes/Corals |
| Milton Keynes | Welcome Break |
| Reading | Paddy Power |
| Reading | BACTA |
| Central Bedfordshire Council | Moto Hospitality Ltd |
| Reading | William Hill |
What impact does Primary Authorities have on inspections?
During licensing inspections in operators that have an inspection plan or primary authority advice in place, officers do not need to review policies and procedures relating to age verification.
This avoids duplication of time and effort as these have been checked nationally by the Primary Authority. However, officers are encouraged to ask questions/test knowledge of staff in the shop to check the implementation of the licensing objective of protecting children from being harmed or exploited by gambling.
Officers can access information, including FAQs, on the Primary Authority Register (opens in new tab) in advance of an inspection of an operator with an inspection plan or primary authority advice on age verification in place to assist with getting the most out of the visit.
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Last updated: 21 March 2025
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