Apply for a licence

About the application process, the application and annual fees payable and the steps you will need to take to ensure your business is compliant with your licence conditions.

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How do I apply for an operating licence?

How to apply for a licence and what the application process involves

Annual fees

Licence holders must pay an annual fee to continue operating their gambling business

Starting your own gambling business

We can't offer legal advice on your business ideas

Types of licence you may need for your business

Find out what each licence type allows you to do and which types you need for your business

How to comply with your licence conditions

The conditions that are attached to operating licences including social responsibility, anti-money laundering, technical requirements and more…

Gambling Commission takes widespread regulatory action against online casino operators and senior management

Online casino companies and their senior managemen…

29 November 2018

Commission welcomes tighter gambling advertising standards

The Gambling Commission has welcomed tightened adv…

14 February 2018

Gambling Commission visits Welsh Assembly to highlight the impact of gambling in Wales

The Gambling Commission and the Directors of Publi…

20 September 2017