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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

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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…


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Gambling Commission appoints Lived Experience Advisory Panel to advance work in player safety

Gambling Commission appoints Lived Experience Advisory Panel to advance work in player safety

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Gambling Commission publishes National Strategy to Reduce Gambling Harms delivery update

Gambling Commission publishes National Strategy to Reduce Gambling Harms delivery update

The Gambling Commission is today publishing its la…

03 February 2021
Gambling Commission announces package of changes which make online games safer by design

Gambling Commission announces package of changes which make online games safer by design

The Gambling Commission has announced a package of…

02 February 2021