Licensing authority toolkit

We have compiled a toolkit which we hope will make it easier for you to carry out your regulatory responsibilities around gambling.

In this section

Guides, advice, templates and case studies that will help with your local gambling regulatory issues

Poker toolkit

This toolkit provides you with guidance, templates for letters and case studies to give examples of how cases have been successfully brought to a conclusion

Machines toolkit

This toolkit provides you with guidance, templates for letters and assessment forms and case studies to give examples of how cases have been successfully brought to a conclusion

Pubs and clubs toolkit

Commercial betting is not allowed in pubs, clubs or similar alcohol licensed premises

Premises assessments toolkit

This toolkit provides you with guidance, templates for letters and assessment forms and case studies to give examples of how cases have been successfully brought to a conclusion

Test purchasing and age verification toolkit

We have a rolling test purchasing programme to verify the robustness of gambling businesses controls on underage gambling and we support LAs in their own test purchase operations

Crime and joint working toolkit

This toolkit provides you with guidance and case studies to give examples of how you can work with your police force and other agencies tackle local gambling-related issues

Unlicensed Family Entertainment Centres (UFECs)

UFECs are premises which are wholly or mainly used for making gaming machines available

Lotteries toolkit

This lottery toolkit contains advice, quick guides and case studies to help you in your regulatory responsibilities

Occasional use notices (OUNs)

Occasional use notices allow a licensed betting business to provide betting facilities at a sporting venue for short periods of time without the need for a full betting premises licence

Reducing Gambling Harms resources

Gambling is a subject which is increasingly interesting public health teams, this toolkit provides examples of the materials that can assist in developing this expanding area of work.