Premises mandatory and default conditions
The mandatory and default regulations for Scotland are different to those which apply to gambling premises in England and Wales.
The differences are set out as follows.
England and Wales mandatory conditions
| Mandatory conditions | Premises type |
|---|---|
| A notice setting out the terms on which a bet may be placed must be displayed in a prominent position on the premises. | All Licensed Betting Offices (LBOs) |
| Signage saying consumption of alcohol on the premises is prohibited. | All Licensed Betting Offices (LBOs) |
| Signage saying consumption of alcohol on the premises is prohibited. | All Adult Gaming Centres (AGCs) |
| Signage saying consumption of alcohol on the premises is prohibited. | All Family Entertainment Centres (FECs) |
| The summary of the terms and conditions of the premises licence issued by the licensing authority must be displayed in a prominent place on the premises. | All premises |
| No National Lottery. No Private or Customer Lottery. | All premises |
| The non-gambling area may consist of one or more areas within the casino. | All casinos |
Scotland mandatory and default conditions
If you have a gambling business with licensed gambling premises in Scotland, you must comply with these mandatory and default conditions.
| Mandatory conditions | Premises type |
|---|---|
| A notice setting out the terms on which a bet may be placed must be displayed at every entrance. | All Licensed Betting Offices (LBOs) |
| Signage saying 'Sale' and consumption of alcohol on the premises is prohibited. | All Licensed Betting Offices (LBOs) |
| Signage saying 'Sale' and consumption of alcohol on the premises is prohibited. | All Adult Gaming Centres (AGCs) |
| Signage saying 'Sale' and consumption of alcohol on the premises is prohibited. | All Family Entertainment Centres (FECs) |
| Summary of the premises licence issued by the licensing authority must be displayed in a prominent place on the premises. | All premises |
| No National lottery or Private Lottery (customer lottery is not mentioned). | All premises |
| The point about one or more non-gambling areas is not mentioned in the Scottish regulations. | All casinos |
Last updated: 19 May 2021
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