Service Description: The Licensing Authority will issue a premises licence for: Casinos, Betting Offices and Race Tracks, Bingo Clubs, Adult Gaming Centres, Family Entertainment Centres. They will issue permits for: Gaming machines in members' clubs and licensed premises, prize gaming and Unlicensed Family Entertainment Centres.
Answer: For many years, commercial organisations have offered to provide equipment and gaming staff to persons organising non-commercial casino nights. Organisers will not require a licence or a temporary use notice for these events provided that the event is a non-commercial event as defined in s297 of the Gambling Act 2005. The organiser can provide non-commercial prize gaming and non-commercial equal chance gaming provided that the conditions set out in s299 and s 300 of the Act are met. An event is non-commercial when no part of the proceeds are appropriated for private gain. Proceeds are defined as: The sums raised by the organisers (whether by way of fees for entrance or for participation, by way of sponsorship, by way of commission from traders or otherwise), minus the amounts deducted by the organisers in respect of costs reasonably incurred in organising the event. If you are unsure about the status of your event please see the guidance on commercial casino nights. If any doubt exists you should seek legal advice.