Apply for a prize gaming permit

If you operate a business offering games of chance for prizes, for example card games then you must have a prize gaming permit.

Who can apply

You must be the person who occupies the relevant premises and be be 18 or over to apply for a prize gaming permit.

You can not apply for a prize gaming permit if you hold a premises licence or club gaming permit on the same premises.

Fee

It costs £300 for a new application and the renewal of a permit.

Complete the application form

You can use the form to apply for:

  • a new prize gaming permit
  • a change of name on an existing prize gaming permit

Download the application for a new prize gaming permit or change of name (Word, 103KB)

Submit your form and application fee

You will need to submit your form and cheque to the Licensing team.

Licensing team

Telephone: 020 8760 5466
Email: licensing@croydon.gov.uk

Address:

Croydon Council, Licensing Team
6th Floor, Zone A
Bernard Weatherill House
8 Mint Walk
Croydon
CR0 1EA

After you've applied

Your permit will only be issued to you when all the necessary inspections and checks have been carried out and the premises meets the required standards.

If your permit is granted, then it will be valid for 10 years.

If your permit is rejected

You can appeal the rejection or any conditions of your permit to the Croydon Magistrates Court.

You can also have to attend a hearing.

If your permit is lost or stolen

It costs £15 for a new permit.

Licensing team

Address

Croydon Council
3rd Floor, Zone B
8 Mint Walk, Bernard Weatherill House
Croydon CR0 1EA
United Kingdom