Gambling and lottery licences

From 1 September 2007, gambling operators will be subject to the Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice from the Gambling Commission.

The act allows the commission to issue operating and personal licences. Premises licences will be issued by the council.

What constitutes gambling?

Gambling includes activities such as:

gaming machines
betting
lotteries
bingo
casinos.

How can I find out more?

Further information can be found from the website of the Gambling Commission.

Policy for premises licensed for gambling

Our statement of licensing policy for premises licensed for gambling sets out the issues which we will take into consideration when determining premises licenses and covers licensed premises throughout the borough.

Statement of Licensing Principles for Premises for Gambling
Date:
25 November 2010
Type:
pdf
Size:
339.1kb

Contact

: Licensing Team
Address: London Borough Of Lewisham Fifth Floor
1 Laurence House, Catford Road
SE6 4RU
Tel:: 020 8314 6400
Email:: licensing@lewisham.gov.uk

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