Gaming machine licences
Under the Gaming Act 1968, a permit is needed for gaming machines/amusements with prizes machines.
Barnet Council only issues permits for gaming machines at:
- places where alcohol is sold for consumption on the premises or
- amusement arcades.
The maximum charge for playing a game is set at 30p and the maximum cash prize for "all cash" prize machines is £25. The all cash prize machines can only be played by people who are 18 years old and over.
For other machines the maximum payout is £5 cash or £8 in tokens or gifts and there are no age restrictions on these types of machines.
Games of skill such as quiz machines, and amusement only machines such as "space invaders" do not require a permit.
A permit is granted for a period of up to three years. The fee is £250 for an all cash prize machine permit and £32 for the other types of machines.
The Licensing of premises for the sale of alcohol was transferred from the Licensing Magistrates to the Barnet Council on the 24th November 2005. Where a premises licence was granted before 24 November 2005, any permit in force at the time was automatically transferred to the holder of that licence.
Further information
For an application form, further information about applying for a permit, or to make a complaint:-
Premises where alcohol is sold
Contact the Licensing Team
Tel: 020 8359 7995
Fax: 0870 889 6793
Email: licensingadmin@barnet.gov.uk
Licensing
North London Business Park
Oakleigh Road South
London
N11 1NP
Arcade Premises
Contact Trading Standards
Tel: 020 8359 2178
Fax: 020 8359 2285
Email: trading.stds@barnet.gov.uk
Trading Standards
The Town Hall
The Burroughs
Hendon
London
NW4 4BG
