Unlicensed family entertainment centres are premises which are used for making gaming machines available.
We cannot grant a permit for an entire shopping centre or bowling alley.
Family entertainment centres are commonly located at:
- seaside resorts
- airports
- motorway service stations
They cater for families (for example, amusement arcades). Unlicensed family entertainment centres can offer only category D machines. You must also have a gaming machine permit.
If you are running an unlicensed family entertainment centre, you will need a permit from us.
The application for a permit can only be made by a person who is aged 18 or older and occupies or plans to occupy the premises.