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Gambling licences and gaming permits

You need a licence to run gambling activities within your premises. A licence is also required to hold a lottery, including raffles.

Please note that if you want to apply for operating and personal licences, these are the responsibility of the Gambling Commission. 

View our Gambling Policy (PDF 916KB) to find out how we regulate gambling across Aberdeenshire. 

The board has also produced a Local Area Profile (PDF 244KB) which may be of assistance to applicants completing risk assessments. The current profile was approved on 9th February 2022 and will be updated from time to time. 

View guidance about illegal betting in pubs and clubs from the Gambling Commission.

How to apply

Gambling premises licence

The Aberdeenshire Licensing Board deals with applications for bingo halls, casinos, betting premises, adult gaming centres and family entertainment centres.

To apply, download the relevant documents below.

Premises:

 Vessels:

Guidance notes:

Gaming permits

The Aberdeenshire Licensing Board deals with permits for licensed gaming machine permits and club gaming machine permits.

To apply, download and complete the relevant documents below:

Lotteries

Find out about registration of small society lotteries and how to apply.

Dealing with your application

When reviewing your application, the Aberdeenshire Licensing Board must have regard to the statutory licensing objectives as set out in Section 1 of the Gambling Act 2005.