A Gaming Permit is needed for amusement with prizes machines; these include ‘fruit machines’ and ‘one armed bandits’
The use of these machines constitutes gambling that is why they are controlled.
The occupier of the premises where the machines are installed.
Hounslow has a policy of NOT issuing permits for machines to be placed in food take away shops, mini cab offices or similar premises. The only permits issued are for amusement arcades. These are issued following a consultation process and are finally decided by the Licensing Committee of the Council.
Permits for such machines in premises, which hold a liquor licence issued by the Magistrates Court, are dealt with by the Magistrates Court, not the Council.
The current fee is £34 for non-jackpot machines, £250 for jackpot machines defined under S.34(e) Gaming Act 1968
Once issued the permit runs for three years.
Contact us
Licensing Team
Business Regulations Section
Street Management & Public Protection Department
London Borough of Hounslow
Civic Centre
Lampton Road
Hounslow
Middlesex TW3 4DN
Fax:020 8583 5130
Tel:020 8583 5555
E-mail: licensing@hounslow.gov.uk
Reception
Ground floor reception desk
Street Management & Public Protection Department
Civic Centre