Am I eligible to apply for a unlicensed family entertainment centre gaming machine permit?

Yes, if you're the occupier/proposed occupier of premises intended to be used by the applicant as a family entertainment centre. A licensed family entertainment centre (FEC) is classified as ‘premises’ and only premises that are wholly or mainly used for making gaming machines available may hold an FEC premises licence. As a result, it is generally not permissible for such premises to correspond to an entire shopping centre, airport, motorway service station or similar. Typically, the machines would be in a designated and enclosed area.

What is it for?

If you're running a family entertainment centre under a permit from us, you can operate category D machines and bingo prize gaming machines. Use the gaming machine categories link on this page to find out more.

Who needs one?

Anyone wishing to make a new application for a club or family entertainment centre permit, or to convert an existing one, or to change the name on one.

How much will it cost?

There is a fee for issuing this document, which is taken when you apply.

What will I need before I apply?

• Completed application form
• Fee
• See application form for additional requirements