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You must have a gaming machine permit to have three or more category C or D gaming machines on your premises
Guidance on how to carry out checks where dutiable machine games are on the premises.
Apply to the Gambling Commission for a personal gambling licence or a gambling operating licence if you run or manage a gambling business. The Gambling Commission regulates arcades, betting, bingo, casinos, gaming machine providers, gambling software providers, lottery operators, external...
You need a club gaming permit if you run a members' club or a miners' welfare institute
How to pay Machine Games Duty: payment reference number, online, Bacs or CHAPS, Direct Debit, cheque or your bank.
You need to get a permit from your local authority to provide gaming machines eg fruit machines in a club in Scotland
Find out about the Machine Games Duty for Agents online service and how to register.
Find out about Gaming Duty, how the duty is charged and who has to pay.
Tell HM Revenue and Customs about a business you want to register for Machine Games Duty using form MGD1.
Gambling Minister Stuart Andrew speaks on support for the arcade and amusement sectors at the Bacta Annual Conference.
How to pay Gaming or Bingo Duty, and how long it takes for your payment to reach HMRC.
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