Gambling & Lotteries The Gambling Act 2005 was introduced to modernise gambling legislation and gave local authorities responsibility for issuing certain gaming licences, permits, registrations and Temporary Use Notices in respect of gaming, betting or participating in a Lottery. Statement of Principles How we deal with appplication of licenses and permits Premises Licence Find out when a premises license is required Permits When gambling permits are required Temporary & Occasional Use Short-term notices can be issued for the temporary or occasional use of premises for gambling or betting purposes Small Society Lotteries Societies wishing to sell lottery tickets must be registered