Wrexham Council is the licensing authority under the Gambling Act, 2005.

This means the council is responsible for granting premises licences in the Wrexham County Borough, for:

  • casino premises
  • bingo premises
  • betting premises, including tracks
  • adult gaming centres
  • family entertainment centres

The Gambling Act, 2005 requires the council to prepare and publish a Statement of Licensing Policy that sets out the policies that the council will generally apply to promote the licensing objectives when making decisions on applications made under the act.

Fees

Regional casino

  • Transitional fast-track: n/a
  • Transitional non-fast track: n/a
  • New application: £15,000
  • Annual fee: £15,000
  • Variation fee: £7,500
  • Transfer fee: £6,500
  • Re-instatement fee: £6,500
  • Provisional statement: £15,000
  • Provisional statement (holders): £8,000
  • Copy of licence: £25
  • Notification of change: £50

Large casino

  • Transitional fast-track: n/a
  • Transitional non-fast track: n/a
  • New application: £10,000
  • Annual fee: £10,000
  • Variation fee: £5,000
  • Transfer fee: £2,150
  • Re-instatement fee: £2,150
  • Provisional statement: £10,000
  • Provisional statement (holders): £5,000
  • Copy of licence: £25
  • Notification of change: £50

Small casino

  • Transitional fast-track: n/a
  • Transitional non-fast track: n/a
  • New application: £8,000
  • Annual fee: £5,000
  • Variation fee: £4,000
  • Transfer fee: £1,800
  • Re-instatement fee: £1,800
  • Provisional statement: £8,000
  • Provisional statement (holders): £3,000
  • Copy of licence: £25
  • Notification of change: £50

Bingo premises licence

  • Transitional fast-track: £240
  • Transitional non-fast track: £1,750
  • New application: £3,500
  • Annual fee: £1,000
  • Variation fee: £1,750
  • Transfer fee: £1,200
  • Re-instatement fee: £1,200
  • Provisional statement: £3,500
  • Provisional statement (holders): £1,200
  • Copy of licence: £25
  • Notification of change: £50

Adult gaming premises licence

  • Transitional fast-track: £240
  • Transitional non-fast track: £1,000
  • New application: £2,000
  • Annual fee: £1,000
  • Variation fee: £1,000
  • Transfer fee: £1,200
  • Re-instatement fee: £1,200
  • Provisional statement: £2,000
  • Provisional statement (holders): £1,200
  • Copy of licence: £25
  • Notification of change: £50

Betting premises licence (tracks)

  • Transitional fast-track: £240
  • Transitional non-fast track: £1,000
  • New application: £2,500
  • Annual fee: £1,000
  • Variation fee: £1,250
  • Transfer fee: £950
  • Re-instatement fee: £950
  • Provisional statement: £2,500
  • Provisional statement (holders): £950
  • Copy of licence: £25
  • Notification of change: £50

Betting premises licence (other)

  • Transitional fast-track: £240
  • Transitional non-fast track: £1,500
  • New application: £3,000
  • Annual fee: £600
  • Variation fee: £1,500
  • Transfer fee: £1,200
  • Re-instatement fee: £1,200
  • Provisional statement: £3,000
  • Provisional statement (holders): £1,200
  • Copy of licence: £25
  • Notification of change: £50

Family entertainment premises licence

  • Transitional fast-track: £240
  • Transitional non-fast track: £1,000
  • New application: £2,000
  • Annual fee: £750
  • Variation fee: £1,000
  • Transfer fee: £950
  • Re-instatement fee: £950
  • Provisional statement: £2,000
  • Provisional statement (holders): £1,200
  • Copy of licence: £25
  • Notification of change: £50
Licensing pre-application advice
The aim of this service is to ensure that you have the necessary information in order to make a valid application.

Contact us

Email: licensingservice@wrexham.gov.uk