Entry to Gambling Premises by Licensing Officers

Gambling Act 2005, s.303

Warrant: No
Force: No
Notice: No

An officer of the Gambling Commission or a constable may at any reasonable time enter premises in respect of which a gambling licence has been granted or applied for, to check compliance with the Gambling Act 2005 and any licence conditions. The officer may inspect documents, observe activities, and require production of records.

Conditions

Officer must be from the Gambling Commission or be a constable
Premises must be licensed or the subject of a gambling licence application
Entry at any reasonable time

Limitations

Gambling Commission officers take the lead: constables support as requested
Cannot be used as a general search power for non-gambling matters

Last updated 24 September 2026