Lotteries and Amusements Act 1976

Under the Lotteries and Amusements Act 1976 (as amended by the National Lottery etc. Act 1993) A licence is required to conduct small lotteries, raffles etc. by societies raising money for charity, sports and other similar purposes, for non-personal or non-commercial reasons.

Track Betting

Track Betting Licences are issued under the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act 1963.

A licence is required by anyone carrying on "bookmaking" on any 'Betting Track'. The definition of 'track' extends to any premises on which races, of any description, athletic sports or other sporting events take place.

A licence remains in force for 7 years with an annual fee payable during the term of the licence. There is currently one track licensed in Waltham Forest at Walthamstow Stadium.

The application procedure is defined in the legislation.

Contact us

Community Protection Services Department
Licensing Section
London Borough of Waltham Forest
Sycamore House
Forest Road
Walthamstow  E17 4JF

Email wfdirect@walthamforest.gov.uk
Tel 020 8496 3000