Casino & Table Games
Casino dealer license
A casino dealer license is a personal authorisation required in some jurisdictions for anyone working as a dealer or croupier in a casino, especially when handling money or directly involved in the game.
Key points
- In the UK, a dealer must hold a Personal Functional Licence from the Gambling Commission before starting work in a regulated role. 1
- The licence is of indefinite duration but must be renewed every 5 years; it can be revoked, suspended, or forfeited. 13
- The application involves identity, address history, and background checks. 1
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Sources
- Personal Functional Licence (PFL) guide gamblingcommission.gov.uk Provides the UK fee, age, renewal interval, and licence requirements for a Personal Functional Licence.
- Who we regulate gamblingcommission.gov.uk Confirms that dealers are among the roles regulated by the Gambling Commission.
- Part 6 – Personal Licences - Gambling Act 2005 - Explanatory Notes legislation.gov.uk Supports the indefinite duration and grounds for revocation of personal licences under the Gambling Act 2005.
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