The Authority must grant a gambling licence under sections 112 or 113 where it is satisfied that the application meets the statutory requirements; the financial information demonstrates capacity to provide the activity and to fund winnings from lawful sources; the proposed licensee and, where relevant, officers and beneficial owners are fit and proper; where section 96(1)(h)(i) applies and the premises are not relevant, the Authority has made a suitability determination under section 99; section 102/103 requirements are met where applicable; and the prescribed fee under section 38 is received.

A licence must specify the permitted betting activities, games or lottery and, where relevant, the number of gaming machines and premises determined under section 99; it may specify child admission (section 100) and ATMs (section 101) and is subject to Chapter 9 conditions. The Authority must refuse where it is not satisfied as to the matters above, where a premises is determined unsuitable, where section 103 matters are unmet, or where the fee is unpaid. Decisions to refuse or to grant a limited licence must be notified in writing within 14 days, stating reasons, appeal rights under Part 9 and the appeal period.