Kenya - Renew a Public Gaming License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To renew a Public gaming (Casino) license in Kenya, the applicant has to contact the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) offices to make the application.
2. Here the applicant will be given an application Application for Renewal of Public Gaming Licence – Form 13B and a Probity form by a licensing officer to fill and submit.
3. Fill in the application and attach the required documents. A list of the can be found under the Required Documents" section of this page.
4. Proceed to pay the required renewal application fees and attach the payment receipt to the application document. The renewal application fees to be paid can be found under the "Fees" section of this page.
5. Note that the fees are paid upfront and are non-refundable
6. Submit the completed renewal application form, requirements and payment receipt before the Board in person and make a presentation regarding the renewal licence applied for.
7. The board will review the renewal application regarding any areas of noncompliance with the license requirements which the applicant is required to address. In addition, the board will conduct a premise inspection to ensure that the premises are in compliance to carry out the business for which the license is sought.
8. Upon successful review and approval of the renewal application the applicant will be advised by the board when the renewed license certificate is available for collection.

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Required Documents

• Duly filled Application for Renewal of Public Gaming Licence – Form 13B.
• Business form (sole Proprietorship of joint venture)
• Names of Directors and shareholders to be supported by a current CR12
• A PIN Certificate & Tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority.
• A copy of the certificate of incorporation or registration as the case may be
• Audited Accounts for applicant’s other business operation for the last three (3) years, and evidence that none of them has a pending litigation and if any, provide Case No., nature and status
• Completed a Probity form to facilitate due diligence. The Probity form must be completed by all directors.
• Copy of current license

Office Locations & Contacts

Tourism Regulatory Authority - Head Office,
Utalii House,5th Floor,
Utalii Lane, off Uhuru Highway.
P.O. Box 25357-00100,
Nairobi, KENYA
Telephone:+254 0701-444777
Email: [email protected]
Website:link

Eligibility

• Person / individuals with a valid public gaming license wishing continue to organizing and managing gaming, on premises to which the public may resort for the purpose of playing games, not being unlawful games, are eligible to make the application

Fees

• Annual License fee-Kshs. 500,000/=
• License renewal- Kshs. 25000/=

Validity

• The validity period is one year.

Documents to Use

• Application for Renewal of Public Gaming Licence – Form 13B
• Probity form

Sample Documents

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

Processing Time

• The processing time is one month

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Instructions

• Renewal applications should be made at least one month before the expiry of current license.

Required Information

• Name and address of applicant
• Name under which business will be conducted
• Expected gross turnover for which the first twelve
• Name and address of the accountant to appoint for the purpose of auditing thestatement of accounts.
• Previous license details

Need for the Document

• No person can organize and manage gaming, on premises to which the public may resort for the purpose of playing games, without a public gaming licence issued by the Betting control and licensing board.
• The public gaming license permits the holder to organize and manage gaming, on premises to which the public may resort for the purpose of playing games, not being unlawful games.

Information which might help

• “gaming” means the playing of a game of chance for winnings in money or money’s worth
• All applicants shall be required to appear before the Board and make a presentation regarding the proposed operation for the licence applied for. The presentation shall be judged on the following criteria;
  • Understanding of the operations regarding the licence being applied for in this case Public Gaming(casino).
  • Submission of the requisite documents
  • Level of preparedness to commence operations
  • Demonstrate innovativeness and creativity
  • Potentiality
• The Board may require further details merited to finalize the application request in conforming to the regulations as per the Betting Lotteries and Gaming Act, Cap 131 Laws of Kenya.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

• Service Charter
• Betting Lotteries and Gaming Act

Others

• Betting Control and Licensing Board was established by an Act of Parliament Chapter 131, Laws of Kenya of 1966. The Board is responsible for regulating betting, lotteries and gaming activities through formulation and issuance of policy guidelines. Over the last few years, the Board has implemented various measures, which have laid a firm foundation for the enforcement and implementation of gaming laws and regulations.
• The Betting, Lotteries and Gaming Act Chapter 131, empowers the Board to license and control premises and the activities carried there in.