Gambling Permits

To be able to provide a gambling facility which is not the main function of the premises, such as gaming machines, and where the stakes and prizes are very low, you may need to apply for a gambling permit.

We are responsible for issuing the following permits:

Unlicensed family entertainment centre gaming machine permits
Club gaming permits and club machine permits
Alcohol-licensed premises gaming machine permits
Prize gaming permits.

Gaming machine permits in alcohol-licensed premises

There is an automatic entitlement to make available two gaming machines where:

Premises are licensed to sell alcohol for consumption on the premises
Premises has a bar at which alcohol is served
No requirement that alcohol is served with food only
Machines are of category C or D only.

Remember, if you propose to offer more than two machines, you will need to apply for a Licensed Premises Gaming Machine Permit.

If the alcohol premises licence is transferred, the new premises licence holder must serve a new notice of intention or apply to transfer the gaming machine permit.

For more information regarding the different categories of gaming machines, please see the Gaming Machine Categories.

Club gaming permits and club machine permits

Club gaming permits authorise members' clubs and miners' welfare institutes to provide:
No more than three gaming machines (made up from categories B3A, B4, C or D)
Equal chance gaming
Games of chance e.g. Pontoon and 'Chemin De Fer'

Club machine permits authorise members' clubs and miners' welfare institutes to provide no more than three gaming machines (made up of categories B3A, B4, C or D).

For more information regarding the different categories of gaming machines, please see the Gaming Machine Categories.

How do I apply for a permit?

To apply you must complete the relevant application form below and return it to the Licensing Department at licensing@swdevon.gov.uk with the appropriate fee: