Gambling Permits
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We are responsible for issuing gambling permits for the following:
- Alcohol-licensed premises (gaming machine permits).
- Unlicensed family entertainment centres (gaming machine permits).
- Prize gaming.
- Clubs (club gaming permits and club machine permits).
For more information on each type of permit, visit the Gambling Commission website.
How to apply
Submit your application together with the appropriate fee to the licensing unit. Application forms are in the relevant sections below.
Gaming machine permits
You must notify the council if you plan to have two machines of category C or D gaming machines.
You must apply for a licensed premises gaming machine permit if you would like to have more than two machines, two months before your existing permit is due to expire.
- Notification of up to 2 gaming machines in an alcohol licensed premises/Gaming Machine Permit (New, Renewal, Variation and Transfer)
Club gaming permits and club machine permits
A club gaming permit allows up to three gaming machines made up of category B4, C or D gaming machines, plus equal chance prize gaming.
A club machine permit allows up to three gaming machines made up of category B4, C and D gaming machines, but no other form of gaming.
More information
- Information on Gambling Act 2005
- Gambling Premises Licence
- Gambling Permits (you are here)
- Lotteries Registration (Raffles)
- Temporary and Occasional Use Notices