Gaming Machines

Overview

Alcohol-licensed Premises - There is an automatic right for licensees to provide up to two machines subject to a simple notification procedure. 

For premises with more than two machines, licensees must apply for a Gaming Machine Permit.  

(NB.  Gaming machines may only be provided in premises which have a separate bar and where there is no requirement for alcohol to be consumed as part of a table meal.  This effectively excludes restaurants and cafes).

Members' Clubs - To be considered as a Members' Club under the Act, a club must have at least 25 members and be set up for a purpose other than gaming.  Gambling in such clubs may be provided with the following permits:

• Club Machine Permit - this will entitle a club to offer up to three gaming machines in categories B3A or B4 to D.
• Club Gaming Permit - this will entitle a club to offer up to three gaming machines in categories B3A or B4 to D plus facilities for equal chance gaming - subject to certain limits.   

Apply

Application forms for gaming machine notifications, gaming machine permits and club machine permits can be found under downloads.

Please see Fees and Charges for the application fees.

Contact us

If you have any queries, or require help with your application, please contact the Licensing Team.

• email: licensing@torridge.gov.uk
• phone: 01237 428700
• post: Licensing Team, Torridge District Council, Riverbank House, Bideford EX39 2QG