Gambling
Please refer to our Gambling Fees and Charges page
Once a completed application form is received a payment link will be sent to the email address provided.
Please note that Mid Devon District Council no longer accept payment via cheque.
Please post completed application forms to: Licensing Team, Mid Devon District Council, Phoenix House, Phoenix Lane, Tiverton, Devon EX16 6PP
Or email completed application forms to: licensing@middevon.gov.uk.
A small society lottery is promoted on behalf of a non-commercial society for:
a) charitable purposes;
b) the purpose of enabling participating or supporting sport, athletics or cultural activity;
c) any other non-commercial purpose other than private gain.
Further information; Small society lottery information sheet
Every society registered with us must submit a return form following each draw.
Apply - please download and complete:
New small society lottery application form(PDF)
New small society lottery application form(DOCX)
New small society lottery application form(ODT)
Renew - please download and complete:
Small society lottery renewal form(PDF)
Small society lottery renewal form(DOCX)
Small society lottery renewal form(ODT)
These files may not be suitable for users of assistive technology.
If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of this document in a more accessible format or to request the form in the post, please email customerservices@middevon.gov.uk or contact us on 01884 255255.
Additional documents: Financial return form - small society lottery
We are responsible for issuing gambling permits for the following:
- Alcohol-licensed premises (gaming machine permits)
- Clubs (club gaming permits and club machine permits)
- Prize gaming
- Unlicensed family entertainment centres (gaming machine permits)
Further information
For information on each type of permit, please visit the Gambling Commission website.
You can also view more information in our Gambling Act - statement of principles
Download application forms
Application for notification of gaming machines in licensed premises
A premises licence issued under the Gambling Act is required for any premises where an individual or company wants to offer premises-based gambling.
Under the Gambling Act, a premises licence is required for any of the following types of premises:
- amusement arcade (for adults only, or where adult machines are provided)
- betting shop
- betting (track) - sporting venues not just tracks
- bingo hall
- casino
Apply
For further information on applying for a premises licence please contact us.
There are various forms of exempt gaming and charitable fundraising.
For information about the different types and the requirements of each please visit the Gambling Commission website.
Additional information
The following factsheets are also available:
Code of practice for equal chance gaming