Apply for an Occasional Use Notice for gambling

Occasional Use Notices (OUNs) allow holders of an operators licence to provide betting facilities at sporting events for a short period of time, without needing a full betting premises licence. For example, at racecourses or major golf tournaments.

The gambling activities must take place:

• at a genuine sporting event
• within the boundaries of the identified venue
• on a specific date

The event must be temporary and OUNs will cover a maximum of 8 days of events per year. A separate OUN is required for each day, even if an event is held over several consecutive days.

There is no fee for an Occasional Use Notice.

To apply:

1. complete an Occasional Use Notice
2. email this to [email protected].

When you apply, you must notify the council and the police in writing. For contact details, see responsible authorities

No objection or refusal is possible unless the maximum of 8 days of events per year will be exceeded.

A fee of £15 is due if you require a replacement copy of your OUN, due to theft/loss.

To request a replacement OUN, contact [email protected].