Section 240: Use of machine

Gambling Act 2005 · 2005 c. 19View on legislation.gov.uk

Part 10: Gaming Machines

The Secretary of State may make regulations controlling the circumstances in which a gaming machine is made available for use.

Regulations under subsection (1) may, in particular, make provision by reference to—

the method by which stakes may be deposited or payments made for the use of a machine;
the nature of, or arrangements in respect of receiving or claiming, prizes;
rollover of stakes or prizes;
the proportion of amounts staked or paid that is returned by way of prizes;
the display of information;
any other matter relating to the manner in which a machine operates.

Regulations under subsection (1) may identify matters (whether or not addressed by other provisions of the regulations) as to which a condition may not be attached to an operating licence or to a premises licence.

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