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Section 279: Exempt gaming

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

Part 12: Clubs, pubs, fairs, &c.

Sections 33 and 37 shall not apply to the provision of facilities for equal chance gaming which—

takes place on premises to which this section applies, and
satisfies the conditions of this section.

The first condition of gaming for the purposes of subsection (1) is that the arrangements for the gaming satisfy the prescribed requirements in relation to—

limiting amounts that may be staked, or
limiting the amount or value of a prize.

The second condition of gaming for the purposes of subsection (1) is that no amount is deducted or levied from sums staked or won.

The third condition of gaming for the purposes of subsection (1) is that no participation fee is charged.

The fourth condition of gaming for the purposes of subsection (1) is that a game played on one set of premises is not linked with a game played on another set of premises.

The fifth condition of gaming for the purposes of subsection (1) is that children and young persons are excluded from participation.

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