Section 287: Gaming machines

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

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

A person does not commit an offence under section 37 or 242 if—

he makes one or more Category D gaming machines available for use at a travelling fair, and
facilities for gambling (whether by way of gaming machine or otherwise) amount together to no more than an ancillary amusement at the fair.

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