Section 290: Gaming and entertainment centres

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

Part 13: Prize Gaming

A person does not commit an offence under section 33 or 37 by providing facilities for prize gaming if—

the gaming satisfies the conditions specified in section 293, and
the facilities are provided in—
an adult gaming centre, or
a licensed family entertainment centre.

A person does not commit an offence under section 33 or 37 by providing facilities for equal chance prize gaming if—

the gaming satisfies the conditions specified in section 293, and
the facilities are provided on premises in respect of which a family entertainment centre gaming machine permit has effect.

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