- Latest available (Revised)
- Original (As enacted)
This is the original version (as it was originally enacted).
1The provision of any facilities for the placing of bets or the playing of any games of chance.
2The granting of a right to take part in a lottery.
(1)Item 1 does not include—
(a)admission to any premises; or
(b)the granting of a right to take part in a game in respect of which a charge may be made by virtue of regulations under section 14 of the [1968 c. 65.] Gaming Act 1968 or regulations under Article 76 of the [S.I.1985/1204 (N.I.11).] Betting , Gaming, Lotteries and Amusements (Northern Ireland) Order 1985; or
(c)the provision by a club of such facilities to its members as are available to them on payment of their subscription but without further charge; or
(d)the provision of a gaming machine.
(2)“Game of chance” has the same meaning as in the Gaming Act 1968 or in the Betting, Gaming, Lotteries and Amusements (Northern Ireland) Order 1985.
(3)“Gaming machine” means a machine in respect of which the following conditions are satisfied, namely—
(a)it is constructed or adapted for playing a game of chance by means of it; and
(b)a player pays to play the machine (except where he has an opportunity to play payment free as the result of having previously played successfully) either by inserting a coin or token into the machine or in some other way; and
(c)the element of chance in the game is provided by means of the machine.
The Whole Act you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download. You may also experience some issues with your browser, such as an alert box that a script is taking a long time to run.
Would you like to continue?
The Whole Act you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download.
Would you like to continue?
The Whole Act you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download. You may also experience some issues with your browser, such as an alert box that a script is taking a long time to run.
Would you like to continue?
The Schedules you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download. You may also experience some issues with your browser, such as an alert box that a script is taking a long time to run.
Would you like to continue?
Latest Available (revised):The latest available updated version of the legislation incorporating changes made by subsequent legislation and applied by our editorial team. Changes we have not yet applied to the text, can be found in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ area.
Original (As Enacted or Made): The original version of the legislation as it stood when it was enacted or made. No changes have been applied to the text.
Access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item from this tab. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:
Use this menu to access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:
Click 'View More' or select 'More Resources' tab for additional information including: