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Gambling Act 2005

Section 8: Equal chance gaming

56.Under the Gaming Act 1968, the distinction is drawn between games of equal chance and games of unequal chance (including bankers’ games). The Act maintains this distinction, and offers different degrees of regulation and control depending on which types of facilities for gaming are being offered. This section provides a definition of equal chance gaming.

57.At a number of places in the Act rights to conduct equal chance gaming are granted. See, for example, Part 12 on clubs, and the provisions of Part 14 on private and non-commercial gaming. By contrast, unequal chance gaming or bankers’ games may only be made available, under the Act, in limited circumstances, the main example being that of a licensed casino.

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