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Gambling Act 2005

Section 353: Interpretation

863.This section provides the general definitions and meanings of expressions for the Act. Particular definitions of substance, in subsection (1), are provided for:

  • Director;

  • EEA State;

  • Football pools;

  • Premises;

  • Stake;

  • Track (and dog tracks and horse-race courses);

  • Vehicle; and

  • Vessel.

864.Subsection (2) contains a number of interpretative provisions for references in the Act. Subsection (3) provides a definition of what is meant by “virtual game, race or other event or process”, and subsection (4) covers what is meant by giving notice under the Act.

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