Part 14Private and Non-Commercial Gaming and Betting
Non-commercial gaming and betting
I1299Conditions for non-commercial prize gaming
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This section specifies the conditions for non-commercial prize gaming mentioned in section 298.
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The first condition is that players are informed that the purpose of the gaming is to raise money for a specified purpose other than that of private gain.
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The second condition is that the arrangements for the gaming are such that the profits will be applied for a purpose other than that of private gain.
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The third condition is that the non-commercial event of which the gaming is part does not take place—
a
on premises, other than a track, in respect of which a premises licence has effect,
b
on a track at a time when activities are being carried on in reliance on a premises licence, or
c
on premises at a time when activities are being carried on in reliance on a temporary use notice.
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The fourth condition is that the gaming is not remote.
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In this section “profits” in relation to gaming means—
a
the aggregate of amounts—
i
paid by way of stakes, or
ii
otherwise accruing to the person organising the gaming directly in connection with it, minus
b
amounts deducted by the person organising the gaming in respect of—
i
the provision of prizes, or
ii
other costs reasonably incurred in organising or providing facilities for the gaming.