Explanatory Note
(This note is not part of the Regulations)
Section 13(1) of the Gaming Act 1968 prohibits the playing of bankers' games and games of unequal chance on premises licensed under that Act. Section 13(2), however, authorises the making of regulations to provide that this prohibition shall not have effect in relation to games specified in the Regulations, if so played as to comply with the Regulations.
These Regulations amend the Gaming Clubs (Bankers' Games) Regulations 1994 (S.I. 1994/2899). The effect of these Regulations is—
(a)to introduce The Big Six, Sic Bo and Three Card Poker as new games;
(b)to allow the option of offering fewer wagers in Roulette;
(c)to allow two further wagers in Dice;
(d)to allow the banker to draw on a “soft” 17 in Blackjack;
(e)to allow an optional side bet in Casino Stud Poker.