Explanatory Notes

Gambling Act 2005

2005 CHAPTER 19

7 April 2005

Territorial Extent

Territorial limits – vessels and aircraft

Part 1: Interpretation of Key Concepts
Section 13: Betting intermediary

66.A person who provides a service for others to make or accept bets is called a “betting intermediary” in the Act. Such a person does not, himself, partake in the bet. The definition includes betting exchanges. There is a separate class of operating licence for betting intermediaries.