Gambling Act 2005

Valid from 01/10/2005

Stamps, telephone calls, &c.E+W+S

5(1)For the purposes of section 11 and this Schedule a reference to paying does not include a reference to incurring the expense, at a normal rate, ofโ€”E+W+S

(a)sending a letter by ordinary post,

(b)making a telephone call, or

(c)using any other method of communication.

(2)For the purpose of sub-paragraph (1)โ€”

(a)a โ€œnormal rateโ€ is a rate which does not reflect the opportunity to participate in an arrangement under which a person may win a prize, and

(b)ordinary post means ordinary first-class or second-class post (without special arrangements for delivery).