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1E+W+SGaming is private if it satisfies the conditions specified in this Part of this Schedule.

Commencement Information

I1Sch. 15 para. 1 in force at 1.9.2007 by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(4)(5), Sch. 3B (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4) (as inserted by S.I. 2007/2169, arts. 3, 6, Sch.)

2(1)For the purposes of this Part of this Schedule gaming is domestic if it takes place—E+W+S

(a)in a private dwelling, and

(b)on a domestic occasion.

(2)For the purposes of this Part of this Schedule gaming is residential if—

(a)it takes place in a hostel, hall of residence or similar establishment which is not administered in the course of a trade or business, and

(b)more than half of the participants are residents of the hostel, hall or establishment.

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I2Sch. 15 para. 2 in force at 1.9.2007 by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(4)(5), Sch. 3B (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4) (as inserted by S.I. 2007/2169, arts. 3, 6, Sch.)

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