1Gaming is private if it satisfies the conditions specified in this Part of this Schedule.
2(1)For the purposes of this Part of this Schedule gaming is domestic if it takes place—
(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.
3(1)It is a condition of private gaming that no charge is made for participation.
(2)For the purposes of this paragraph—
(a)it is immaterial how a charge is described,
(b)it is immaterial whether a charge is in money or money’s worth,
(c)an amount deducted or levied, by a person providing facilities for gaming, from sums staked or won in the course of gaming is a charge for participation in the gaming,
(d)a charge for admission to premises where gaming takes place shall be treated as a charge for participation in the gaming, and
(e)a stake is not a charge for participation.
4(1)It is a condition of private gaming that it is equal chance gaming.
(2)But this condition does not apply in relation to domestic or residential gaming.
5It is a condition of private gaming that it does not occur in a place to which the public have access (whether or not on payment).