Part 1Interpretation of Key Concepts

Principal concepts

I14Remote gambling

1

In this Act “remote gambling” means gambling in which persons participate by the use of remote communication.

2

In this Act “remote communication” means communication using—

a

the internet,

b

telephone,

c

television,

d

radio, or

e

any other kind of electronic or other technology for facilitating communication.

3

The Secretary of State may by regulations provide that a specified system or method of communication is or is not to be treated as a form of remote communication for the purposes of this Act (and subsection (2) is subject to any regulations under this subsection).