Horserace Betting and Olympic Lottery Act 2004

Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act 1963 (c. 2)

16 In section 55(1) (interpretation)—

(a) in the definition of “bookmaker” omit—

(i) “other than the Totalisator Board”, and

(ii) for “sponsored pool betting business” substitute “pool betting business on an approved racecourse in accordance with a point-to-point exemption notice”,

(b) after the definition of “game of chance” and “gaming” insert—

““the Gaming Board” means the Gaming Board for Great Britain;”,

(c) after the definition of “player” insert—

““point-to-point exemption notice” has the meaning given by section 4(3)(b) of this Act;”,

(d) omit the definition of “recognised horse race”,

(e) in the definition of “registered pool promoter” for “section 4(2)” substitute “section 4A(3)”, and

(f) omit the definitions of—

(i) “sponsored pool betting”, and

(ii) “the Totalisator Board”.