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.
Commencement Information
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.)
3(1)It is a condition of private gaming that no charge is made for participation.E+W+S
(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.
Commencement Information
I3Sch. 15 para. 3 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.)
4(1)It is a condition of private gaming that it is equal chance gaming.E+W+S
(2)But this condition does not apply in relation to domestic or residential gaming.
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I4Sch. 15 para. 4 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.)
5E+W+SIt 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).
Commencement Information
I5Sch. 15 para. 5 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.)