Gaming machines

I18Gaming machines: charges and prize limits

1

Article 108 of the 1985 Order (use of gaming machines) is amended in accordance with subsections (2) to (7).

2

In paragraph (6) for sub-paragraph (b) substitute—

b

in respect of a gaming machine where the condition in paragraph (8)(a) applies, £0.30;

c

in respect of a gaming machine where the condition in paragraph (8)(b) applies, £0.30;

d

in respect of a gaming machine where the condition in paragraph (8)(c) applies, £0.30;

e

in respect of a gaming machine where the condition in paragraph (8)(d) applies, £0.30.

3

In paragraph (7) for the words from the beginning to “gaming machine” substitute “In respect of any one game played by means of a gaming machine installed on premises such as are mentioned in paragraph (1)(c) or (d)”.

4

Omit paragraph (7A).

5

For paragraph (8) substitute—

8

In respect of any one game played by means of a gaming machine installed on any other premises mentioned in paragraph (1), no player or person claiming under a player shall receive, or shall be entitled to receive, any article, benefit or advantage other than a money prize delivered by the machine of an amount not exceeding—

a

in the case of a machine installed on bingo club premises, £25;

b

in the case of a machine installed on licensed premises, £25;

c

in the case of a machine installed on a licensed office, £25;

d

in the case of a machine installed on premises in respect of which there is in force an amusement permit expressed to be granted for the purposes of paragraph (1)(ca), £25.

6

Omit paragraph (8A).

7

In paragraph (9)(a) for the words from “not exceeding” (where they first occur) to the end substitute “not exceeding—

i

in relation to a machine to which paragraph (7) applies, £8; or

ii

in relation to a machine to which a sub-paragraph of paragraph (8) applies, the amount specified in that sub-paragraph, delivered by the machine; and

8

In Articles 111(6A)(b)(i) and 115(7A)(b)(i) of the 1985 Order for “Article 108(8)” substitute “Article 108(8)(d)”.