Part II Gaming Duties
F1Remote gaming duty
26AInterpretation
1
For the purposes of remote gaming duty “remote gaming” means gaming in which persons participate by the use of—
a
the internet,
b
telephone,
c
television,
d
radio, or
e
any other kind of electronic or other technology for facilitating communication.
2
For the purposes of remote gaming duty the expressions listed below shall be construed (for the whole of the United Kingdom) in accordance with the Gambling Act 2005.
Expression | Defining provision of Gambling Act 2005 |
|---|---|
Provision of facilities | Section 5(1) to (3) |
Remote gambling equipment | Section 36(4) and (5) |
Remote operating licence | Section 67 |
3
In relation to remote gaming duty “P” means a person who provides facilities for remote gaming.
4
The Treasury may by order amend the definition of “remote gaming” in subsection (1) (and an order may include incidental, consequential or transitional provision).
Ss. 26A-26M and cross-heading inserted (with effect as mentioned in s. 8(2) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2007 (c. 11), s. 8, Sch. 1 para. 2; S.I. 2007/2172, art. 2