Part 12Clubs, pubs, fairs, &c.

Clubs

I1269Exempt gaming

1

Sections 33 and 37 shall not apply to the provision of facilities for equal chance gaming which satisfies the conditions of this section by—

a

a members' club,

b

a commercial club,

c

a club that would be a members' club but for section 266(1)(a),

d

a club that would be a commercial club but for section 267(1)(a), or

e

a miners' welfare institute.

2

The first condition of gaming for the purposes of subsection (1) is that the arrangements for the gaming satisfy the prescribed requirements (if any) in relation to—

a

amounts that may be staked, or

b

the amount or value of a prize.

3

The second condition of gaming for the purposes of subsection (1) is that no amount is deducted or levied from sums staked or won.

4

The third condition of gaming for the purposes of subsection (1) is that any participation fee does not exceed such maximum as may be prescribed.

5

The fourth condition of gaming for the purposes of subsection (1) is that a game played on one set of premises is not linked with a game played on another set of premises.

6

The fifth condition of gaming for the purposes of subsection (1), which does not apply to a club of a kind mentioned in subsection (1)(b) or (d), is that each person who participates—

a

is a member of the club or institute who applied for membership, was nominated for membership or became a member, at least 48 hours before he participates, or

b

is a guest of a member of the club or institute who would be entitled to participate by virtue of paragraph (a).