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).