Explanatory Note

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order (which extends to England and Wales and Scotland) increases the maximum amounts permitted to be taken by way of the sale of chances and as the aggregated amount of value of prizes on any one determination of winners in gaming for prizes at licensed club premises under section 21 of the Gaming Act 1968 (article 2(a)). It also increases the maximum amount of any money prize which may be distributed or offered (article 2(b)).