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General offences > Provision of facilities for gambling
Short Summary
This legal provision, found in the UK Gambling Act 2005, governs the provision of facilities for gambling. It states that it is an offence for a person to provide such facilities, unless certain exceptions apply. These exceptions include holding an operating licence authorizing the activity and carrying out the activity in accordance with the licence’s terms and conditions. Additionally, if a person acts in the course of a business carried on by someone who holds an operating licence, and the activity is conducted in accordance with the licence’s terms and conditions, the offence does not apply. The section also mentions specific provisions that provide exceptions to the offence. The penalties for non-compliance include imprisonment, fines, or both, depending on the conviction. In Scotland, the maximum imprisonment term is six months.
Whom does it apply to?
Persons providing facilities for gambling
What does it govern?
Provision of facilities for gambling
What are exemptions?
Exceptions include holding an operating licence authorizing the activity and carrying out the activity in accordance with the licence's terms and conditions. If a person acts in the course of a business carried on by someone who holds an operating licence, and the activity is conducted in accordance with the licence's terms and conditions, the offence does not apply. The provision does not apply to making a gaming machine available for use or the provision of facilities for a lottery.
What are the Penalties?
The penalties for non-compliance or violation of the document's provisions are not specified in the provided content.
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom