The main legislation governing gambling in the three forms identified in English law (gaming, betting and participating in a lottery) is the Gambling Act 2005.
Not regarded as gambling where the element of chance is no more than de minimis.ġ.2 Specify: (i) the law and regulation that applies to the Relevant Products in your jurisdiction and (ii) – in broad terms – whether it permits or prohibits the offer of Relevant Products to persons located in your jurisdiction. Skill games and competitions with no element of chance Not regarded as gaming where there is no prize offered in “money or money’s worth”. “Social” gaming with no prize in money or money’s worth Sports/horse race betting (if regulated separately to other forms of betting)įantasy betting (payment to back a ‘league’ or ‘portfolio’ selection over a period of time, for example in relation to sport or shares) Local authorities (for Premises Licences). The Gambling Commission (for Operating Licences). The Gambling Commission of Great Britain (“ Gambling Commission”)
1.1 Which entities regulate what type of gambling and social/skill gaming activity in your jurisdiction?Ĭasino gaming (including slots and casino table games such as roulette & blackjack)
