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The Deregulation (Gaming Machines and Betting Office Facilities) Order 1996

UK Statutory Instrument 1996 No. 1359 — creates 1 criminal offence.

1offences created
0recorded in force
0revoked
Made
23 May 1996
In force from
20 June 1996
Extent
Not stated
Subject
Alcohol licensing, gambling, smoke-free and public health
Made under
Deregulation and Contracting Out Act 1994, Gaming Act 1968, Gaming and Lotteries Act 1963

Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Order) — published with the instrument by the department that made it. © Crown copyright, reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

This Order is made under section 1 of the Deregulation and Contracting out Act 1994. It reduces restrictions on business in three areas. Articles 3 and 4 amend the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act 1963 to increase the facilities ancillary to betting which may be provided in a licensed betting office. Article 5 increases the number of jackpot gaming machines which may be used in premises licensed or registered under the Gaming Act 1968 from the present limit of two. Article 6 relaxes the restrictions on use of machines for amusement purposes in the Gaming Act 1968 by permitting a cash-only machine which gives a maximum prize of £10 in premises to which children have restricted access. Articles 7 to 10 make various consequential and transitional provisions.

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