Prize gaming normally consists of low stakes and prizes gambling
in which neither the nature nor the size of the prize is determined
by the number of persons playing or the amount paid for or raised
by the gaming. It can comprise of a variety of games, providing
that the participation fees and prizes do not exceed prescribed
limits. The prize can be a cash or non-cash prize.
A prize gaming permit will allow a person to provide facilities
for gaming, like those above, on specified premises. Any
non-gambling premises (that is, one that has not got a premises
licence under the Gambling Act 2005) that wishes to provide such
gambling would need to apply for a prize gaming permit.
Prize gaming permits do not permit the provision of gaming
machines and only certain equipment such as mechanised cash bingo
equipment for example, may be used for prize gaming and not be
treated as a gaming machine. (see Section 235 of Gambling Act
2005).
Some premises are already authorised by the Act to offer prize
gaming, without needing a separate prize gaming permit. These
are:
- holders of adult gaming centre premises licences
- holders of family entertainment centre premises licences
- holders of bingo premises licences
- holders of family entertainment centre gaming machine
permits
- travelling fairs
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