Part 12Clubs, pubs, fairs, &c.
Clubs
I1270Section 269: supplementary
1
In section 269(1) a reference to the provision of facilities by a club or institute includes a reference to any provision of facilities made—
a
on behalf of or by arrangement with the club or institute, and
b
in the course of its activities.
2
Regulations prescribing requirements in relation to stakes or prizes for the purposes of section 269(2) may, in particular—
a
make different provision for different classes of club or institute;
b
make different provision for different classes or descriptions of game.
3
In section 269(3) the reference to a deduction or levy in respect of gaming provided by, on behalf of or by arrangement with a club or institute is to a deduction or levy made by or on behalf of—
a
the club or institute, or
b
a person providing facilities for gaming on behalf of, or by arrangement with, the club or institute.
4
Regulations prescribing a maximum charge for the purposes of section 269(4) may, in particular—
a
make different provision for different classes of club or institute;
b
make provision depending on whether a club or institute holds a club gaming permit;
c
make different provision for different classes or descriptions of game;
d
make different provision for different classes or descriptions of fee.
5
For the purposes of section 269(5) two games are linked if—
a
the result of one game is or may be wholly or partly determined by reference to the result of the other game, or
b
the amount of winnings available in one game is or may be wholly or partly determined by reference to the amount of participation in the other game;
and if a single game is played partly on one set of premises and partly on another it shall be treated as two linked games.
6
For the purposes of section 269(6) a person shall not be treated as the guest of a member if the member extends an invitation—
a
having had no previous acquaintance with the person, and
b
for the purpose only of enabling the person to take advantage of facilities for gaming provided by or for the club or institute.