Gambling Act 2005

[ColU_FC]

The provisions of this act relating to poker take effect on 1 September 2007. I've yet to see anything official on what the new rules are concerning playing poker in member only clubs (eg. Rileys), Pubs, etc. Anyone got any information/links that explains what's going to happen? Update I found this on the Gambling Commission's website: ---------------------------------------------------------- Q. Will Poker be allowed in pubs under the Gambling Act 2005? Under the new Gambling Act 2005 (which will be fully implemented in September 2007), equal chance gaming will be permitted in premises with alcohol licences without requiring any specific permission, but it will also be subject to statutory restrictions. These will include limits on stakes and prizes, a prohibition on any levy or deductions from stakes and prizes, no charge to play, and a prohibition on linking games between premises. These regulations will be published by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. Unfortunately we do not know when these guidelines are likely to be issued or what the details will be. If you are interested in this you should select the “Register for updates†option at the top of our website. You will then be sent a fortnightly email bulletin and when the guidance is issued it will be included in this. ------------------------------------------------------------ I haven't found anything on the Department for Culture, Media and Sport's website so presumably they are still thinking about it. :wall

[aliando]

Re: Gambling Act 2005

a prohibition on any levy or deductions from stakes and prizes, no charge to play

does this mean that some places are likley to stop hosting poker games as they wont get any subs from it? i know theres the argument that people coming through the door buy drinks etc, but not all places need that and i can imagine that other options will provide a more profitable bar tab...