Playing poker in a pub for money
Question:
Is it legal to play poker, for money, in a pub?
Answer:
1. Generally, gaming is not allowed in places to which the public have access. However, it is possible that a specific pub has been licensed for gaming. It is worth checking with the landlord should you want to play.
2. If gaming has been authorised in a particular place, no charge may be made (in money or money's worth) for playing, entrance or otherwise. In addition, no levy or tax may be charged on any of the stakes or on the winnings of any of the players, whether as a direct payment or deduction. This would include the exchange of tokens or tickets at a lower rate than the rate at which they were issued, or by any other means.
Note:
If you are going to play poker online, please click on one of the links on the right or in our poker directory.
Please note, the information contained on this page is intended to provide a general guide to the law relating to poker as it applies in England and Wales.
It should not be relied upon as an authoritative statement of the law or as a source of legal advice. If you think you have a legal problem, you should obtain advice from a lawyer or adviser.
Take That Ltd will not be held liable for any loss, damage or inconvenience howsoever arising nor as a consequence of any use or the inability to use any of the information contained on this site. Visitors who use this website and rely on any information do so entirely at their own risk.
Take That Ltd also takes no responsibility for the contents of linked websites and as such any links should not be taken as an endorsement of any kind.
Material Copyright © 2008 Take That Ltd.
Page Last Updated: 21/04/2007 14:54:51
