Template:Gambling ages in the United Kingdom
Type of gambling | Minimum age | Legislation |
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Gambling in casinos or other licensed gambling premises It is illegal to permit any person under the age of 18 to enter a licensed gambling premisis; Only exception: A licensed family entertainment centre |
Gambling Act 2005 - Part 4 Protection of children and young persons - 46, 47, 48 and 49 | |
Gaming machine (Machine category: A, B1, B2, B3, B3A, B4, C) |
Gambling Act 2005 - Part 4 Protection of children and young persons - 47 and 48 | |
Gaming machine (Machine category: D) |
Gambling Act 2005 - Part 4 Protection of children and young persons - 46 (2)(e) and 48 (2)(e) | |
National lottery | Gambling Act 2005 - Part 4 Protection of children and young persons - 48 (2)(c) | |
Scratchcards | Gambling Act 2005 - Part 4 Protection of children and young persons - 48 (2)(c) | |
Football pool | Gambling Act 2005 - Part 4 Protection of children and young persons - 48 (2)(d) | |
Private or non-commercial gaming and betting | Gambling Act 2005 - Part 4 Protection of children and young persons - 48 (2)(a)(b) | |
Equal chance gaming in accordance with a prize gaming permit, or Equal chance gaming at a licensed family entertainment centre |
Gambling Act 2005 - Part 4 Protection of children and young persons - 48 (2)(f)(g) | |
Prize gaming at a non-licensed family entertainment centre, or Prize gaming at a travelling fair |
Gambling Act 2005 - Part 4 Protection of children and young persons - 48 (2)(h)(i) |