Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act 1963

Consolidated Text As Enacted Cited authorities (18) Cited in Amendments (682) Related
JurisdictionUK Non-devolved
End of Effective Date10 March 2022
Citation1963 c. 2
Year1963
Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act 1963 (repealed)

Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act 1963 (repealed)

1963 CHAPTER 2

An Act to consolidate certain enactments relating to betting, gaming, lotteries and connected matters.

[28th February 1963]

F1

Amendments (Textual)

  • F1

  • Act repealed with savings (1.1.2007 for the repeal of Sch. 2 para. 10, 1.9.2007 in so far as not already in force) by Gambling Act 2005 (c. 19), ss. 356(3), 358(1), Sch. 17 (with ss. 352, 354); S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-12, Sch. 4); S.I. 2006/3272, art. 3 (as amended by S.I. 2007/2169, art. 4)

    Modifications etc. (not altering text)

  • C1

  • Ss. 24-30 saved (1.9.2007) by Gambling Act 2005 (Horserace Betting Levy) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/2159), art. 2

  • C2

  • Ss. 12, 14, 15 saved (1.9.2007) by the Gambling Act 2005 (Horserace Totalisator Board) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/2102), arts. 1(1), 2

    • F1 Part I: Betting

    Amendments (Textual)

  • F1

  • Act repealed with savings (1.1.2007 for the repeal of Sch. 2 para. 10, 1.9.2007 in so far as not already in force) by Gambling Act 2005 (c. 19), ss. 356(3), 358(1), Sch. 17 (with ss. 352, 354); S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-12, Sch. 4); S.I. 2006/3272, art. 3 (as amended by S.I. 2007/2169, art. 4)

    General restrictions on betting
    F1 1: Restriction on use of premises for betting transactions with persons resorting thereto

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    Amendments (Textual)

  • F1

  • Act repealed with savings (1.1.2007 for the repeal of Sch. 2 para. 10, 1.9.2007 in so far as not already in force) by Gambling Act 2005 (c. 19), ss. 356(3), 358(1), Sch. 17 (with ss. 352, 354); S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-12, Sch. 4); S.I. 2006/3272, art. 3 (as amended by S.I. 2007/2169, art. 4)

    • F1 2: Restriction on bookmaking except under bookmaker’s permit

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    Amendments (Textual)

  • F1

  • Act repealed with savings (1.1.2007 for the repeal of Sch. 2 para. 10, 1.9.2007 in so far as not already in force) by Gambling Act 2005 (c. 19), ss. 356(3), 358(1), Sch. 17 (with ss. 352, 354); S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-12, Sch. 4); S.I. 2006/3272, art. 3 (as amended by S.I. 2007/2169, art. 4)

    • F1 3: Agent of bookmaker or Totalisator Board to be authorised and registered

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    Amendments (Textual)

  • F1

  • Act repealed with savings (1.1.2007 for the repeal of Sch. 2 para. 10, 1.9.2007 in so far as not already in force) by Gambling Act 2005 (c. 19), ss. 356(3), 358(1), Sch. 17 (with ss. 352, 354); S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-12, Sch. 4); S.I. 2006/3272, art. 3 (as amended by S.I. 2007/2169, art. 4)

    • F1 4: Restriction of pool betting

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    Amendments (Textual)

  • F1

  • Act repealed with savings (1.1.2007 for the repeal of Sch. 2 para. 10, 1.9.2007 in so far as not already in force) by Gambling Act 2005 (c. 19), ss. 356(3), 358(1), Sch. 17 (with ss. 352, 354); S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-12, Sch. 4); S.I. 2006/3272, art. 3 (as amended by S.I. 2007/2169, art. 4)

    • F1 5: Restriction of betting on tracks

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    Amendments (Textual)

  • F1

  • Act repealed with savings (1.1.2007 for the repeal of Sch. 2 para. 10, 1.9.2007 in so far as not already in force) by Gambling Act 2005 (c. 19), ss. 356(3), 358(1), Sch. 17 (with ss. 352, 354); S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-12, Sch. 4); S.I. 2006/3272, art. 3 (as amended by S.I. 2007/2169, art. 4)

    • F1 6: Restriction of bookmaking on tracks

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    Amendments (Textual)

  • F1

  • Act repealed with savings (1.1.2007 for the repeal of Sch. 2 para. 10, 1.9.2007 in so far as not already in force) by Gambling Act 2005 (c. 19), ss. 356(3), 358(1), Sch. 17 (with ss. 352, 354); S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-12, Sch. 4); S.I. 2006/3272, art. 3 (as amended by S.I. 2007/2169, art. 4)

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    Amendments (Textual)

  • F1

  • Act repealed with savings (1.1.2007 for the repeal of Sch. 2 para. 10, 1.9.2007 in so far as not already in force) by Gambling Act 2005 (c. 19), ss. 356(3), 358(1), Sch. 17 (with ss. 352, 354); S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-12, Sch. 4); S.I. 2006/3272, art. 3 (as amended by S.I. 2007/2169, art. 4)

    • F1 8: Prohibition of betting in streets and public places

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    Amendments (Textual)

  • F1

  • Act repealed with savings (1.1.2007 for the repeal of Sch. 2 para. 10, 1.9.2007 in so far as not already in force) by Gambling Act 2005 (c. 19), ss. 356(3), 358(1), Sch. 17 (with ss. 352, 354); S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-12, Sch. 4); S.I. 2006/3272, art. 3 (as amended by S.I. 2007/2169, art. 4)

    • Licensed betting offices
    F1 9: Betting office licences and betting agency permits

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    Amendments (Textual)

  • F1

  • Act repealed with savings (1.1.2007 for the repeal of Sch...

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