# The Deregulation (Gaming Machines and Betting Office Facilities) Order 1996, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order is made under section 1 of the Deregulation and Contracting out Act 1994. It reduces restrictions on business in three areas.
Articles 3 and 4 amend the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act 1963 to increase the facilities ancillary to betting which may be provided in a licensed betting office.
Article 5 increases the number of jackpot gaming machines which may be used in premises licensed or registered under the Gaming Act 1968 from the present limit of two.
Article 6 relaxes the restrictions on use of machines for amusement purposes in the Gaming Act 1968 by permitting a cash-only machine which gives a maximum prize of £10 in premises to which children have restricted access.
Articles 7 to 10 make various consequential and transitional provisions.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1359/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/deregulation-gaming-machines-and-betting-office-facilities-order-1996/note
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