Do I Need A License To Own A Fruit Machine?

SteveToon · Post by **SteveToon** » Mon Apr 26, 2010 2:30 pm

Can anyone settle this arguement? I have bought a 2nd hand fruit machine, for my own personal use, it's in my kitchen and no-one else uses it but me. I have been told, by someone at work, that I still need a license to own it as I am putting coins into it (not freeplay) I find this doubtful but is it true?? Anyone savvy on UK gaming Laws??
Thanks.

gambogaz1 · Post by **gambogaz1** » Mon Apr 26, 2010 2:44 pm

No you don't need a licence mate.

wildcat · Post by **wildcat** » Mon Apr 26, 2010 7:08 pm

You only need a licence if your siteing it, as its for your own personal use and entertainment no licence is needed.

sir ratholer · Post by **sir ratholer** » Mon Apr 26, 2010 8:14 pm

wildcat wrote:You only need a licence if your siteing it, as its for your own personal use and entertainment no licence is needed.

This.

Most companies make you sign a disclaimer that you won't site it if you buy it from them, to cover themselves.

Johnny's Amusements · Post by **Johnny's Amusements** » Mon Apr 26, 2010 8:50 pm

SteveToon wrote:Can anyone settle this arguement? I have bought a 2nd hand fruit machine, for my own personal use, it's in my kitchen and no-one else uses it but me. I have been told, by someone at work, that I still need a license to own it as I am putting coins into it (not freeplay) I find this doubtful but is it true?? Anyone savvy on UK gaming Laws??
Thanks.

No licence is required for personal use.

Drpepper · Post by **Drpepper** » Mon Apr 26, 2010 11:16 pm

do you still need a licence to site a cat D machine?

gambogaz1 · Post by **gambogaz1** » Tue Apr 27, 2010 9:39 am

Not a licence, just a permit from the council IIRC.

chrissyboy1 · Post by **chrissyboy1** » Tue Apr 27, 2010 10:01 am

what about if your renting your flat out and the tenants play it?

Johnny's Amusements · Post by **Johnny's Amusements** » Tue Apr 27, 2010 1:23 pm

[quote="chrissyboy1"]what about if your renting your flat out and the tenants play it? ]
A licence would then be required.

chrissyboy1 · Post by **chrissyboy1** » Tue Apr 27, 2010 3:31 pm

technically

steven · Post by **steven** » Wed Apr 28, 2010 7:08 pm

erm wrong answer
its classed as personal use however the premises are owned as long as its not there for the purpose of personal gain

bart

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