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Do I Need A License To Own A Fruit Machine?
Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 2:30 pm
by SteveToon
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.
Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 2:44 pm
by gambogaz1
No you don't need a licence mate.
Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 7:08 pm
by wildcat
You only need a licence if your siteing it, as its for your own personal use and entertainment no licence is needed.
Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 8:14 pm
by sir ratholer
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.
Re: Do I Need A License To Own A Fruit Machine?
Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 8:50 pm
by Johnny's Amusements
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.
Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 11:16 pm
by Drpepper
do you still need a licence to site a cat D machine?
Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 9:39 am
by gambogaz1
Not a licence, just a permit from the council IIRC.
Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 10:01 am
by chrissyboy1
what about if your renting your flat out and the tenants play it?
Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 1:23 pm
by Johnny's Amusements
[quote="chrissyboy1"]what about if your renting your flat out and the tenants play it? ]
A licence would then be required.
Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 3:31 pm
by chrissyboy1
technically
Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 7:08 pm
by steven
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
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