The Gambling Commission has published new guidance on ” non-commercial and private gaming and betting”. This is the phrase used by the Commision to describe not for profit, and charitable events (ie those events where no part of the proceeds is for private profit or gain).

The distinction is important because unlawful gaming is illegal. The note sets out background to prize gaming and equal chance gaming, and explains the position for private betting and incidental non-commercial lotteries. The note is not easy for beginners to follow, but intermediate / advance theatre law practitioners might find it helpful. The text can be found here.