Template:Gambling ages in the United Kingdom
Gambling ages in the United Kingdom are set out in the Gambling Act 2005: Part 4, Protection of children and young persons.
| Type of gambling | Minimum age |
Relevant sections of the Act |
|---|---|---|
| Gambling in casinos or other licensed gambling premises It is illegal to permit any person under the age of 18 to enter a licensed gambling premises. The only exception is licensed family entertainment centres. |
18 |
46, 47, 48 and 49 |
| Gaming machine (Machine category: A, B1, B2, B3, B3A, B4, C) |
18 |
47 and 48 |
| Gaming machine (Machine category: D) |
None |
46 (2)(e) and 48 (2)(e) |
| National lottery | 18 |
48 (2)(c) |
| Scratchcards | 18 |
48 (2)(c) |
| Football pool | 16 |
48 (2)(d) |
| Private or non-commercial gaming and betting | None |
48 (2)(a)&(b) |
| Equal chance gaming in accordance with a prize gaming permit, or Equal chance gaming at a licensed family entertainment centre |
None |
48 (2)(f)&(g) |
| Prize gaming at a non-licensed family entertainment centre, or Prize gaming at a travelling fair |
None |
48 (2)(h)&(i) |