A person is involved in "advertising" Gambling if he/she

(a) does anything to encourage one or more persons to take advantage (whether directly or through an agent) of facilities for gambling

(b) with a view to increasing the use of facilities for gambling, he/she brings them or information about them to the attention of one or more persons, or

(c) he/she participates in or facilitates an activity knowing or believing that it is designed to:-

(i) encourage one or more persons to take advantage (whether directly or through an agent) of facilities for gambling, or

(ii) increase the use of facilities for gambling by bringing them or information about them to the attention of one or more persons

WHEN IS SUCH ADVERTISING ILLEGAL?
When it contravenes Regulations drawn up by the Secretary of State to control the form, content, timing or location of such advertisements.

WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES OF ILLEGAL ADVERTISING?
Imprisonment for up to 51 weeks and/or a fine not exceeding £5,000

For further information as to whether your planned advertisements may be illegal, please contact Simon Halberstam on 020 7814 1258 or at simonhalberstam@hotmail.co.uk