AQA II

[Claw75]

who is asking this question?

Ed

lol, spooky.

is it true that Ironside only calls me Ed because he can't spell Dan?

proberly

[TightEnd]

where am I at this precise moment?

sitting in front of your computer

wrong

you're fired

That was a joke.  You are at Equal Chance in Walthamstow.

excellent

you are re-instated

I need a secretary actually. you seem to fit the bill. Yeah?

[kinboshi]

who is asking this question?

Ed

lol, spooky.

is it true that Ironside only calls me Ed because he can't spell Dan?

proberly

olo

[kinboshi]

Is booder going to ask if this is a freeroll?

[Claw75]

where am I at this precise moment?

sitting in front of your computer

wrong

you're fired

That was a joke.  You are at Equal Chance in Walthamstow.

excellent

you are re-instated

I need a secretary actually. you seem to fit the bill. Yeah?

lol - seriously I'd jump at an offer like that at the moment if the money was right!

[TightEnd]

It isn't!

Skinflints FTW

[Claw75]

Is booder going to ask if this is a freeroll?

This is a question answering service.  I suggest you try calling one of those psychic birds on channel  886.

[celtic]

is equal chance legal?

[kinboshi]

Is booder going to ask if this is a freeroll?

This is a question answering service.  I suggest you try calling one of those psychic birds on channel  886.

What's their number?

[TightEnd]

Who is the winning-most driver ever in NASCAR racing?

[Claw75]

Is booder going to ask if this is a freeroll?

This is a question answering service.  I suggest you try calling one of those psychic birds on channel  886.

What's their number?

0906 125 1200

[celtic]

how long will the plasmas at luton work before they go tits up?

[kinboshi]

Is booder going to ask if this is a freeroll?

This is a question answering service.  I suggest you try calling one of those psychic birds on channel  886.

What's their number?

0906 125 1200

[Claw75]

is equal chance legal?

Its a fair point, I accept.

I have written to EC asking them to comment on this thread so we all know the facts. Whether they do or not, up to them

As to blonde having a relationship with EC, well we are happy to run a child board/forum for them and (in principle though they aren't set up yet) to run cardroom sats for EC events. I agree it would be good for OUR customers to know the facts about legality before they decide to play these

tikay has also talked about his views on "unlicenced" clubs in his EC threads now contained on the board.

my own belief is that the issue centres around the following points from legislation

a) "In a members club which holds a club gaming permit, there are no limits on the stakes and prizes provided that the club meets the requirements set out in the Act". (and EC does host a variety of non poker activities)

but b) "Advice to licensing authorities on club gaming permits and club machine permits: Gambling Act 2005
December 2007

1.4 Before granting a club gaming permit which, for example, will permit the playing of poker for unlimited stakes and prizes, licensing authorities must satisfy themselves that the club is not wholly or mainly devoted to poker. Even if a club offers other sports and activities, if the majority of the club’s activities are gaming (poker) judged for example by income, time spent on activities or some combination, then the club’s purpose will not be ‘wholly or mainly' for purposes other than gaming. Those clubs who hold club gaming permits and conduct themselves in such a way that gaming (poker) is the main activity are in breach of the Act and may render themselves liable to prosecution."

a) and b) there represent the nub of it from my research.

If a club gaming permit has been granted to ANY club, then the licensing authorities were satisfied the club would conduct themselves in accordance to the above conditions. That makes them perfectly legal, in opening their doors. We go , we play poker,snooker, tiddlywinks ....everyone is happy.

IF it subsequence comes to light an establishment might not be conforming to the conditions of the licence ,then surely its up to licensing authorities to investigate, interview,and ask for income breakdown etc. There is no need for a "raid", ...everyone accepts Poker goes on legally AT THE MOMENT.....surely its only illlegal if the licence is revoked.

A member of the Public should be told about (a) above, and be satisfied all is in order. If there is a problem with (b) above, thats up to the authorities to revoke the licence and inform the club and public.

[celtic]

how long will my effing dinner be?