ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Betting, Lotteries and Gaming Act
46. Board may license public gaming premises
Edition: 2025-06-20 · Repealed
46. Board may license public gaming premises
(1)The Board may, subject to any regulations made under this Act, issue a licence authorizing a person to organize and manage gaming, other than gaming organized and managed under section 50 or section 52, on premises to which the public may resort for the purpose of playing games, not being unlawful games.(2)A licence shall be issued in respect of each premises to be used for gaming and any licence to be issued under this section shall state the game or games which the licensee may, on the premises named therein, organize and manage.(3)The Board may, in respect of a licence issued under this section, impose conditions providing for—(a)the manner in which a person may conduct his business and the suitability, condition and conduct of the premises and the hours during which the premises may be open for business;(b)the protection of persons taking part in the gaming against fraud;(c)the payment of admission fees for persons resorting to the premises.(4)Where an admission fee is charged under subsection (3)(c) it shall be subject to the payment of tax under the Entertainments Tax Act (Cap. 479).