Gaming Act 1845

The Gaming Act 1845 (8 & 9 Vict. c. 109) was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. The Act's principal provision was to deem a wager unenforceable as a legal contract. The Act received royal assent on 8 August 1845. Sections 17 and 18, though amended, remained in force until 1 September 2007.

Gaming Act 1845
Act of Parliament
Parliament of the United Kingdom
Long titleAn Act to amend the Law concerning Games and Wagers.
Citation8 & 9 Vict. c. 109
Territorial extent 
  • England and Wales
  • Scotland
  • Ireland
Dates
Royal assent8 August 1845
Commencement8 August 1845
Repealed1 September 2007
Other legislation
Repeals/revokesGaming Act 1664
Amended by
Repealed byGambling Act 2005, s.356(3)(d) & Sch.17
Relates toGaming Act 1892
Status: Repealed
Text of statute as originally enacted
Revised text of statute as amended
Text of the Gaming Act 1845 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk.
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