Interactive Gambling Act 1998
101Limitation on amount wagered
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101 Limitation on amount wagered (1) A player may, by written notice to a licensed provider, set a limit on the amount the player may wager. (2) A limit may be set under subsection (1)— (a) in relation to a game or any number of single games; or (b) by way of a maximum limit that may be wagered over a number of games specified in the notice or played during a period specified in the notice; or (c) at zero. (3) A licensed provider who has received a notice under subsection (1) must not debit a wager to a player’s account in excess of a limit set out in the notice. (4) A player who has set a limit under this section may change or revoke the limit by written notice given to the licensed provider. (5) A notice increasing or revoking a limit does not have effect unless— (a) 7 days have passed since the provider received the notice; and (b) the player has not notified the provider of an intention to withdraw the notice. (6) A notice reducing the limit has effect on its receipt by the licensed