Do we need a Gambling licence??

[MustangLady]

Hi.. in small cafe business and thinking of putting a fruit machine in corner of our cafe for Customer use. We won't be having a big payout, just a maximum of �5 (five pounds) .. in this instance would we need a Gambling licence? Also if such a small winning payout, is there a minimum age limit to usage of this machine? Any advice would be grateful.... thanks ML (have entered this question under Business & Finance too,as not sure which best subject).

[loonytunes]

Such machines have been outlawed in cafes, takeaways, taxi offices, etc since 2006 under the Gambling Act 2005. Machines with a maximum �5 prize and maximum 10p. stake are now called Category D Machines. You cannot legally install one in any circumstances.