Sham, that's exactly what the Act says. One person watching - regulated.

Richard - I doubt it not.

What I asked is do you seriously think that LAs will now consider conventional pub games as Regulated Entertainment because one other person is watching (and may be entertained) and prevent them without entertainment permission? Or be in breach of the legislation - if they do not?

If they do this to sessions etc - perhaps we should all insist that our local authorities are consistent in this approach and apply the same rationale that will also prevent pub games. Ot try to. There may be few session participants - there are a awful lot of darts and pool players - who will I am sure - be overjoyed at this prospect.   

have you asked your LA if this is their intent