(5) In
deciding whether to grant a links licence, the Minister may have regard to the
following matters--
(a) the need to balance the public interest with private
sector commercial interests,
(b) whether the integrity and regularity of the
operation of the linked gaming system can be ensured,
(c) the need to provide
flexibility in respect of commercial gaming activities,
(d) the need to
provide equal opportunities for hotels, or for clubs, to participate in the
linked gaming system concerned, including those hotels or club premises
situated in remote areas.
(6) Subsection (5) does not limit the factors that
the Minister may take into account in determining whether or not to grant a
links licence.
(7) A links licence may be granted to one person or 2 or more
persons jointly.