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GAMBLING REGULATION ACT 2003

No. 114 of 2003
Version incorporating amendments as at 21 October 2009

TABLE OF PROVISIONS

           Section Page

CHAPTER 1-PRELIMINARY

   1.1.    Purpose, objectives and outline
   1.2.    Commencement
   1.3.    Definitions
   1.3A.   What is intoxication?
   1.4.    Who is an associate?
   1.5.    Money invested
   1.6.    Act binds the Crown

CHAPTER 2-GENERAL PROHIBITION ON GAMBLING

   PART 1-INTRODUCTION

   2.1.1.    Purpose
   2.1.2.    Definitions
   2.1.3.    Application of Chapter

   PART 2-PROHIBITION ON LOTTERIES

           Division 1-Prohibited lotteries

   2.2.1.    Lotteries prohibited
   2.2.2.    Establishing or conducting a lottery
   2.2.3.    Advertising lotteries
   2.2.4.    Lottery ticket offences
   2.2.5.    Keeping a house etc. for purpose of a lottery
   2.2.6.    Participants in a lottery

           Division 2-Permitted lotteries

   2.2.7.    Authorised raffles, lotteries etc.
   2.2.8.    Games at amusement centres, fetes, carnivals etc.
   2.2.9.    Calcutta Sweepstakes

   PART 3-UNLAWFUL GAMES AND GAMING

   2.3.1.    Unlawful games
   2.3.2.    Two-up may be played on ANZAC Day
   2.3.3.    Common gaming houses and places
   2.3.4.    Gaming in public places
   2.3.5.    Cheating at play

   PART 4-GAMING OR WAGERING AGREEMENTS

   2.4.1.    Gaming or wagering contracts are void
   2.4.2.    Non-application of section 2.4.1.

   PART 5-BETTING

           Division 1-Betting houses and places of betting

   2.5.1.    What are betting houses and places of betting?
   2.5.2.    Offences in respect of betting houses or places of betting
   2.5.3.    Money received may be recovered from persons
           receiving it
   2.5.4.    Division not to extend to stakeholder or to owner of horse in any race
   2.5.5.    Penalty on persons exhibiting placards or advertising betting houses or places of betting
   2.5.6.    Penalty on persons advertising as to betting

           Division 2-Betting in public places

   2.5.7.    Definition
   2.5.8.    Prohibition on betting in public places
   2.5.9.    Money received may be recovered from persons
           receiving it
   2.5.10.    Permitted sports betting in public places

           Division 3-Repealed

   2.5.    11-2.5.13 Repealed

           Division 4-Totalisators

   2.5.14.    Offences in respect of totalisators

           Division 4A-Betting exchanges

   2.5.14A.    Offence in relation to conducting betting exchange
   2.5.14B.    Betting by way of a betting exchange lawful

           Division 5-Advertisements, communications, etc., about betting

   2.5.15AA.    Definition
   2.5.15.    Restrictions on publication etc. of information concerning betting etc.
   2.5.16.    Exceptions to sections 2.5.6 and 2.5.15.
   2.5.16A.    Repealed
   2.5.17.    Betting placards and notices not to be posted up anywhere
   2.5.18.    Repealed
   2.5.19.    Certain communications etc. exempted

           Division 5A-Regulation of publication and use of race fields

   2.5.19A.    Definitions
   2.5.19B.    Restrictions on publication and use of race fields
   2.5.19C.    Application for race field publication and use approval
   2.5.19D.    Publication and use approval
   2.5.19E.    Tribunal review
   2.5.19F.    Trade Practices Act and Competition Code

           Division 6-Common gaming houses and places

   2.5.20.    What is a common gaming house or place?
   2.5.21.    Warrant to enter common gaming house and search and seize on premises
   2.5.22.    Offence to obstruct the entry of authorised members of police force
   2.5.23.    Obstructing entry to be evidence of house being a common gaming house
   2.5.24.    Offence of permitting premises to be used as or as access to a common gaming house or place
   2.5.25.    Power of owner to evict occupier of common gaming house or place
   2.5.26.    Cancellation of notice to quit
   2.5.27.    Declaration of common gaming house or place
   2.5.28.    Application for rescission by owner etc.
   2.5.29.    Application for rescission by police
   2.5.30.    Notice in the Government Gazette
   2.5.31.    Other notices of declaration
   2.5.32.    Persons found etc. in declared common gaming house
   2.5.33.    Convicted persons found in declared common gaming
           house
   2.5.34.    No business to be carried on in declared common gaming house
   2.5.35.    Liability of owner
   2.5.36.    Liability of occupier
   2.5.37.    Additional penalty for continuing offences
   2.5.38.    Entry by police
   2.5.39.    Special warrant to enter premises suspected of being used as accessory to a common gaming house
   2.5.40.    Procedure where house or place is entered under a special warrant etc.
   2.5.41.    Persons required to be examined as witnesses making a full discovery to receive a certificate
   2.5.42.    Indemnity of witnesses
   2.5.43.    Persons found in common gaming house or place
   2.5.44.    Being disguised in common gaming house or place

           Division 7-Services relating to betting

   2.5.45.    Offence to promote or advertise betting or offer or provide services relating to betting

   PART 5A-BANNING IRRESPONSIBLE GAMBLING PRODUCTS AND PRACTICES

           Division 1-Introduction

   2.5A.1.   Definitions

           Division 2-Interim ban orders

   2.5A.2.   Minister may make interim ban order
   2.5A.3.   Duration of interim ban order
   2.5A.4.   Minister to direct Commission to investigate

           Division 3-Fixed term ban orders

   2.5A.5.   Investigation by Commission
   2.5A.6.   Notice of investigation
   2.5A.7.   Submissions
   2.5A.8.   Report on investigation
   2.5A.9.   Fixed term ban order
   2.5A.10.   Duration of fixed term ban order
   2.5A.11.   Revocation of fixed term ban order
   2.5A.12.   Disallowance of fixed term ban order

           Division 4-Effect of ban orders

   2.5A.13.   Offence to breach ban order

           Division 5-General

   2.5A.14.   No compensation

   PART 6-GENERAL

   2.6.1.    Possession of instrument of betting
   2.6.2.    Search and seizure of instruments of betting
   2.6.3.    Money stolen and paid away in bets is recoverable
   2.6.4.    Acting as keeper of gaming houses etc.
   2.6.5.    Evidence as to offences
   2.6.6.    Instruments of gaming on vessels
   2.6.7.    Vicarious liability
   2.6.8.    Repealed
   2.6.9.    Entry of police to public places

CHAPTER 3-GAMING MACHINES

   PART 1-INTRODUCTION

   3.1.1.    Purpose
   3.1.2.    Definitions
   3.1.3.    Machines may be declared to be gaming machines
   3.1.4.    Conduct of gaming and playing gaming machines
   3.1.5.    Application of Chapter to casino operator
   3.1.6.    Application of Chapter to tabaret premises
   3.1.6A.    Application of Chapter to tabaret premises

   PART 2-GENERAL AUTHORISATION FOR GAMING ON GAMING MACHINES

           Division 1-Legality of gaming machine gaming

   3.2.1.    Gaming in approved venue declared lawful
   3.2.2.    Possession of gaming machines may be authorised

           Division 2-Ministerial directions, regional limits and municipal limits

   3.2.3.    Ministerial directions as to requirements for gaming
           machines
   3.2.4.    Regional and municipal limits on gaming machines
   3.2.4A.    Review of regional and municipal limits
   3.2.5.    No compensation payable

   PART 2A-OWNERSHIP AND RELATED PERSON RESTRICTIONS

           Division 1-Interpretation

   3.2A.1.   Definitions

           Division 2-Ownership and related person licensee restrictions

   3.2A.2.   Restrictions for venue operators and related persons
   3.2A.3.   Monitoring restrictions for persons listed on the Roll and related persons
   3.2A.4.   Other restrictions for persons listed on the Roll and related persons
   3.2A.5.   Restrictions for the monitoring licensee and related
           persons
   3.2A.6.   Restrictions for a casino operator

           Division 3-Gaming machine entitlement prohibited interests

   3.2A.7.   Prohibited interests in gaming machine entitlements

   PART 3-APPROVAL OF PREMISES FOR GAMING

           Division 1-Introduction

   3.3.1.    Outline of Part

           Division 2-Premises approvals

   3.3.2.    Which premises may be approved as suitable for gaming?
   3.3.3.    Which premises may be approved for 24 hour gaming?
   3.3.4.    Application for approval of premises
   3.3.5.    Notification of responsible authority
   3.3.6.    Responsible authority may make submission
   3.3.7.    Matters to be considered in determining applications
   3.3.8.    Determination of application
   3.3.9.    Conditions of approval
   3.3.10.    Duration of approval
   3.3.11.    Variation of approval
   3.3.12.    Revocation of approval
   3.3.13.    Automatic revocation of approval
   3.3.14.    Tribunal review of approval
   3.3.15.    Surrender of approval
   3.3.15A.    One venue operator for an approved venue

           Division 3-Modification of gaming machine areas

   3.3.16.    Modification of gaming machine areas
   3.3.17.    Appeal

   PART 4-LICENSING OF OPERATORS AND MONITORS AND LISTING OF MANUFACTURERS, SUPPLIERS AND TESTERS

           Division 1-Authority conferred by licences and listing

   3.4.1.    Authority conferred by venue operator's licence
   3.4.1A.    Venue operator's licence is not a gaming operator's licence or gaming licence
   3.4.2.    Authority conferred by gaming operator's licence
   3.4.3.    Application of Part-gaming operator's licences
   3.4.4.    Authority conferred by monitoring licence
   3.4.4A.    Monitoring licence is not a gaming operator's licence or gaming licence
   3.4.5.    Authority conferred by listing on the Roll
   3.4.6.    Offence to breach licence conditions
   3.4.7.    Offence to breach condition of listing on Roll

           Division 2-Venue operator's licence

   3.4.8.    Application for venue operator's licence
   3.4.9.    Gaming operator may be granted a hotel venue operator's licence
   3.4.10.    Objections
   3.4.11.    Matters to be considered in determining applications
   3.4.12.    Determination of applications and duration of licence
   3.4.12A.    Self-exclusion program is a condition of licence
   3.4.12B.    Responsible Gambling Code of Conduct is a condition of licence
   3.4.12C.    Amendment of self-exclusion program or Responsible Gambling Code of Conduct
   3.4.13.    Register of venue operators and approved venues
   3.4.14.    Nominee of licensee
   3.4.15.    Venue operator's licence is non-transferable
   3.4.16.    Renewal of venue operator's licence
   3.4.17.    Amendment of conditions
   3.4.18.    Proposal of amendment by venue operator
   3.4.19.    Submissions on proposed amendments
   3.4.20.    Consideration and making of amendment
   3.4.21.    Tribunal review of amendment increasing number of gaming machines
   3.4.22.    Notification of certain applications concerning liquor
           licence
   3.4.23.    Notification of certain changes
   3.4.24.    Endorsement of licence and Register
   3.4.25.    Disciplinary action against venue operator
   3.4.26.    Letter of censure
   3.4.27.    Suspension of venue operator's licence pending criminal proceedings
   3.4.27A.    No authority to conduct gaming if venue operator's licence suspended or cancelled
   3.4.28.    Provisional venue operator's licence

           Division 2A-Venue operators and venue agreements

   3.4.28AA.    Application of Division
   3.4.28A.    Definitions
   3.4.28B.    Commission may declare certain agreements to be reviewable venue agreements
   3.4.28C.    Entering into prohibited venue agreement prohibited
   3.4.28D.    Prohibited venue agreements are void
   3.4.28E.    Commission may issue written notice directing venue operators to give it copies of reviewable venue agreements
   3.4.28F.    No compensation payable

           Division 3-Gaming operator's licence

   3.4.29.    Gaming operator's licence
   3.4.30.    Premium payment
   3.4.31.    Matters to be considered in determining grant of licence
   3.4.31A.    Pre-commitment mechanisms required for prescribed gaming machines-1 December 2010 to
           30 November 2015.
   3.4.31B.    Pre-commitment mechanisms required for gaming machines-from 1 December 2015.
   3.4.32.    Duration of licence
   3.4.33.    Entitlement of former licensee on grant of new licence
   3.4.34.    Amendment of conditions
   3.4.35.    Gaming operator's licence is non-transferable
   3.4.36.    Disciplinary action
   3.4.37.    Cancellation of gaming operator's licence

           Division 3A-Regulation of shareholding interests of gaming operator

   3.4.37A.    Definitions
   3.4.37B.    Application of Division
   3.4.37C.    Prohibited shareholding interest
   3.4.37D.    Power to require information relating to entitlement to shares in licensee
   3.4.37E.    Disposal, forfeiture etc. of shares where prohibited shareholding interest
   3.4.37F.    Voting rights in respect of certain shares
   3.4.37G.    Annulment of certain resolutions of the licensee
   3.4.37H.    Making, review and revocation of declarations by Minister
   3.4.37I.    Appeal against declarations of Minister
   3.4.37J.    Sale of forfeited shares

           Division 3B-Further licensing restrictions and requirements

   3.4.37K.    Definitions
   3.4.37L.    Restrictions on directors of licensee or operator
   3.4.37M.    Licensee and others not to be associated with certain
           activities
   3.4.37N.    Change in situation of licensee or operator

           Division 4-Monitoring licence

   3.4.38.    Definitions
   3.4.39.    One licence
   3.4.40.    Minister may invite applications
   3.4.41.    Secretary may report on suitability of persons Minister is considering to invite to apply for licence
   3.4.41A.    Consent required for reports and investigations
   3.4.42.    Application for monitoring licence
   3.4.43.    Report to Minister by Secretary on applications
   3.4.44.    Determination of applications
   3.4.45.    Prohibition on improper interference
   3.4.46.    Issue of licence
   3.4.47.    Licence conditions
   3.4.48.    Minister may refuse to issue monitoring licence if related agreements not entered into
   3.4.48A.    Related agreements with monitoring licensee
   3.4.48B.    No compensation payable because of a direction to enter into related agreements
   3.4.48C.    Limitation of monitoring licensee's civil liability
   3.4.48D.    Related agreements may provide for damages determined by the Minister
   3.4.48E.    Minister may determine certain damages that must be included in related agreements
   3.4.49.    Responsible gambling directions
   3.4.50.    Duration of licence
   3.4.51.    Extension of licence
   3.4.52.    Licence may authorise preparatory action
   3.4.53.    Publication and tabling
   3.4.54.    Engaging contractors and appointing agents to assist with monitoring
   3.4.55.    Transfer only under this Division
   3.4.56.    Application to transfer licence
   3.4.57.    Transfer of monitoring licence
   3.4.58.    Report to Minister by Commission
   3.4.59.    Related agreements
   3.4.59A.    Publication and tabling
   3.4.59B.    Request by licensee for amendment of licence
   3.4.59C.    Amendment of licence
   3.4.59D.    Grounds for disciplinary action
   3.4.59E.    Commission may take or recommend disciplinary action
   3.4.59F.    Minister may take disciplinary action
   3.4.59G.    Suspension of licence pending criminal proceedings
   3.4.59H.    Effect of licence suspension
   3.4.59I.    Temporary monitoring licence
   3.4.59J.    Report to Minister by Commission for a temporary monitoring licence
   3.4.59JA.    Report to Minister by Commission for a temporary monitoring licence issued for 90 days
   3.4.59K.    Arrangements with former licensee
   3.4.59L.    Further provisions for temporary licence
   3.4.59LA.    Related agreements with temporary licensee
   3.4.59LB.    No compensation payable because of a direction to enter into related agreements
   3.4.59LC.    Limitation of temporary licensee's civil liability
   3.4.59LD.    Related agreements may provide for damages determined by the Minister
   3.4.59LE.    Minister may determine certain damages that must be included in related agreements
   3.4.59LF.    Appointment of a monitoring services provider if monitoring licence not granted
   3.4.59LG.    Appointment of a monitoring services provider after monitoring licence suspended, cancelled or surrendered
   3.4.59M.    Secretary may require further information
   3.4.59N.    Updating information provided to Secretary
   3.4.59O.    Updating information provided to Minister regarding licence application
   3.4.59P.    Updating licence transfer application
   3.4.59Q.    No compensation payable for certain acts and omissions relating to monitoring
   3.4.59R.    Trade Practices Act and Competition Code
           Divisions 5, 6-Repealed

           Division 7-Roll of Manufacturers, Suppliers and Testers

   3.4.60.    The Roll
   3.4.61.    Application to be listed on Roll
   3.4.62.    Objections
   3.4.63.    Determination of applications
   3.4.64.    Imposition and amendment of conditions
   3.4.65.    Disciplinary action
   3.4.66.    Letter of censure
   3.4.67.    Voluntary removal from Roll
   3.4.68.    Payments etc. to venue operator unlawful

   PART 4A-GAMING MACHINE ENTITLEMENTS

           Division 1-Requirement to hold gaming machine entitlements and authority conferred by them

   3.4A.1.   Requirement to hold gaming machine entitlements
   3.4A.2.   Authority conferred by gaming machine entitlements

           Division 2-Gaming machine entitlement allocation and transfer rules

   3.4A.3.   Gaming machine entitlement allocation and transfer rules
   3.4A.4.   Directions to the Commission in relation to allocation and transfers of gaming machine entitlements

           Division 3-Creation and allocation of gaming machine
           entitlements

   3.4A.5.   Minister may create and allocate gaming machine entitlements
   3.4A.6.   Minister may refuse to allocate gaming machine entitlement if related agreements not entered into
   3.4A.6A.   Directions in relation to related agreements with Minister
   3.4A.7.   Duration of gaming machine entitlements
   3.4A.8.   Gaming machine entitlements to be noted on Register
   3.4A.9.   Gaming machine entitlements may authorise preparatory action
   3.4A.10.   States rights in relation to allocated gaming machine entitlements
   3.4A.11.   No entitlement to or legitimate expectation of approval of venue
   3.4A.11A.   Related agreements between venue operators and monitoring licensee
   3.4A.11B.   No compensation payable because of a direction to enter into related agreements

           Division 4-Amendment of gaming machine entitlement
           conditions

   3.4A.12.   Request for amendment of geographic area condition or venue condition
   3.4A.13.   Commission decision on the request
   3.4A.14.   Commission must record amendment in Register

           Division 5-Transfer of gaming machine entitlements

   3.4A.15.   Fee payable for gaming machine entitlement transfers
   3.4A.16.   Gaming machine entitlements cannot be transferred to persons other than venue operators
   3.4A.17.   Gaming machine entitlements must be transferred in accordance with allocation and transfer rules
   3.4A.17A.   Related agreements must be entered into before gaming machine entitlement may be transferred
   3.4A.18.   Gaming machine entitlements that are transferred before specified date
   3.4A.19.   Exemption from requirement to pay 75% of prescribed profit obtained on transfer
   3.4A.20.   Hospitals and Charities Fund

           Division 6-Forfeiture of gaming machine entitlements not used for conduct of gaming

   3.4A.21.   Definition
   3.4A.22.   Meaning of relevant holding period
   3.4A.23.   Gaming under gaming machine entitlements must be commenced within relevant holding period
   3.4A.24.   Gaming machine entitlements forfeited to State if gaming not commenced within relevant holding period
   3.4A.25.   Commission may extend relevant holding period

           Division 7-Forfeiture of gaming machine entitlements following disciplinary action, surrender of licence or expiry

   3.4A.26.   Gaming machine entitlements forfeited if venue operator's licence cancelled, surrendered or not renewed

           Division 8-Forfeiture of gaming machine entitlements following default under related agreement

   3.4A.27.   Gaming machine entitlements forfeited if venue operator defaults under related agreement

           Division 9-Extinguishment of interests and rights in gaming machine entitlements

   3.4A.28.   Extinguishment
   3.4A.29.   No compensation payable because of extinguishment

           Division 10-Forfeited gaming machine entitlements

   3.4A.30.   Application of Division
   3.4A.31.   No compensation payable because of forfeiture of gaming machine entitlements
   3.4A.32.   Amounts owed to the State in relation to gaming machine entitlements become immediately payable
   3.4A.33.   Payment of proceeds from forfeited gaming machine entitlements that are allocated again

           Division 11-General

   3.4A.34.   Trade Practices Act and Competition Code authorisation

   PART 5-CONTROL OF GAMING

           Division 1AA-Interpretation

   3.5.1AA.    Definition

           Division 1-Manufacturing and obtaining gaming machines

   3.5.1.    Manufacture, sale, supply, obtaining or possession of gaming machines
   3.5.2.    Gaming machine contracts to be approved by Commission

           Division 2-Controls over gaming machines and games

   3.5.3.    Commission's standards for gaming machine types and
           games
   3.5.4.    Approval of gaming machine types and games
   3.5.5.    Variation of gaming machine types and games
   3.5.6.    Withdrawal of approval
   3.5.7.    Linked jackpots unlawful without approval
   3.5.8.    Identification of machines
   3.5.9.    Gaming prohibited on unprotected devices
   3.5.10.    Unlawful interference with gaming equipment
   3.5.11.    Protection of sensitive areas of gaming equipment
   3.5.12.    Testing of electronic monitoring system
   3.5.13.    Approval of electronic monitoring systems
   3.5.14.    Access to gaming machines
   3.5.15.    Installation and storage of gaming machines
   3.5.16.    Certificates of installation
   3.5.17.    Offence to play gaming machine not installed as
           authorised
   3.5.17A.    Gaming machines must be connected to approved electronic monitoring system
   3.5.17B.    Gaming machines must be connected to approved electronic monitoring system
   3.5.18.    Gaming only permitted in gaming machine areas
   3.5.19.    Gaming tokens
   3.5.20.    Malfunction of gaming machines
   3.5.21.    Defective gaming machines not allowed
   3.5.22.    After hours gaming
   3.5.23.    The Commission's rules
   3.5.24.    Disallowance of rules
   3.5.25.    Inspection of rules
   3.5.26.    Rules to be enforced
   3.5.27.    Commission may give directions
   3.5.28.    Inducements, cheating etc.

           Division 3-Responsible gaming measures

   3.5.29.    Banning large denomination note acceptors and autoplay facilities
   3.5.30.    Spin rates
   3.5.31.    Credit etc.
   3.5.32.    Limiting withdrawals and advances from cash facilities
   3.5.33.    Payment of accumulated credits and cashing of cheques
   3.5.33A.    Playing of gaming machines by intoxicated persons prohibited

           Division 4-Gaming machine advertising

   3.5.34.    Prohibition on publishing gaming machine advertising
   3.5.35.    Prohibition on displaying gaming machine related signs

           Division 5-Loyalty schemes

   3.5.36.    Loyalty schemes
   3.5.37.    Player activity statements
   3.5.38.    Suspension of person who fails to collect their player activity statement
   3.5.39.    Opting out of loyalty schemes
   3.5.40.    No advertising to people suspended or removed from loyalty schemes
   3.5.41.    Loyalty scheme participant information

           Division 6-Removal of people from approved venues

   3.5.42.    Application of Division
   3.5.43.    Removal of certain persons

           Division 7-Repealed

   3.5.    44-3.5.53 Repealed

   PART 6-RETURNS TO PLAYERS, LEVIES AND TAXES

           Division 1-Returns to players

   3.6.1.    Returns to players

           Division 2-Taxes and levies

   3.6.2.    Definitions
   3.6.3.    Health benefit levy
   3.6.4.    Hypothecation of health benefit levy
   3.6.5.    Holder of gaming operator's licence to pay supervision
           charge
   3.6.5A.    Venue operators to pay supervision charge
   3.6.6.    Taxation
   3.6.6A.    Taxation in relation to gaming in approved venues with pub licences
   3.6.6B.    Taxation in relation to gaming in approved venues with club licences
   3.6.7.    Additional tax for holder of gaming operator's licence
   3.6.8.    Declaration of different rate of return
   3.6.9.    Community benefit statements
   3.6.9A.    Ministerial directions as to requirements of community benefit statements
   3.6.10.    Interest on late payment
   3.6.11.    Hospitals and charities and mental health levy
   3.6.12.    Payment to Community Support Fund

   PART 7-COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS

           Division 1-Introduction

   3.7.1.    Definition
   3.7.2.    Application of Part

           Division 2-Banking, accounting and auditing

   3.7.3.    Banking
   3.7.4.    Accounting records
   3.7.5.    Books etc. to be kept on the premises
   3.7.6.    Repealed

           Division 3-Other requirements

   3.7.6A.    Directions to gaming operator to provide information etc.
   3.7.6B.    Directions to monitoring licensee to provide
           information etc.
   3.7.6C.    No compensation payable
   3.7.6D.    Directions to monitoring licensee

   PART 8-ONGOING MONITORING

   3.8.1.    Change in situation of licensees, associates etc.
   3.8.2.    Notification of persons becoming associates
   3.8.3.    Investigation of associates and others
   3.8.4.    Termination of association

   PART 9-GENERAL

           Division 1-Declared operator of gaming operator's licence

   3.9.1.    Minister may declare company to be operator
   3.9.2.    Application for approval
   3.9.3.    Approval of a wholly-owned subsidiary

           Division 2-General

   3.9.4.    Prohibition on recovery of costs of investigating persons on Roll or their associates
   3.9.5.    Appeals
   3.9.6.    Injunctions to prevent contraventions etc.

CHAPTER 4-WAGERING AND BETTING

   PART 1-INTRODUCTION

   4.1.1.    Purpose
   4.1.2.    Definitions
   4.1.3.    Exemption of totalisators

   PART 2-GENERAL AUTHORISATION FOR WAGERING AND BETTING

           Division 1-Legality of wagering and betting

   4.2.1.    Wagering and approved betting competitions
   4.2.1A.    Conduct of betting exchanges
   4.2.2.    Use of totalisator lawful
   4.2.3.    Approval of totalisator equipment

           Division 2-Betting rules

   4.2.4.    Totalisator or approved betting competition not to be conducted without rules
   4.2.4A.    Betting exchange rules
   4.2.5.    Licensee to make betting rules
   4.2.6.    Disallowance of betting rules or betting exchange rules
   4.2.7.    Commission may direct wagering and betting licensee to deal with certain bets

           Division 3-Conduct of wagering and betting by wagering and betting licensee

   4.2.8.    Acceptance of wagers and bets
   4.2.9.    Agents of licensee
   4.2.10.    Investigation of complaints
   4.2.11.    Termination of certain agent agreements

   PART 3-WAGERING LICENCE AND GAMING LICENCE

           Division 1-Authority of licences

   4.3.1.    Wagering licence
   4.3.2.    Gaming licence
   4.3.3.    One licence
   4.3.4.    Licences non-transferable
   4.3.4A.    Application of Part

           Division 2-Grant of licences

   4.3.5.    Application for licences
   4.3.6.    Matters to be considered in determining application
   4.3.7.    Recommendation on application
   4.3.8.    Grant of licences
   4.3.9.    Duration of licences and licence conditions
   4.3.10.    Amendment of licence conditions
   4.3.10A.    Responsible Gambling Code of Conduct is a condition of licence
   4.3.11.    Powers of licensee under Corporations Act not affected

           Division 3-Entitlement of former licensee

   4.3.12.    Entitlement of former licensee on grant of new licences
   4.3.13.    What is the licence value of the former licences?
   4.3.14.    When must the payment be made?

           Division 4-Operators

   4.3.15.    Appointment of operators
   4.3.16.    Application for approval
   4.3.17.    Approval of wholly-owned subsidiary

           Division 5-Regulation of shareholding interests

   4.3.18.    Definitions
   4.3.19.    Application of Division
   4.3.20.    Prohibited shareholding interest
   4.3.21.    Power to require information relating to entitlement to shares in licensee
   4.3.22.    Disposal, forfeiture etc. of shares where prohibited shareholding interest
   4.3.23.    Voting rights in respect of certain shares
   4.3.24.    Annulment of certain resolutions of the licensee
   4.3.25.    Making, review and revocation of declarations by Minister
   4.3.26.    Appeal against declarations of Minister
   4.3.27.    Sale of forfeited shares

           Division 6-Further licensing restrictions and requirements

   4.3.28.    Restrictions on directors of licensee or operator
   4.3.29.    Licensee and others not to be associated with certain
           activities
   4.3.30.    Change in situation of licensee or operator

           Division 7-Disciplinary action and cancellation

   4.3.31.    Disciplinary action
   4.3.32.    Cancellation of both licences
   4.3.33.    Appointment of temporary licensee if licence cancelled

           Division 8-Further obligation to provide information

   4.3.34.    Directions to wagering licensee to provide information

   PART 3A-WAGERING AND BETTING LICENCE

           Division 1-Authority and number of wagering and betting
           licences

   4.3A.1.   Authority of wagering and betting licence
   4.3A.2.   One licence

           Division 2-Licensing procedure

   4.3A.3.   Registration of interest
   4.3A.4.   Report to Minister by Secretary on registrations of interest
   4.3A.5.   Application for licence
   4.3A.6.   Report to Minister by Secretary on applications
   4.3A.7.   Determination of applications
   4.3A.7A.   Prohibition on improper interference
   4.3A.8.   Issue of licence
   4.3A.9.   Licence conditions
   4.3A.10.   Minister may refuse to issue wagering and betting licence if related agreements not entered into
   4.3A.10AA.   Related agreements with wagering and betting
           licensee
   4.3A.10AB.   No compensation payable because of a direction to enter into related agreements
   4.3A.10A.   Responsible Gambling Code of Conduct is a condition of licence
   4.3A.11.   Duration of licence
   4.3A.12.   Licence may authorise preparatory action
   4.3A.13.   Premium payment
   4.3A.13A.   Penalty interest for late payment
   4.3A.13B.   Recovery of amounts
   4.3A.14.   Publication and tabling
   4.3A.15.   Engaging contractors and appointing agents to assist with wagering and betting

           Division 3-Transfer of licence

   4.3A.16.   Transfer only under this Division
   4.3A.17.   Application to transfer licence
   4.3A.18.   Transfer of wagering and betting licence
   4.3A.19.   Report to Minister by Commission
   4.3A.20.   Related agreements
   4.3A.21.   Publication and tabling

           Division 4-Amendment and surrender of licence

   4.3A.22.   Request by licensee for amendment of licence
   4.3A.23.   Amendment of licence
   4.3A.24.   Surrender of licence

           Division 5-Monitoring and disciplinary action

   4.3A.25.   Associates of licensee
   4.3A.26.   Grounds for disciplinary action
   4.3A.27.   Commission may take or recommend disciplinary action
   4.3A.28.   Minister may take disciplinary action
   4.3A.29.   Suspension of licence pending criminal proceedings
   4.3A.30.   Effect of licence suspension

           Division 6-Temporary wagering and betting licence

   4.3A.31.   Temporary wagering and betting licence
   4.3A.32.   Report to Minister by Commission for a temporary wagering and betting licence
   4.3A.32A.   Report to Minister by Commission for a temporary wagering and betting licence issued for 90 days
   4.3A.33.   Arrangements with former licensee
   4.3A.34.   Further provisions for temporary licence
   4.3A.34AA.   Related agreements with temporary wagering and betting licensee
   4.3A.34AB.   No compensation payable because of a direction to enter into related agreements

           Division 6A-Betting exchanges

   4.3A.34A.   Definitions
   4.3A.34B.   Approval of telecommunication devices by Commission
   4.3A.34C.   Licensee not to enable betting by way of a betting exchange on races, competitions or events without relevant consent
   4.3A.34D.   Licensee must conduct a betting exchange by way of certain telecommunication devices
   4.3A.34E.   Commission or controlling body may request information
   4.3A.34F.   Compliance with information notice
   4.3A.34G.   Offences by the wagering and betting licensee as operator of betting exchange
   4.3A.34H.   Offence by direct participant
   4.3A.34I.   Offence by a person who has an interest in the outcome of a brokered betting event
   4.3A.34J.   Offence by the owner of a horse to bet through betting exchange
   4.3A.34K.   Offence by the owner of a greyhound to bet through betting exchange

           Division 6B-Requirements in relation to registered players

   4.3A.34L.   Registered players
   4.3A.34M.   Wagering and betting funds of registered players
   4.3A.34N.   Disclosure of names of registered players

           Division 6C-Requirements in relation to approved simulated racing events

   4.3A.34O.   Accepted bets on approved simulated racing events must be in particular form
   4.3A.34P.   Winnings on approved simulated racing events must be paid in cash or cheque

           Division 7-Further information-gathering powers and
           obligations

   4.3A.35.   Definitions
   4.3A.36.   Secretary may require further information
   4.3A.37.   Updating information provided to Secretary
   4.3A.38.   Updating information provided to Minister regarding registration of interest or licence application
   4.3A.39.   Updating licence transfer application
   4.3A.39A.   Directions to provide information
   4.3A.39B.   Directions to licensees

           Division 8-General

   4.3A.40.   Powers of Secretary

   PART 4-ON-COURSE WAGERING PERMIT

           Division 1-Authority of permit

   4.4.1.    On-course wagering permit

           Division 2-Grant of permit

   4.4.2.    Application for permit
   4.4.3.    Matters to be considered in determining application
   4.4.4.    Grant of permit
   4.4.5.    Permit is non-transferable

           Division 3-Conduct of on-course wagering

   4.4.6.    Compliance with betting rules
   4.4.7.    Racing industry and licensee

           Division 4-Commissions, dividends and taxes

   4.4.8.    Commissions
   4.4.9.    Dividends
   4.4.10.    Wagering tax
   4.4.11.    Hospitals and Charities Fund
   4.4.12.    Supervision charge

           Division 5-General

   4.4.13.    Unclaimed refunds and dividends

   PART 5-APPROVED BETTING COMPETITIONS AND SPORTS BETTING

           Division 1-Preliminary

   4.5.1.    Definitions
   4.5.2.    Events and betting competitions that cannot be approved under this Part

           Division 2-Approved betting competitions on horse, harness and greyhound racing

   4.5.3.    Approval of betting competitions on horse, harness and greyhound races
   4.5.4.    Notice of approval
   4.5.5.    Variation and revocation of approval

           Division 3-Approval of other events for betting purposes

   4.5.6.    Approval of events for betting purposes
   4.5.7.    What kinds of events can be approved?
   4.5.8.    What must Commission consider in approving events?
   4.5.9.    Designation of sports betting events
   4.5.10.    Notice and publication requirements
   4.5.11.    Variation and revocation of approval

           Division 3A-Approval of simulated racing events

   4.5.11A.    Approval of simulated racing events for betting purposes
   4.5.11B.    What must Commission consider in approving simulated racing events?
   4.5.11C.    Notice and publication requirements
   4.5.11D.    Variation and revocation of approval
   4.5.11E.    Approval does not limit Minister's power to approve keno game under Chapter 6A.

           Division 4-Approval of sports controlling bodies for sports betting purposes

   4.5.12.    Application for approval
   4.5.13.    Objections
   4.5.14.    Matters to be considered in determining applications
   4.5.15.    Determination of applications and duration of approval
   4.5.16.    Notice and publication requirements
   4.5.17.    Variation and revocation of approval
   4.5.18.    Surrender of approval
   4.5.19.    Change in situation of sports controlling body
   4.5.20.    Tribunal reviews

           Division 5-Requirements on sports betting providers

   4.5.21.    What is offering a betting service?
   4.5.22.    Prohibition on offering betting service without agreement or determination
   4.5.23.    Agreement of sports controlling body
   4.5.24.    Application for Commission determination if no sports controlling body agreement
   4.5.25.    Procedure on application
   4.5.26.    Determination of Commission
   4.5.27.    Variation and revocation of determination
   4.5.28.    Costs of investigating applications

           Division 6-Prohibition of betting contingencies

   4.5.29.    Commission may prohibit betting on contingencies
   4.5.30.    Notice and publication requirements
   4.5.31.    Offence to offer bets on prohibited betting contingencies

   PART 5A-BOOKMAKER AND BOOKMAKING RELATED REGISTRATIONS

   4.5A.1.   Definitions
   4.5A.2.   Application for registration as bookmaker
   4.5A.3.   Application for registration as bookmaker's key employee
   4.5A.4.   Determination of application for registration as
           bookmaker
   4.5A.5.   Determination of application for registration as bookmaker's key employee
   4.5A.6.   Certificate of registration and identity card
   4.5A.7.   Duration of registration as bookmaker or bookmaker's key employee
   4.5A.8.   Nominee of corporation
   4.5A.9.   Application of registered bookmakers to be in partnerships
   4.5A.10.   Approval of registered bookmakers to be in partnerships
   4.5A.10A.   Responsible Gambling Code of Conduct is a condition of registration for a bookmaker
   4.5A.11.   Conditions of registration
   4.5A.12.   Amendment of conditions
   4.5A.13.   Registration renewal
   4.5A.14.   Disciplinary action against registered bookmaker or bookmaker's key employee
   4.5A.15.   Review by VCAT of registrations as a bookmaker or bookmaker's key employee
   4.5A.16.   Time limit for applying for review
   4.5A.17.   Change in situation of person or associate

   PART 6-COMMISSIONS, DIVIDENDS AND TAXES

           Division 1-Wagering

   4.6.1.    Commissions
   4.6.2.    Dividends
   4.6.3.    Wagering tax
   4.6.3A.    Wagering tax review

           Division 2-Approved betting competitions

   4.6.4.    Commissions-totalisators
   4.6.5.    Dividends
   4.6.6.    Tax-Approved betting competitions

           Division 2A-Approved simulated racing events

   4.6.6A.    Tax-Approved simulated racing events

           Division 2B-Betting exchanges

   4.6.6B.    Tax-Betting exchange commissions

           Division 3-Supervision charge

   4.6.7.    Licensee to pay charge
   4.6.7A.    Wagering and betting licensee to pay charge

           Division 4-General

   4.6.8.    Hospitals and Charities Fund
   4.6.9.    Unclaimed refunds, dividends and prizes

   PART 7-OFFENCES

   4.7.1AA.    Definitions
   4.7.1.    Repealed
   4.7.2.    Offences relating to totalisators and approved betting competitions
   4.7.3.    Tickets purportedly issued by licensee
   4.7.4.    Offence related to payment of dividends or prizes
   4.7.5.    Inducements, cheating etc.
   4.7.6.    Offence to extend credit etc.
   4.7.7.    Gambling by intoxicated persons prohibited
   4.7.8.    Appropriate advertising standards required
   4.7.9.    Prescribed statement to be included in advertisements
   4.7.10.    Offence to offer inducement to open betting account

   PART 8-COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS

           Division 1-Banking, accounting and auditing

   4.8.1.    Application of Division
   4.8.2.    Banking
   4.8.3.    Accounts
   4.8.4.    Books etc. to be kept on the premises
   4.8.5.    Audit of books, accounts and financial statements

           Division 2-Reporting

   4.8.6.    Submission of reports

   PART 9-OTHER MATTERS

   4.9.1.    Trade Practices Act and Competition Code

CHAPTER 5-LOTTERIES

   PART 1-INTRODUCTION

   5.1.1.    Purposes
   5.1.2.    Definitions
   5.1.3.    Application of Chapter

   PART 2-PUBLIC LOTTERIES

           Division 1-Legality of public lotteries

   5.2.1.    Public lotteries declared lawful
   5.2.1A.    Approval of computer system etc.

           Division 2-Public lottery rules

   5.2.2.    Lottery rules
   5.2.3.    When do lottery rules come into force?
   5.2.4.    Publication and inspection of lottery rules
   5.2.5.    Disallowance of lottery rules

           Division 3-Conduct of public lotteries

   5.2.6.    Supervision of public lottery draws by Commission's representative
   5.2.7.    Licensee to record entries
   5.2.8.    Repealed
   5.2.9.    Licensee not to act as credit provider
   5.2.10.    Non-monetary prizes
   5.2.11.    Prohibition of certain schemes
   5.2.12.    Publicity concerning prizewinners

   PART 3-PUBLIC LOTTERY LICENCES

           Division 1-Number and type of public lottery licences

   5.3.1.    Minister determines number and type of public lottery licences
   5.3.2.    Which public lotteries can be licensed?

           Division 2-Licensing procedure

   5.3.2A.    Registration of interest
   5.3.3.    Application for licence
   5.3.4.    Report to Minister by Commission
   5.3.5.    Determination of applications
   5.3.6.    Issue of licence
   5.3.7.    Licence conditions
   5.3.7A.    Ancillary agreements
   5.3.7B.    Responsible Gambling Code of Conduct is a condition of licence
   5.3.8.    Duration of licence
   5.3.8A.    Licence may authorise preparatory action
   5.3.9.    Premium payment
   5.3.10.    Licence is non-transferable
   5.3.11.    Publication and tabling
   5.3.12.    Inspection of licence
   5.3.13.    Register of licences

           Division 3-Appointing subsidiaries to conduct public lotteries

   5.3.14.    Appointment of subsidiaries
   5.3.15.    Approval of subsidiary
   5.3.15A.    Engaging contractors and appointing agents to assist with public lotteries

           Division 4-Amending and surrendering licences

   5.3.16.    Request by licensee for amendment of licence
   5.3.17.    Notification of other affected licensees
   5.3.18.    Objection by other licensees
   5.3.19.    Amendment of licence
   5.3.20.    Surrender of licence

           Division 5-Disciplinary action

   5.3.21.    Grounds for disciplinary action
   5.3.22.    Commission may recommend disciplinary action
   5.3.23.    Minister may take disciplinary action
   5.3.24.    Suspension of licence pending criminal proceedings
   5.3.25.    Effect of licence suspension
   5.3.26.    Application of Division to appointed subsidiaries

           Division 6-Temporary public lottery licences

   5.3.27.    Temporary public lottery licences
   5.3.28.    Report to Minister by Commission for a temporary public lottery licence
   5.3.28A.    Report to Minister by Commission for a temporary public lottery licence issued for 90 days
   5.3.29.    Arrangements with former licensee
   5.3.30.    Responsible Gambling Code of Conduct is a condition of temporary licence

   PART 4-RETURNS TO PLAYERS AND TAXES

           Division 1-Returns to players

   5.4.1.    Returns to players

           Division 2-Taxes

   5.4.2.    Supervision charge
   5.4.3.    Public lottery tax
   5.4.4.    Penalty interest for late payment
   5.4.5.    Recovery of amounts
   5.4.6.    Application of tax proceeds
   5.4.7.    Sharing tax with other jurisdictions

   PART 5-COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS

           Division 1-Financial recording and reporting

   5.5.1.    Licensee to keep accounts and records
   5.5.2.    Annual financial statements
   5.5.    3-5.5.5 Repealed
   5.5.6.    Subsidiaries to comply with Division

           Division 2-Other requirements

   5.5.6A.    Directions to provide information etc.
   5.5.7.    Directions to licensees
   5.5.8.    Claims for prize
   5.5.9.    Unclaimed prizes
   5.5.10.    Complaints

   PART 6-ONGOING MONITORING

   5.6.1.    Notification of change in situation of licensee or
           associates
   5.6.2.    Notification of persons becoming associates
   5.6.3.    Investigations of licensee
   5.6.4.    Requirement to give information to Commission
   5.6.5.    Investigation of associates and others
   5.6.6.    Termination of association
   5.6.7.    Application of Division to appointed subsidiary

   PART 7-TRADE PROMOTION LOTTERIES

           Division 1-Legality of trade promotion lotteries

   5.7.1.    Trade promotion lotteries declared lawful
   5.7.2.    No permit required if prize value $5000 or less

           Division 2-Permit to conduct a trade promotion lottery

   5.7.3.    Application for permit to conduct a trade promotion
           lottery
   5.7.4.    Determination of application
   5.7.5.    Permit conditions
   5.7.6.    Duration of permit
   5.7.7.    Nominee of permit holder
   5.7.8.    Replacement nominee
   5.7.9.    Amendment of conditions
   5.7.10.    Appeal

           Division 3-Disciplinary action

   5.7.11.    Definitions
   5.7.12.    Investigation of permit holder
   5.7.13.    Taking disciplinary action
   5.7.14.    Letter of censure
   5.7.15.    Suspension of permit

           Division 4-Compliance and offences

   5.7.16.    Conducting trade promotion lottery in contravention of Act etc.
   5.7.17.    Change in situation of permit holder
   5.7.18.    Records

           Division 5-Reviews

   5.7.19.    Tribunal reviews

           Division 6-General

   5.7.20.    Commissioner may perform Commission's functions

CHAPTER 6-CLUB KENO

   PART 1-INTRODUCTION

   6.1.1.    Purpose
   6.1.2.    Definitions

   PART 2-CLUB KENO GAMES

           Division 1-Legality of club keno games

   6.2.1.    Club keno games conducted by participants are lawful
   6.2.2.    Authorisation for club keno games
   6.2.3.    Club keno not subject to Chapter 3.
   6.2.4.    Club Keno games may be conducted in approved venues

           Division 2-Conducting club keno games

   6.2.5.    Sale of tickets
   6.2.6.    Agents of participants
   6.2.6A.    Approval of club keno system
   6.2.6B.    Security of certain equipment
   6.2.6C.    Responsible Gambling Code of Conduct
   6.2.7.    Defective machinery etc.
   6.2.8.    Unlawful interference with club keno system
   6.2.9.    Use of defective club keno machinery etc.
   6.2.10.    Credit etc.
   6.2.11.    Club keno rules
   6.2.12.    Commencement of rules
   6.2.13.    Publication and inspection of club keno rules
   6.2.14.    Disallowance of club keno rules

   PART 3-RETURNS TO PLAYERS, TAXES AND LEVIES

           Division 1-Returns to players

   6.3.1.    Returns to players

           Division 2-Taxes and levies

   6.3.2.    Duty payable by participants
   6.3.3.    Hospitals, charities and mental health levy

           Division 3-Unclaimed prizes

   6.3.4.    Unclaimed prizes

   PART 4-COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS

           Division 1-Accounting records

   6.4.1.    Accounting records
   6.4.    2-6.4.4 Repealed

           Division 2-Complaints

   6.4.5.    Investigation of complaints

   PART 5-APPROVAL OF SUBSIDIARIES

   6.5.1.    Minister may declare company to be participant
   6.5.2.    Application for approval
   6.5.3.    Approval of a wholly-owned subsidiary

   PART 6-GENERAL

   6.6.1.    Directions to participants to provide information

CHAPTER 6A-KENO

   PART 1-INTRODUCTION

   6A.1.1.   Purpose
   6A.1.2.   Definitions

   PART 2-KENO GAMES

           Division 1-Legality of keno games

   6A.2.1.   Keno games conducted under this Chapter are lawful
   6A.2.2.   Keno not subject to Chapter 3.

           Division 2-Conducting keno games

   6A.2.3.   Sale of tickets
   6A.2.4.   Agents of licensee
   6A.2.4A.   Termination of certain agent agreements
   6A.2.5.   Approval of keno system
   6A.2.6.   Security of certain equipment
   6A.2.7.   Defective machinery, equipment and computer systems
   6A.2.8.   Unlawful interference with keno system
   6A.2.9.   Use of defective keno machinery, equipment or computer system
   6A.2.10.   Credit and loans
   6A.2.11.   Keno rules
   6A.2.12.   Commencement of rules
   6A.2.13.   Publication and inspection of keno rules
   6A.2.14.   Disallowance of keno rules

   PART 2A-APPROVAL OF GAMES AS KENO GAMES

   6A.2A.1.  Approval of keno games for betting purposes
   6A.2A.2.  Notice and publication requirements
   6A.2A.3.  Variation and revocation of approval
   6A.2A.4.  Approval does not limit Commission's power to approve simulated racing events under Chapter 4.

   PART 3-KENO LICENCE

           Division 1-Authority and number of keno licences

   6A.3.1.   Authority of keno licence
   6A.3.2.   One licence

           Division 2-Licensing procedure

   6A.3.3.   Registration of interest
   6A.3.4.   Report to Minister by Secretary on registrations of
           interest
   6A.3.5.   Application for licence
   6A.3.6.   Report to Minister by Secretary on applications
   6A.3.7.   Determination of applications
   6A.3.7A.   Prohibition on improper interference
   6A.3.8.   Issue of licence
   6A.3.9.   Licence conditions
   6A.3.9A.   Responsible Gambling Code of Conduct is a condition of licence
   6A.3.10.   Minister may refuse to issue keno licence if related agreements not entered into
   6A.3.10A.   Related agreements with keno licensee
   6A.3.10B.   No compensation payable because of a direction to enter into related agreements
   6A.3.11.   Duration of licence
   6A.3.12.   Licence may authorise preparatory action
   6A.3.13.   Premium payment
   6A.3.13A.   Penalty interest for late payment
   6A.3.13B.   Recovery of amounts
   6A.3.14.   Publication and tabling
   6A.3.15.   Engaging contractors and appointing agents to assist with keno games

           Division 3-Transfer of licence

   6A.3.16.   Transfer only under this Division
   6A.3.17.   Application to transfer licence
   6A.3.18.   Transfer of a keno licence
   6A.3.19.   Report to Minister by Commission
   6A.3.20.   Related agreements
   6A.3.21.   Publication and tabling

           Division 4-Amendment and surrender of licence

   6A.3.22.   Request by licensee for amendment of licence
   6A.3.23.   Amendment of licence
   6A.3.24.   Surrender of licence

           Division 5-Monitoring and disciplinary action

   6A.3.25.   Associates of licensee
   6A.3.26.   Grounds for disciplinary action
   6A.3.27.   Commission may take or recommend disciplinary action
   6A.3.28.   Minister may take disciplinary action
   6A.3.29.   Suspension of licence pending criminal proceedings
   6A.3.30.   Effect of licence suspension

           Division 6-Temporary keno licence

   6A.3.31.   Temporary keno licence
   6A.3.32.   Report to Minister by Commission for a temporary keno licence
   6A.3.32A.   Report to Minister by Commission for a temporary keno licence issued for 90 days
   6A.3.33.   Arrangements with former licensee
   6A.3.34.   Further provisions for temporary licence
   6A.3.34A.   Related agreements with temporary keno licensee
   6A.3.34B.   No compensation payable because of a direction to enter into related agreements

           Division 7-Further information-gathering powers and obligations

   6A.3.35.   Definitions
   6A.3.36.   Secretary may require further information
   6A.3.37.   Updating information provided to Secretary
   6A.3.38.   Updating information provided to Minister regarding registration of interest or licence application
   6A.3.39.   Updating licence transfer application
   6A.3.39A.   Directions to provide information
   6A.3.39B.   Directions to licensee
   6A.3.39C.   Claim for prize
   6A.3.39D.   Unclaimed prizes

           Division 8-General

   6A.3.40.   Powers of Secretary

   PART 4-RETURNS TO PLAYERS, TAXES AND FUNDS

           Division 1-Returns to players

   6A.4.1.   Returns to players

           Division 2-Taxes

   6A.4.2.   Duty payable by licensee

           Division 3-Supervision charge

   6A.4.3.   Supervision charge

           Division 4-Funds

   6A.4.4.   Hospitals and Charities Fund and Mental Health Fund

   PART 5-COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS

           Division 1-Accounting records

   6A.5.1.   Accounting records

           Division 2-Complaints

   6A.5.2.   Investigation of complaints

   PART 6-OTHER MATTERS

   6A.6.1.   Trade Practices Act and Competition Code

CHAPTER 7-INTERACTIVE GAMING

   PART 1-INTRODUCTION

   7.1.1.    Purpose
   7.1.2.    Definitions
   7.1.3.    Meaning of interactive game
   7.1.4.    Meaning of approved game
   7.1.5.    Participating jurisdictions
   7.1.6.    Territorial application of this Chapter

   PART 2-GENERAL AUTHORISATION FOR INTERACTIVE GAMING

   7.2.1.    Lawful activities
   7.2.2.    Offence to conduct unauthorised interactive gaming

   PART 3-INTERACTIVE GAMING LICENCES

           Division 1-Licensing procedure

   7.3.1.    Application for interactive gaming licence
   7.3.2.    Matters to be considered in determining applications
   7.3.3.    Suitability of applicant to hold interactive gaming licence
   7.3.4.    Suitability of associates
   7.3.5.    Determination of applications
   7.3.5A.    Responsible Gambling Code of Conduct is a condition of licence
   7.3.6.    Changing conditions of licence
   7.3.7.    Interactive gaming licence non-transferable
   7.3.8.    Surrender of interactive gaming licence

           Division 2-Disciplinary action

   7.3.9.    Definitions
   7.3.10.    Grounds for disciplinary action
   7.3.11.    Taking disciplinary action
   7.3.12.    Letter of censure
   7.3.13.    Suspension of interactive gaming licence pending criminal proceedings
   7.3.14.    Effect of licence suspension

           Division 3-Endorsement of licence

   7.3.15.    Power to executors, trustees etc. to carry on business under licence
   7.3.16.    Effect of endorsements
   7.3.17.    Licence lapses if not endorsed

   PART 4-CONTROL OF INTERACTIVE GAMING

           Division 1-Player registration

   7.4.1.    Player registration and acceptance of wagers
   7.4.2.    Repealed
   7.4.3.    Verification of player's identity

           Division 2-General conduct of interactive gaming

   7.4.4.    Compliance with certain conditions
   7.4.5.    Licensed testers to test interactive gaming equipment
   7.4.6.    Offence for licensed provider to participate etc.
   7.4.7.    Commission's power to restrict participation in approved games by gaming officials
   7.4.8.    Licensed provider not to act as credit provider

           Division 3-Players' funds and prizes

   7.4.9.    Players funds
   7.4.10.    Funds held on behalf of players
   7.4.11.    Inactive players
   7.4.12.    Disposal of unclaimed non-monetary prizes
   7.4.13.    Claims for prize
   7.4.14.    Monetary prizes not claimed within 2 years
   7.4.15.    Power to withhold prizes in certain cases

           Division 4-Responsible gambling measures

   7.4.16.    Limitation on amount wagered
   7.4.17.    Self-exclusion order

   PART 5-RETURNS TO PLAYERS AND TAXES

           Division 1-Returns to players

   7.5.1.    Returns to players

           Division 2-Taxes

   7.5.2.    Supervision charge
   7.5.3.    Interactive gaming tax
   7.5.4.    Returns for calculation of tax
   7.5.5.    Penalty interest for late payment
   7.5.6.    Recovery of amounts
   7.5.7.    Revenue offences

   PART 6-COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS

           Division 1-Directions

   7.6.1.    Directions

           Division 2-Complaint handling

   7.6.2.    Inquiries about complaints

   PART 7-ONGOING MONITORING

   7.7.1.    Investigation of licensed providers
   7.7.2.    Investigation of business and executive associates of licensed providers
   7.7.3.    Requirement to give information or document for investigation
   7.7.4.    Notification of persons becoming associates
   7.7.5.    Investigation of associates and others
   7.7.6.    Termination of association

   PART 8-TRIBUNAL REVIEWS

   7.8.1.    Review by Tribunal

CHAPTER 8-COMMUNITY AND CHARITABLE GAMING

   PART 1-INTRODUCTION

   8.1.1.    Purpose
   8.1.2.    Definitions

   PART 2-LEGALITY OF COMMUNITY AND CHARITABLE GAMING

   8.2.1.    Community and charitable gaming declared lawful
   8.2.2.    Minor gaming must be in accordance with Chapter etc.
   8.2.3.    Permit not required for raffle where prize value $5000
           or less
   8.2.4.    Permit not required for some bingo sessions
   8.2.4A.    Bingo sessions conducted by others
   8.2.5.    Disclosure if raffle proceeds to be paid to or for a political party

   PART 3-COMMUNITY OR CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS

           Division 1-Community or charitable organisations

   8.3.1.    Application to be declared as a community or charitable organisation
   8.3.2.    Commission may require further information etc.
   8.3.3.    Commission may make declaration
   8.3.4.    Can the applicant appeal?
   8.3.5.    Commission to determine appeal
   8.3.6.    Duration of declaration
   8.3.7.    Commission may require organisation to show cause
   8.3.8.    Organisation may make submissions
   8.3.9.    Revocation of declaration
   8.3.10.    Appeal to Supreme Court
   8.3.11.    Suspension of declaration
   8.3.11A.    Investigation of community or charitable organisations
   8.3.11B.    Provision of information

           Division 2-Minor gaming permits

   8.3.12.    Application for minor gaming permit
   8.3.13.    Determination of application
   8.3.14.    What does a minor gaming permit authorise?
   8.3.15.    Duration of minor gaming permit
   8.3.16.    Nominee of organisation
   8.3.17.    Amendment of permit conditions
   8.3.18.    Appeal

           Division 3-Disciplinary action

   8.3.19.    Definitions
   8.3.20.    Taking disciplinary action
   8.3.21.    Letter of censure
   8.3.22.    Performance of functions

   PART 4-CONDUCT OF COMMUNITY AND CHARITABLE GAMING

           Division 1-Lucky envelopes

   8.4.1.    Lucky envelopes must comply with prescribed standards
   8.4.2.    Lucky envelopes only to be supplied to permit holder

           Division 2-Bingo

   8.4.3.    Bingo equipment must comply with prescribed standards
   8.4.4.    Restriction on supply of bingo equipment
   8.4.5.    Braille bingo tickets
   8.4.6.    Permit holder may contract with bingo centre operator to conduct bingo
   8.4.7.    Expenses operators can charge for bingo

           Division 3-Bingo pooling schemes

   8.4.8.    When can a pooling scheme operate?
   8.4.9.    Membership of pooling scheme
   8.4.10.    Pooling scheme rules
   8.4.11.    Commission may specify matters for rules
   8.4.12.    Disallowance of rules
   8.4.13.    Scheme administrator
   8.4.14.    Amendment of rules
   8.4.15.    Declaration of interest
   8.4.16.    Application to political parties

   PART 5-BINGO CENTRES

           Division 1-Licensing of bingo centre operators

   8.5.1.    Requirement to be licensed
   8.5.2.    Application for licence
   8.5.3.    Application procedure
   8.5.4.    Objections
   8.5.5.    Responsible authority's report
   8.5.6.    Matters to be considered in determining applications
   8.5.7.    Determination of applications
   8.5.7A.    Responsible Gambling Code of Conduct is a condition of licence
   8.5.8.    Duration of licence
   8.5.9.    Nominee of licensee
   8.5.10.    Licence non-transferable
   8.5.11.    Licence renewal
   8.5.12.    Amendment of conditions
   8.5.13.    Disciplinary action
   8.5.14.    Letter of censure
   8.5.15.    Effect and maximum period of suspension of bingo centre operator's licence
   8.5.16.    Suspension of bingo centre operator's licence pending criminal proceedings
   8.5.17.    Licence document to be surrendered
   8.5.18.    Provisional bingo centre operator's licence

           Division 2-Repealed

   8.5.    19-8.5.36 Repealed

           Division 3-Compliance requirements and monitoring

   8.5.37.    Accounts and financial statements
   8.5.38.    Returns to the Commission
   8.5.39.    Notification of persons becoming associates
   8.5.40.    Investigation of associates
   8.5.41.    Termination of association
   8.5.42.    Gaming machines in bingo centres

   PART 5A-COMMERCIAL RAFFLE ORGANISERS

   8.5A.1.   Definition
   8.5A.2.   Requirement to be licensed
   8.5A.3.   Commission may require person to show cause
   8.5A.4.   Appeal
   8.5A.5.   Application for licence
   8.5A.6.   Objections
   8.5A.7.   Matters to be considered in determining applications
   8.5A.8.   Determination of application
   8.5A.8A.   Responsible Gambling Code of Conduct is a condition of licence
   8.5A.9.   Duration of licence
   8.5A.10.   Nominee of licensee
   8.5A.11.   Licence non-transferable
   8.5A.12.   Licence renewal
   8.5A.13.   Amendment of conditions
   8.5A.14.   Disciplinary action
   8.5A.15.   Letter of censure
   8.5A.16.   Effect and maximum period of suspension of commercial raffle organiser's licence
   8.5A.17.   Suspension of commercial raffle organiser's licence pending criminal proceedings
   8.5A.18.   Licence document to be surrendered
   8.5A.19.   Provisional commercial raffle organiser's licence
   8.5A.20.   Notification of persons becoming associates
   8.5A.21.   Investigation of associates
   8.5A.22.   Termination of association
   8.5A.23.   Community or charitable organisation may contract with licensee to conduct raffle
   8.5A.24.   Expenses licensee can charge for raffle
   8.5A.25.   Promotion of raffle
   8.5A.26.   Accounts and financial statements
   8.5A.27.   Returns to the Commission

   PART 6-GENERAL COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS

           Division 1-Banking and records

   8.6.1.    Banking
   8.6.2.    Records

           Division 2-Ongoing notification requirements

   8.6.3.    Change in situation of person or associate

   PART 7-REVIEWS

   8.7.1.    Tribunal reviews

   PART 8-GENERAL

   8.8.1.    Refusal to issue licence or permit

CHAPTER 9-ONBOARD GAMING

   PART 1-INTRODUCTION

   9.1.1.    Purpose
   9.1.2.    Definitions
   9.1.3.    Application of Chapter

   PART 2-APPLICATION OF TASMANIAN ACT

   9.2.1.    Tasmanian Act applies as law of Victoria
   9.2.2.    Amendment of Schedules

   PART 3-FURTHER PROVISIONS REGULATING ONBOARD GAMING

           Division 1-Legality of onboard gaming

   9.3.1.    Legality of onboard gaming
   9.3.2.    Non-applicability of other laws

           Division 2-Conduct of onboard gaming

   9.3.3.    Limit on number of gaming machines
   9.3.4.    Unlawful interference with gaming equipment
   9.3.5.    Inducements, cheating etc.

           Division 3-Taxes

   9.3.6.    Revenue-sharing agreement

   PART 4-SUSPENSION OF CHAPTER

   9.4.1.    Suspension of Chapter

CHAPTER 9A-LICENSING OF GAMING INDUSTRY EMPLOYEES

   9A.1.1.   Definitions
   9A.1.2.   Authority conferred by a gaming industry employee's
           licence
   9A.1.3.   Gaming industry employees to be licensed
   9A.1.4.   Application for gaming industry employee's licence
   9A.1.5.   Determination of application
   9A.1.6.   Conditions of gaming industry employee's licence
   9A.1.7.   Appeal
   9A.1.8.   Identification of gaming industry employee
   9A.1.9.   Provisional licence
   9A.1.10.   Duration of gaming industry employee's licence
   9A.1.11.   Renewal of gaming industry employee's licence
   9A.1.12.   Disciplinary action
   9A.1.13.   Suspension of gaming industry employee's licence in connection with criminal proceedings
   9A.1.14.   Effect etc. of suspension
   9A.1.15.   Return of licence on suspension or cancellation
   9A.1.16.   Termination of employment on suspension or cancellation of licence
   9A.1.17.   Licensee to provide information relating to licence
   9A.1.18.   Compulsory training for certain gaming industry
           employees
   9A.1.19.   Venue operator may perform duties of gaming industry employee
   9A.1.20.   Volunteers at bingo centres
   9A.1.21.   Casino employees
   9A.1.22.   Change in situation of licensees

CHAPTER 10-ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT

   PART 1-VICTORIAN COMMISSION FOR GAMBLING REGULATION

           Division 1-Establishment

   10.1.1.   Establishment of Commission
   10.1.2.   Relationship to the Crown
   10.1.3.   Objectives of Commission
   10.1.4.   Functions of Commission
   10.1.5.   Powers of Commission
   10.1.5A.   Standards for approvals of technical equipment and
           systems

           Division 2-Membership of Commission

   10.1.6.   Constitution of Commission
   10.1.7.   Qualifications and eligibility for appointment
   10.1.8.   Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson
   10.1.9.   Executive Commissioner
   10.1.9A.   Additional commissioners
   10.1.10.   Sessional commissioners
   10.1.11.   Term of appointment
   10.1.12.   Remuneration
   10.1.13.   Vacancies and resignation
   10.1.14.   Acting appointments
   10.1.15.   Validity of decisions

           Division 3-Performance of Commission's functions

   10.1.16.   Basic requirement
   10.1.17.   How may Commission's functions be performed?
   10.1.18.   Meetings
   10.1.19.   Disclosure of pecuniary interest
   10.1.20.   Commission may hold inquiries
   10.1.21.   Representation
   10.1.22.   Are Commission proceedings open to the public?

           Division 4-Reasons for decisions

   10.1.23.   Commission to give written statement after public hearing or on request
   10.1.24.   Request for statement of reasons for decision

           Division 5-Staffing and delegation

   10.1.25.   Staff
   10.1.26.   Delegation
   10.1.27.   Protection of Commissioners
   10.1.28.   Conflict of interest and duty

           Division 6-Confidentiality

   10.1.29.   Definitions
   10.1.30.   General duty of confidentiality
   10.1.31.   Disclosure in legal proceedings
   10.1.32.   Other permitted disclosures
   10.1.33.   Aggregation of statistical information
   10.1.34.   Third party disclosures
   10.1.   35-10.1.37 Repealed

   PART 1A-THE MINISTER AND THE SECRETARY

   10.1A.1.  Nomination of assistants and advisers

   PART 2-RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING MINISTERIAL ADVISORY COUNCIL

   10.2.1.   Minister may establish Responsible Gambling Ministerial Advisory Council
   10.2.2.   Function of Council
   10.2.   3-10.2.13 Repealed

   PART 2A-REVIEW PANEL

           Division 1-Introduction

   10.2A.1.  Definitions

           Division 2-Establishment and functions

   10.2A.2.  Establishment of Review Panel
   10.2A.3.  Functions and powers of Review Panel

           Division 3-Membership of Review Panel

   10.2A.4.  Membership of Review Panel
   10.2A.5.  Chairperson
   10.2A.6.  Other members
   10.2A.7.  Vacancies and resignation
   10.2A.8.  Acting chairperson

           Division 4-Procedure of Review Panel

   10.2A.9.  Meetings
   10.2A.10.  Reports
   10.2A.11.  Publication of Review Panel reports
   10.2A.12.  Direction in response to Review Panel's reports

   PART 3-FUNDS

           Division 1-Community Support Fund

   10.3.1.   Community Support Fund
   10.3.2.   Payments into Community Support Fund
   10.3.3.   Payments from the Community Support Fund
   10.3.3A.   Additional payment from the Community Support Fund

           Division 2-Mental Health Fund

   10.3.4.   Mental Health Fund
   10.3.5.   Payments into the Mental Health Fund
   10.3.6.   Payments from the Mental Health Fund

   PART 4-INVESTIGATIONS AND INFORMATION GATHERING BY THE COMMISSION

           Division 1-Investigation of applications

   10.4.1.   Application of Division
   10.4.2.   Investigation of application
   10.4.3.   Photographs, finger prints and palm prints
   10.4.4.   Police inquiry and report
   10.4.5.   Commission may require further information etc.
   10.4.6.   Updating of application
   10.4.7.   Costs of investigating applications

           Division 1A-Investigations of registrations of interest and applications for wagering and betting licence and keno licence

   10.4.7A.   Definitions
   10.4.7B.   Investigations and inquiries
   10.4.7C.   Photographs, finger prints and palm prints
   10.4.7D.   Police inquiry and report
   10.4.7E.   Commission may require further information
   10.4.7F.   Updating information
   10.4.7G.   Costs of investigating
   10.4.7H.   Service agreement
   10.4.7HA.   Powers of Secretary

           Division 1B-Investigations of transfers of monitoring licence, wagering and betting licence and keno licence and temporary licensing

   10.4.7I.   Definitions
   10.4.7J.   Investigations and inquiries
   10.4.7K.   Photographs, finger prints and palm prints
   10.4.7L.   Police inquiry and report
   10.4.7M.   Commission may require further information
   10.4.7N.   Updating information
   10.4.7O.   Costs of investigating

           Division 1C-Investigations of persons for suitability for invitation, and to apply, for monitoring licence

   10.4.7P.   Definitions
   10.4.7Q.   Investigations and inquiries
   10.4.7R.   Photographs, finger prints and palm prints
   10.4.7S.   Police inquiry and report
   10.4.7T.   Commission may require further information
   10.4.7U.   Updating information
   10.4.7V.   Costs of investigating
   10.4.7W.   Service agreement
   10.4.7X.   Powers of Secretary

           Division 1D-Investigations of applications for monitoring licence

   10.4.7Y.   Definitions
   10.4.7Z.   Investigations and inquiries
   10.4.7ZA.   Photographs, finger prints and palm prints
   10.4.7ZB.   Police inquiry and report
   10.4.7ZC.   Commission may require further information
   10.4.7ZD.   Updating information
   10.4.7ZE.   Costs of investigating
   10.4.7ZF.   Service agreement
   10.4.7ZG.   Powers of Secretary

           Division 2-General investigatory powers of Commission

   10.4.8.   Definitions
   10.4.9.   General investigations
   10.4.10.   Provision of information

           Division 3-Information gathering for law enforcement purposes

   10.4.11.   Information gathering for law enforcement purposes

   PART 5-COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT

           Division 1-Inspectors

   10.5.1.   Appointment
   10.5.2.   Criminal record checks
   10.5.3.   Identity cards
   10.5.4.   Police may perform functions of inspectors
   10.5.5.   Responsibilities of inspectors while on duty
   10.5.6.   Former inspectors

           Division 2-Functions of inspectors

   10.5.7.   Functions of inspectors
   10.5.8.   Right of entry
   10.5.9.   Powers of inspectors
   10.5.10.   Power to require names and addresses
   10.5.11.   Inspector to investigate complaints
   10.5.12.   Search warrants
   10.5.13.   Announcement before entry
   10.5.14.   Copy of warrant to be given to occupier or person in charge of vehicle
   10.5.14A.   Search and seizure powers under section 2.6.2 not
           affected

           Division 3-Offences

   10.5.15.   Offences relating to obstruction of inspectors
   10.5.16.   False or misleading information
   10.5.17.   Impersonation of inspectors or commissioners
   10.5.18.   Bribery of authorised person
   10.5.19.   Protection against self-incrimination

           Division 4-Infringement notices

   10.5.20.   Power to serve a notice
   10.5.21.   Prescribed infringement penalty
   10.5.   22-10.5.26 Repealed
   10.5.27.   Proof of prior convictions

           Division 5-Forfeiture

   10.5.28.   Forfeiture
   10.5.29.   Seizure and forfeiture of equipment

           Division 6-Prosecutions and evidentiary provisions

   10.5.30.   Offences by bodies
   10.5.31.   Proceedings
   10.5.32.   Evidence

   PART 6-SELF EXCLUSION PROGRAMS AND RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING CODES OF CONDUCT

           Division 1-Self-exclusion programs

   10.6.1.   Ministerial directions as to requirements of self-exclusion programs
   10.6.2.   Self-exclusion program additional requirements
   10.6.3.   Approval of self-exclusion program
   10.6.4.   Obligation on venue operators if requirements in respect of self-exclusion program change
   10.6.4A.   Venue operator may apply to Commission to approve amended self-exclusion program

           Division 2-Responsible Gambling Codes of Conduct

   10.6.5.   Definition
   10.6.6.   Ministerial directions as to requirements of Responsible Gambling Codes of Conduct
   10.6.7.   Responsible Gambling Code of Conduct additional requirements
   10.6.8.   Approval of Responsible Gambling Code of Conduct
   10.6.9.   Obligation on relevant persons if requirements in respect of Responsible Gambling Code of Conduct change
   10.6.9A.   Relevant person may apply to Commission to approve amended Code of Conduct

           Division 3-General

   10.6.10.   Reports to Minister

   PART 7-MINORS

   10.7.1.   Definitions
   10.7.2.   Application of Part
   10.7.3.   Offences in respect of allowing a minor to gamble
   10.7.4.   Offence to assist minor to gamble
   10.7.5.   Offence by minor to gamble
   10.7.6.   Offences in respect of minors in a gaming machine area or casino
   10.7.7.   Offence by minor to enter gaming machine area or casino
   10.7.8.   Offence by minor using false evidence of age
   10.7.9.   Notices to be displayed
   10.7.10.   Supervision of vending machines
   10.7.11.   No offence if gambling employee a minor
   10.7.12.   Defences
   10.7.13.   Proof of age may be required

CHAPTER 11-GENERAL

   PART 1-ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

           Division 1-Service of documents

   11.1.1.   Service of documents on Commission
   11.1.2.   Service of documents on other persons

           Division 2-Records and forms

   11.1.3.   Records not kept in writing
   11.1.4.   Sufficient compliance with approved forms

           Division 3-General

   11.1.5.   Destruction of finger prints and palm prints
   11.1.6.   Refund of fees
   11.1.7.   Supreme Court-limitation of jurisdiction
   11.1.8.   No entitlement to or legitimate expectation of licence

   PART 2-REGULATIONS

   11.2.1.   Regulations

CHAPTER 12-AMENDMENTS, REPEALS AND TRANSITIONAL AND OTHER PROVISIONS

   PART 1-AMENDMENTS AND REPEALS

   12.1.1.   Repeals
   12.1.2.   Casino Control Act 1991.
   12.1.3.   Further consequential amendments
   12.1.4.   Gaming and Betting Act 1994-unclaimed refunds and dividends
   12.1.5.   Abolition of special tax arrangements for tabarets

   PART 2-TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS

   12.2.1.   Transitional provisions

   PART 3-TATTERSALL'S

   12.3.1.   Definition
   12.3.2.   Transfer of Trustees' gaming operator's licence
   12.3.3.   Transfer of Trustees' public lottery licence
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           SCHEDULE 1-Subject Matter for Regulations

   PART 1-CLUB KENO

   PART 2-COMMUNITY AND CHARITABLE GAMING

   PART 3-GAMING MACHINES

   PART 3A-WAGERING, GAMING AND BETTING

   PART 4-LOTTERIES

   PART 4A-GAMING INDUSTRY EMPLOYEES

   PART 5-GENERAL
           SCHEDULE 2-Modifications of Tasmanian Act
           SCHEDULE 3-Modifications of Tasmanian Regulations
           SCHEDULE 4-Forms for Chapter 2.
   Form 1-Special Warrant
   Form 2-Special Warrant
   Form 3-Warrant to Imprison
           SCHEDULE 5-Amendments to Casino Control Act 1991.
           SCHEDULE 6-Further Consequential Amendments
           1. Audit Act 1994.
           2. Casino (Management Agreement) Act 1993.
           3. Confiscation Act 1997.
           4. Electoral Act 2002.
           5. Repealed
           6. Health Services Act 1988.
           7. Judicial Proceedings Reports Act 1958.
           8. Legal Practice Act 1996.
           9. Liquor Control Reform Act 1998.
           10. Racing Act 1958.
           11. Retail Leases Act 2003.

   12.     Repealed
   13.     Tobacco Act 1987.
           SCHEDULE 7-Transitional Provisions

   PART 1-INTRODUCTION
   1.1. Definitions
   1.2. General transitional provisions
   1.3. Savings and transitional regulations

   PART 2-GENERAL PROHIBITION ON GAMBLING
   2.1. Unlawful lotteries and games
   2.2. Betting offences
   2.3. Common gaming houses

   PART 3-GAMING MACHINES
   3.1. Declaration of gaming machines and types
   3.2. Ministerial directions and regional limits
   3.3. Premises approvals
   3.4. Venue operator's licences
   3.5. Gaming operator's licences
   3.6. Special employee's licences
   3.7. Technician's licences
   3.8. Roll of Manufacturers, Suppliers and Technicians
   3.9. Manufacture, supply and possession of gaming machines
   3.10. Controls over gaming machines and games
   3.11. Gaming machine advertising and signs
   3.12. Loyalty schemes
   3.13. Notices regarding minors
   3.14. Taxation, etc.
   3.15. Compliance requirements

   PART 4-WAGERING AND BETTING
   4.1. Approval of totalisator equipment
   4.2. Wagering licence and gaming licence
   4.3. Shareholding requirements
   4.4. On-course wagering permits
   4.5. Approved betting competitions
   4.6. Taxes
   4.7. Offences
   4.8. Compliance requirements

   PART 5-LOTTERIES
   5.1. Lottery rules
   5.2. Conduct of public lotteries
   5.3. Public lottery licences
   5.4. Trustees entitled to public lottery licence
   5.5. Subsidiaries appointed to conduct public lotteries
   5.6. Taxes
   5.7. Saving of existing agreements with other jurisdictions
   5.8. Compliance requirements
   5.9. Claims for prizes
   5.10. Complaints
   5.11. Ongoing monitoring
   5.12. Trade promotion lotteries

   PART 6-CLUB KENO
   6.1. Approval of club keno
   6.2. Commercial arrangements between participants
   6.3. Subsidiary of Trustees
   6.4. Conduct of club keno games
   6.5. Compliance requirements
   6.6. Investigation of complaints

   PART 7-INTERACTIVE GAMING
   7.1. Participating jurisdictions
   7.2. Prohibited games
   7.3. Interactive gaming licences
   7.4. Player registration
   7.5. Conduct of interactive gaming
   7.6. Prizes
   7.7. Self-exclusion orders
   7.8. Returns to players and taxes
   7.9. Compliance requirements
   7.10. Ongoing monitoring
   7.11. VCAT reviews

   PART 8-COMMUNITY AND CHARITABLE GAMING
   8.1. Community and charitable organisations
   8.2. Minor gaming permits
   8.3. Agreements with bingo centre operators
   8.4. Pooling schemes
   8.5. Bingo centre operator's licences
   8.6. Bingo centre employee's licences
   8.7. Monitoring of associates
   8.8. General compliance requirements
   8.9. Disciplinary action
   8.10. VCAT reviews

   PART 9-ONBOARD GAMING
   9.1. Limit on number of gaming machines
   9.2. Taxes

   PART 10-ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
   10.1. Commission succeeds Authority and Directors
   10.2. Inquiries in progress
   10.3. Confidentiality
   10.4. Repealed
   10.5. Inspectors
   10.6. General investigations in progress
   10.7. Provision of information

   PART 11-GENERAL
   11.1. Approved forms
   11.2. Applications in progress
   11.3. Destruction of finger prints
   11.4. References to superseded Acts

   PART 12-GAMBLING REGULATION (AMENDMENT) ACT 2004.
   12.1. Definition
   12.2. Club keno
   12.3. Compliance requirements
   12.4. Audit requirements

   PART 13-GAMBLING REGULATION (FURTHER AMENDMENT) ACT 2004.

   13.1.   Special employee's licences
   13.2.   Technician's licences
   13.3.   Bingo centre employee's licences
   13.4.   Provisional licences
   13.5.   Raffles
   13.6.   Gambling Research Panel

   PART 14-GAMBLING REGULATION (PUBLIC LOTTERY LICENCES) ACT 2005.

   14.1.   Approval of computer system
   14.2.   Term of public lottery licence

   PART 15-GAMBLING AND RACING LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (SPORTS BETTING) ACT 2007.

   15.1.   Approved betting competitions

   PART 16-STATE TAXATION AND GAMBLING LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (BUDGET MEASURES)
   ACT 2007.

   16.1.   Commissions on wagering events

   PART 17-GAMBLING REGULATION AMENDMENT
   ACT 2007.

   17.1.   Definition
   17.2.   Ministerial orders and Commission directions and
           determinations
   17.3.   Community benefit statements

   PART 18-GAMBLING LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (PROBLEM GAMBLING AND OTHER MEASURES)
   ACT 2007.

           Division 1-Preliminary

   18.1.   Definition

           Division 2-Publication and use of race fields

   18.2.   Publication and use approvals

           Division 3-Self-exclusion programs

   18.3.   Venue operator's licence

           Division 4-Responsible Gambling Codes of Conduct

   18.4.   Venue operator's licence
   18.5.   The wagering licence
   18.6.   Public lottery licence
   18.7.   Club keno system
   18.8.   Interactive gaming licence
   18.9.   Bingo centre operator's licence
   18.10.  Commercial raffle organiser's licence

   PART 19-GAMBLING REGULATION AMENDMENT (LICENSING) ACT 2008.

   19.1.   Commissioners

   PART 20-RACING AND GAMBLING LEGISLATION AMENDMENT ACT 2008.

   20.1.   Definition
   20.2.   Registration of bookmakers
   20.3.   Approval of bookmakers to be in partnerships
   20.4.   Approval of companies to act as bookmakers
   20.5.   Registration of bookmaker's clerks
   20.6.   Applications made but not determined
   20.7.   Disciplinary action by the Commission
   20.8.   Guarantee of bookmakers against defaults in payment of
           wagers

   PART 21-GAMBLING LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING AND OTHER MEASURES) ACT 2008.

   21.1.   Definition of amending Act
   21.2.   Community and charitable gaming
   21.3.   Bingo

   PART 22-GAMBLING REGULATION AMENDMENT (LICENSING) ACT 2009.

   22.1.   Current venue operator's licences
   22.1A.  Existing venue operator's licences to be club venue operator's licences or hotel venue operator's licences
   22.1AB. Venue operators that do not hold a club licence, pub licence or racing club licence
   22.1B.  Minister's power to make directions relating to gaming machine numbers to continue until specified date
   22.1C.  Current Ministerial directions relating to gaming machine numbers
   22.2.   Approved betting competitions that are live events

   PART 23-JUSTICE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT ACT 2009.

   23.1.   Definition
   23.2.   Bookmaker's registration

   PART 24-GAMBLING REGULATION FURTHER AMENDMENT ACT 2009.

   24.1.   Specified areas
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           ENDNOTES
           1. General Information
           2. Table of Amendments
           3. Explanatory Details

CHAPTER 1-PRELIMINARY


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