Part 10Gaming Machines

Exceptions

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1

A person does not commit an offence under section 37 or 242 if—

a

he makes a gaming machine available for use by an individual, and

b

the individual does not, by using the machine, acquire an opportunity to win a prize of a value in excess of the amount that he pays for or in connection with his use of the machine.

2

For the purpose of subsection (1)(b)—

a

the reference to paying includes a reference to—

i

paying money by way of an entrance charge,

ii

using a coin to activate a gaming machine where the coin will not or may not be returned,

iii

transferring money's worth, and

iv

paying for goods or services at a price or rate which reflects the opportunity to use a gaming machine, and

b

it is immaterial—

i

to whom payment is made, and

ii

who receives benefit from the payment.