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Gambling Act 2003

Gambling - Licensing of casino gambling - General provisions

120: Racing betting and sports betting in casinos

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"Betting on sports or racing in casinos has special rules if it's run by TAB NZ."

If you are betting on racing or sports in a casino, and it is run by TAB NZ, it must follow the rules of the Racing Industry Act 2020. This type of betting is not considered casino gambling, so it does not have to follow the same rules as other casino games. You do not have to worry about these rules if you are just betting.

If a casino makes an agreement with TAB NZ to allow them to run racing or sports betting, the casino must tell the Secretary about it within 10 working days. The Secretary needs to know about these agreements so they can keep track of what is happening. This helps make sure everything is running smoothly and following the rules.

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Part 2Gambling
Licensing of casino gambling: General provisions

120Racing betting and sports betting in casinos

  1. Racing betting or sports betting in a casino that is conducted by TAB NZ and that is authorised by, and complies with, the Racing Industry Act 2020 must not be treated as casino gambling and, accordingly, is not subject to this subpart.

  2. A casino licence holder must notify the Secretary within 10 working days after the licence holder enters into an agreement with TAB NZ that allows TAB NZ to conduct racing betting or sports betting in a casino.

Notes
  • Section 120(1): amended, on , by section 129 of the Racing Industry Act 2020 (2020 No 28).
  • Section 120(2): amended, on , by section 129 of the Racing Industry Act 2020 (2020 No 28).