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Gambling Act 2003

Gambling - Licensing of casino gambling - Certificates of approval

170: Restriction on holder of certificate of approval

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"No gambling or gifts for casino bosses"

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If you have a certificate of approval for a casino, you cannot gamble there. You also cannot ask for or accept tips, gifts, or other benefits from players or customers. If you do not follow this rule, you might have to pay a fine of up to $5,000 if you are found guilty. You can find more information about changes to this law by looking at the Criminal Procedure Act 2011.

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Part 2Gambling
Licensing of casino gambling: Certificates of approval

170Restriction on holder of certificate of approval

  1. The holder of a certificate of approval must not, in relation to a casino in which he or she is employed or with which he or she is associated,—

  2. gamble; or
    1. solicit or accept tips, gratuities, or other benefits from a player or customer.

      1. A person who fails to comply with this section is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000.

      Compare
      • 1990 No 62 s 65
      Notes
      • Section 170(2): amended, on , by section 413 of the Criminal Procedure Act 2011 (2011 No 81).