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Gambling Act 2003

Gambling - Licensing of casino gambling - Operation of casinos

174: Charges to enter and play not permitted

You could also call this:

"Casinos can't charge you to enter or play games, except for game costs."

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If you want to play games at a casino, the casino cannot charge you to enter or play, except for some costs that are part of the game rules. You do not have to pay to be allowed to gamble at a casino. The casino cannot take money from you just to let you play, even if they say they will give it back to you.

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Part 2Gambling
Licensing of casino gambling: Operation of casinos

174Charges to enter and play not permitted

  1. The holder of a casino licence must not charge or take a deposit, levy, or charge, directly or indirectly, to or from a person for the right to participate in casino gambling in the casino, except a commission or levy provided for in game rules.

  2. It makes no difference under subsection (1) that a deposit, levy, or charge is, or is claimed to be, refundable.

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  • 1990 No 62 s 64