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Gambling Act 2003

Institutions - New Zealand Lotteries Commission - Operation of New Zealand lotteries

249: Scrutiny of drawings and allocations

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"Checking lottery draws are fair and honest"

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The Secretary and the Auditor-General check the equipment and processes used for New Zealand lotteries. They make sure everything is secure and working properly. They also check the drawing and results of the lotteries to ensure they are accurate.

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Part 3Institutions
New Zealand Lotteries Commission: Operation of New Zealand lotteries

249Scrutiny of drawings and allocations

  1. The Secretary and the Auditor-General must exercise the scrutiny that they determine necessary—

  2. to ensure the security and proper operation of the equipment, processes, and procedures used in connection with the drawing of a New Zealand lottery or an allocation; and
    1. over the drawing and accuracy of the official results of New Zealand lotteries.

      Compare
      • 1977 No 84 ss 96, 96A