New Zealand Legislation: Acts

9 Gambling prohibited

• (1) Gambling is prohibited and illegal unless it is—

  • (a) authorised by or under this Act and complies with this Act and any relevant licence, game rules, and minimum standards; or

  • (b) authorised by or under the Racing Act 2003 and complies with that Act and any regulations made under it; or

  • (c) private gambling.

  (2) The following types of gambling are prohibited and illegal and are not authorised by and may not be authorised under this Act:

  • (a) bookmaking:

  • (b) remote interactive gambling.