{"id":"nsw:sl-2021-0329","name":"Unlawful Gambling Regulation 2021","slug":"unlawful-gambling-regulation-2021","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"nsw","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"329 of 2021","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":176197,"registerId":"nsw-nsw:sl-2021-0329-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-05","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Name of Regulation","content":"#### 1 Name of Regulation\n\n1 Name of Regulation\n\n> This Regulation is the [Unlawful Gambling Regulation 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/sl-2021-0329).","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"#### 2 Commencement\n\n2 Commencement\n\n> This Regulation commences on the day on which it is published on the NSW legislation website.\n> \n> Note—\n> \n> This Regulation repeals and replaces the [Unlawful Gambling Regulation 2016](/view/html/repealed/current/sl-2016-0259), which would otherwise be repealed on 1 September 2021 by the [Subordinate Legislation Act 1989](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1989-146), section 10(2).","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definition","content":"#### 3 Definition\n\n3 Definition\n\n> In this Regulation—\n> \n> the Act means the [Unlawful Gambling Act 1998](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1998-113).\n> \n> Note—\n> \n> The Act and the [Interpretation Act 1987](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1987-015) contain definitions and other provisions that affect the interpretation and application of this Regulation.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Penalty notices—authorised officers","content":"#### 4 Penalty notices—authorised officers\n\n4 Penalty notices—authorised officers\n\n> For the purposes of the definition of authorised officer in section 52(6) of the Act, police officers are specified in relation to all offences against the provisions specified in Schedule 1.","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Repeal and savings","content":"#### 5 Repeal and savings\n\n5 Repeal and savings\n\n> > (1) The [Unlawful Gambling Regulation 2016](/view/html/repealed/current/sl-2016-0259) is repealed.\n> \n> > (2) Any act, matter or thing that, immediately before the repeal of the [Unlawful Gambling Regulation 2016](/view/html/repealed/current/sl-2016-0259), had effect under that Regulation continues to have effect under this Regulation.","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"Schedule 1","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Penalty notice offences","content":"# Schedule 1 Penalty notice offences\n\nSchedule 1 Penalty notice offences\n\n| Column 1 | Column 2 |\n| Provision | Penalty |\n| Offences under the Act |\n| Section 13(1) | $550 |\n| Section 14 | $550 |\n| Section 17(1) | $55 |\n| Section 21(3) | $220 |\n| Section 27(2) | $220 |\n| Section 34(1) | $550 |\n| Section 37(1) | $550 |\n| Section 38(2) | $550 |\n| Section 43(3) | $550 |","sortOrder":5}],"analysis":{"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Regulation repeals and replaces the 2016 Regulation but expressly preserves existing acts and effects (s 5(1)–(2)). It specifies police as authorised officers for issuing penalty notices (s 4) and sets fixed penalty amounts for listed offences (Schedule 1). There is no provision in the text that expands the range of offences subject to penalty notices beyond those listed, so the substantive scope is preserved rather than changed."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow subject-matter: solely governs penalty notices for unlawful gambling offences listed in Schedule 1 (Schedule 1).","Clear commencement and repeal mechanics: immediate commencement on publication and repeal of the 2016 Regulation with savings to preserve existing effects (ss 2, 5(1)–(2)).","Designation of decision‑maker: police are specified as authorised officers for all listed offences, concentrating issuer discretion in one agency (s 4).","Fixed monetary sanctions: penalty amounts are explicit in the Schedule reducing adjudicative discretion but creating compliance costs for offenders (Schedule 1; Application of Schedule).","Interpretive dependency: relies on definitions and procedural provisions in the Unlawful Gambling Act 1998 and the Interpretation Act 1987, requiring cross‑reference for full effect (s 3).","Limited procedural detail: does not create new offences or procedural mechanisms beyond penalty notice availability and amounts, simplifying application but depending on the Act for enforcement rules (Schedule Application)."],"plain_english_summary":"This Regulation replaces the 2016 instrument and sets which unlawful gambling offences can be dealt with by a penalty notice, names police as the authorised officers who may issue those notices, and fixes the dollar amounts for each offence. It starts on publication. Affected people are those who commit the listed offences (they pay the specified fines); police decide whether to issue a penalty notice. The Regulation preserves existing effects from the 2016 Regulation (s5)."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This regulation maintains the same narrow scope as its predecessor — it simply updates the mechanism for issuing penalty notices for existing offences under the parent Act. There is no expansion beyond the original purpose of administrative enforcement support."},"complexity_factors":["Extremely short — only 5 substantive sections plus a schedule","Only 1 defined term ('the Act')","No nested exceptions or complex conditional logic","Simple tabular structure for penalty amounts","Straightforward repeal and savings provision with standard continuity language","Single cross-reference to the Interpretation Act 1987 (standard boilerplate)"],"plain_english_summary":"This is a New South Wales regulation that sets out the rules for issuing on-the-spot fines (called 'penalty notices') for illegal gambling offences.\n\n**What it does:**\n- **Authorises police to issue fines**: Police officers are designated as 'authorised officers' who can hand out penalty notices for specific gambling offences under the Unlawful Gambling Act 1998.\n- **Sets fine amounts**: It lists exactly how much people must pay for different offences — ranging from $55 to $550 depending on the violation.\n- **Repeals the old rules**: It replaces the 2016 version of this regulation, but any actions taken under the old rules remain valid.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- People caught running or participating in illegal gambling operations in NSW\n- Police officers enforcing gambling laws\n- Anyone receiving a penalty notice for offences like operating unlawful betting, using premises for illegal gambling, or failing to comply with gambling restrictions\n\n**Why it matters:**\nInstead of dragging someone through court for minor gambling offences, police can issue an immediate fine. This makes enforcement faster and cheaper for both the state and the person being penalised. The regulation ensures there's a clear, fixed price for breaking these specific laws."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. Learn more: https://ai-sdk.dev/unauthenticated-ai-gateway","source":"analysis-cron"},"summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"No basis to assess scope change — the substantive provisions of the regulation were not included in the document provided. The regulation appears to have remained unchanged since its commencement on 25 June 2021, with no amendments recorded."},"complexity_factors":["The actual substantive content of the regulation is not present in the provided document — only metadata and navigation elements were supplied, making meaningful legal analysis impossible","What little content exists is straightforward administrative information (dates, status, repeal schedule)","The regulation itself may be more complex, but cannot be assessed from this document"],"plain_english_summary":"This NSW regulation, made under the Unlawful Gambling Act, sets the detailed rules governing illegal gambling activities in New South Wales. It affects operators, participants and enforcement authorities by defining what gambling conduct is unlawful and where legal risk lies.\n\nNote: the supplied document lacks the regulation’s full text, so specific rule details aren’t available here. The regulation is in force from 25 June 2021 and is scheduled for automatic repeal on 1 September 2026."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/unlawful-gambling-regulation-2021","history":"/api/acts/unlawful-gambling-regulation-2021/history","analysis":"/api/acts/unlawful-gambling-regulation-2021/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/unlawful-gambling-regulation-2021/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/unlawful-gambling-regulation-2021/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/unlawful-gambling-regulation-2021/documents"}}