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Betting Control Act 1954
Part 1Preliminary
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Part 1 — Preliminary
1. Short title 2
2. Commencement 2
4. Terms used 2
4AA. Term used: betting exchange 9
4A. Application of this Act to certain sporting events other than races 9
4B. Application of this Act to events 11
5. Legalisation of betting 12
5A. Communication and broadcasting of information 13
5C. Betting on simulated races 14