53Games in nature of lottery

53 Games in nature of lottery (1) The Minister may, by notice in the Gazette, determine that a game is not a lottery for the purposes of Part 4. Gaming Control Act 1993 40 (2) Where the Minister has under subsection (1) determined that a game is not a lottery for the purposes of Part 4, the Minister may in the same notice: (a) declare it to be an unlawful game; or (b) declare that the game may be played only: (i) in such place or places and on such occasions as the Minister specifies in the notice; or (ii) by an approved association or other person or body in accordance with a permit issued by the Director. (3) A person shall not organise, promote or conduct a game in respect of which a declaration has been made under subsection (2)(b) otherwise than in accordance with a notice published under subsection (2)(b)(i) or of a permit granted under this Act. (4) A person shall not play or take part in a game in respect of which a declaration has been made under subsection (2)(b) knowing that the game is being organised, promoted or conducted otherwise than in accordance with a notice under subsection (2)(b)(i) or of a permit granted under this Act. (5) The Minister may, by notice in the Gazette, declare that the use of specified cards, devices or objects for the purpose of the disposition of real or personal property or a share or interest in such property or a right to a benefit or thing dependent on or to be determined, wholly or partly, by chance comprises a lottery.