Gaming Machines Regulation 2019
84Unclaimed jackpot prizes
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84 Unclaimed jackpot prizes
84 Unclaimed jackpot prizes
(1) If a jackpot prize won on any authorised progressive gaming machine or authorised progressive system kept or operated by a hotelier or registered club is not claimed by the prizewinner within the period of 12 months after the prize was won, the hotelier or registered club must, within 3 months after the end of that 12-month period, pay the amount of the unclaimed jackpot prize to the Secretary.
Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.
(2) Any amount paid to the Secretary under this clause is to be paid into the Community Development Fund.