Interactive Gambling (Player Protection) Act 1998
sec.156Payment or collection of prizes
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sec.156 Payment or collection of prizes
If a player in an authorised game conducted by a licensed provider wins a monetary prize, the licensed provider must immediately credit the amount of the prize to the player. If a player in an authorised game conducted by a licensed provider wins a non-monetary prize, or a player without a player’s account wins a monetary prize, the provider must— have the prize delivered personally or by post to the player; or give the player written notice of an address in Queensland at which the prize may be collected. (sec.156-ssec.1) If a player in an authorised game conducted by a licensed provider wins a monetary prize, the licensed provider must immediately credit the amount of the prize to the player. (sec.156-ssec.2) If a player in an authorised game conducted by a licensed provider wins a non-monetary prize, or a player without a player’s account wins a monetary prize, the provider must— have the prize delivered personally or by post to the player; or give the player written notice of an address in Queensland at which the prize may be collected.
- (a) have the prize delivered personally or by post to the player; or
- (b) give the player written notice of an address in Queensland at which the prize may be collected.