Interactive Gambling (Player Protection) Act 1998
sec.161Power to withhold prize in certain cases
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sec.161 Power to withhold prize in certain cases
If a licensed provider has reason to believe that the result of an authorised game has been affected by an illegal activity or malfunction of equipment, the licensed provider may withhold a prize in the game. If a licensed provider withholds a prize under this section, the licensed provider— must immediately inform the chief executive of the circumstances of the incident; and must not conduct a further game if a recurrence of the illegality or malfunction is likely. After investigating the incident, the chief executive may, by written notice to the licensed provider— direct the licensed provider to pay the prize; or confirm the licensed provider’s decision to withhold the prize, but direct the licensed provider to refund amounts wagered in the game. The licensed provider must comply with a direction under subsection (3) . (sec.161-ssec.1) If a licensed provider has reason to believe that the result of an authorised game has been affected by an illegal activity or malfunction of equipment, the licensed provider may withhold a prize in the game. (sec.161-ssec.2) If a licensed provider withholds a prize under this section, the licensed provider— must immediately inform the chief executive of the circumstances of the incident; and must not conduct a further game if a recurrence of the illegality or malfunction is likely. (sec.161-ssec.3) After investigating the incident, the chief executive may, by written notice to the licensed provider— direct the licensed provider to pay the prize; or confirm the licensed provider’s decision to withhold the prize, but direct the licensed provider to refund amounts wagered in the game. (sec.161-ssec.4) The licensed provider must comply with a direction under subsection (3) .
- (a) must immediately inform the chief executive of the circumstances of the incident; and
- (b) must not conduct a further game if a recurrence of the illegality or malfunction is likely.
- (a) direct the licensed provider to pay the prize; or
- (b) confirm the licensed provider’s decision to withhold the prize, but direct the licensed provider to refund amounts wagered in the game.