4Betting with registered bookmaker

4 Betting with registered bookmaker S. 4(1) amended by Nos 55/2012 s. 5(1), 56/2014 s. 63(1)(a). (1) Despite anything in the **Gambling Regulation Act 2003** (except Divisions 5 and 6 of Part 5 of Chapter 4) or any other law, it is not a contravention of that Act or law, and a racecourse or an approved off-course premises is not a place provided for the purposes of unauthorised gambling within the meaning of Chapter 2 of that Act, if a person bets by way of wagering— (a) on any horse race, harness race or greyhound race; or S. 4(1)(b) amended by No. 56/2014 s. 63(1)(b). (b) on any approved betting event— S. 4(1)(c) repealed by No. 56/2014 s. 63(1)(c). in accordance with this section. (2) The racecourse must be licensed under this Part. S. 4(3) amended by No. 55/2012 s. 5(2). (3) The bet must be made— (a) with a registered bookmaker; or (b) with an approved substitute— who is present on the racecourse or approved off‑course premises at the time the bet is made. (4) The bet must be made— S. 4(4)(a) amended by No. 55/2012 s. 5(3)(a). (a) during the holding of a race meeting at the racecourse by a person present on the racecourse with a registered bookmaker or approved substitute present on the racecourse; or S. 4(4)(b) amended by No. 55/2012 s. 5(3)(b). (b) at any time by a person using a method of communication approved by the Minister under section 4A. (5) In this section, a reference to a racecourse licensed under this Part includes a reference to land otherwise authorised for the holding of race meetings under this Part or Part III. S. 4A inserted by No. 73/2008 s. 5.