293Evidence of wagering contrary to Act

293 Evidence of wagering contrary to Act (1) Evidence of the following is evidence that a person is engaged in wagering contrary to this Act: (a) that the person offered, directly or indirectly, to conduct wagering or to lay odds contrary to this Act; (b) that the person issued, or was party to the issue of, a document or thing indicating or purporting to indicate, in any manner, where or with whom or at what odds a wager may be made contrary to this Act. (2) A document or thing designed, adapted or intended for use, or used, for the purposes of wagering found at a place, is evidence that: (a) the owner and the occupier of the place are using or allowing the place to be used for wagering; and (b) the owner and the occupier of the place are carrying on the business of wagering; and (c) a person found on the place is engaged in wagering. (3) In a proceeding against a person for an offence against this Act, it is not necessary for the prosecution to prove that a wager was made in the presence of an inspector. (4) Evidence of the following is evidence that a person is carrying on the business of wagering: (a) that the person engaged in the conduct specified in section 9; (b) that the person, directly or indirectly, offered to lay odds;

Racing and Wagering Act 2024 138 (c) that the person issued a document indicating or purporting to indicate, in any manner, where or with whom or at what odds a wager may be made.