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Unlawful Gambling Act 1998
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18 Cheating
> > (1) A person who is engaged in any form of gambling (other than a form of gambling that is prohibited by or under this Act) must not—
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> > > (a) by a fraudulent trick, device, sleight of hand or representation, or
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> > > (b) by a fraudulent scheme or practice, or
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> > > (c) by the fraudulent use of gaming equipment or any other thing, or
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> > > (d) by the fraudulent use of an instrument or article of a type normally used in connection with gambling (or appearing to be of a type normally used in connection with gambling),
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> > obtain, or attempt to obtain, any money or advantage for himself or herself or any other person.
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> > Maximum penalty—100 penalty units or imprisonment for 2 years (or both).
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> > (2) This section does not limit the operation of any offence relating to cheating under any other Act.