Wagering Act 1998
sec.2AObject
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sec.2A Object
The object of this Act is to ensure that, on balance, the State and the community as a whole benefit from wagering. The balance is achieved by allowing wagering subject to a system of regulation and control designed to protect players and the community through— ensuring the integrity and fairness of games; and ensuring the probity of those involved in the conduct of wagering; and minimising the potential for harm from wagering. s 2A ins 2000 No. 51 s 98 (sec.2A-ssec.1) The object of this Act is to ensure that, on balance, the State and the community as a whole benefit from wagering. (sec.2A-ssec.2) The balance is achieved by allowing wagering subject to a system of regulation and control designed to protect players and the community through— ensuring the integrity and fairness of games; and ensuring the probity of those involved in the conduct of wagering; and minimising the potential for harm from wagering.
- (a) ensuring the integrity and fairness of games; and
- (b) ensuring the probity of those involved in the conduct of wagering; and
- (c) minimising the potential for harm from wagering.