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ANZAC DAY COMMEMORATION ACT 2005 (NO 12 OF 2005) - SECT 19

19—Two up on ANZAC Day

        (1)         Despite the Lottery and Gaming Act 1936 , but subject to this section—

            (a)         the game commonly known as “two up” is not an unlawful game when played on ANZAC Day on the premises of a branch or sub-branch of The Returned & Services League of Australia Limited and any premises owned or occupied by the Defence Forces of Australia; and

            (b)         no such place is a common gaming-house within the meaning of that Act by reason only that two up is played in that place on ANZAC Day; and

            (c)         no offence is committed and no other liability will be incurred by any person by reason only of the playing of two up on ANZAC Day in such a place.

        (2)         Subsection (1) does not apply if—

            (a)         any payment or other benefit is given or sought, directly or indirectly, for the right to participate in the game (otherwise than by the placing of bets); or

            (b)         any commission on, percentage of or fee for bets or winnings is given or sought by any person, whether or not a participant in the game.

        (3)         This section does not affect any offence relating to betting by or with a person under the age of 18 years.

        (4)         In this section—

"bet" has the same meaning as in the Lottery and Gaming Act 1936 .



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