(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 .