(1)  In this section, legal proceedings means legal proceedings that could not be brought had this Act not been enacted.

(2)  A person may not, except against an operator, bring legal proceedings to recover –

(a) money won by gaming on a ship in respect of which a gaming licence is in force; or

(b) money on a cheque or other instrument given in payment of money so won; or

(c) a loan of money with which to play a game on a ship in respect of which a gaming licence is in force.