employ includes engage under a contract for services; S. 3(1) def. of exclusion order amended by Nos 17/1996 s. 24(a), 38/2002 s. 3(2)(a), 55/2005 s. 7(b). exclusion order means a written or oral order under section 72 or a written order under section 74 prohibiting a person from entering, or remaining in, a casino or the casino complex; S. 3(1) def. of Executive inserted by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 1(k)), repealed by No. 58/2011 s. 93(b). * * * * * game means a game of chance or a game that is partly a game of chance and partly a game requiring skill; S. 3(1) def. of Gaming Commission inserted by No. 93/1993 s. 4(1)(b), repealed by No. 37/1994 s. 229(b). * * * * * S. 3(1) def. of gaming equipment amended by Nos 93/1993 s. 4(1)(c), 41/1999 s. 75(a). gaming equipment means any device or thing (including chips) used, or capable of being used, for or in connection with gaming and includes— (a) a gaming machine; and (b) linked jackpot equipment; and (c) an electronic monitoring system; and
S. 3(1) def. of refund inserted by No. 36/1994 s. 4. refund means the amount of an investment made in a totalisator under this Act which is repayable to an investor (whether wholly or partly) in accordance with the betting rules; S. 3(1) def. of Responsible Gambling Code of Conduct inserted by No. 72/2007 s. 52. Responsible Gambling Code of Conduct has the same meaning as in the Gambling Regulation Act 2003; S. 3(1) def. of spin inserted by No. 38/2002 s. 3(3), substituted by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 1(f)). spin has the same meaning as in the Gambling Regulation Act 2003; S. 3(1) def. of spin rate inserted by No. 38/2002 s. 3(3), substituted by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 1(g)). spin rate has the same meaning as in the Gambling Regulation Act 2003; this Act includes the regulations; S. 3(1) def. of ticket inserted by No. 36/1994 s. 4. ticket in relation to a totalisator, includes card, token or thing entitling or purporting to entitle any person to any interest in any dividend, division or distribution of any money by means of, or in connection with, or as the result of, the operation of a totalisator;
S. 15(1) amended by Nos 94/1993 s. 18(a)(b), 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 9). (1) The Commission must not grant a licence unless— (a) an agreement in writing has been entered into on or after 1 December 1992 between the Minister for and on behalf of the State and the proposed casino operator identifying the casino to be the subject of the licence and containing any terms and conditions that the Minister thinks fit; and S. 15(1)(b) inserted by No. 94/1993 s. 18(b). (b) the Agreement has been ratified by the Parliament. S. 15(2) amended by No. 94/1993 s. 18(c). (2) An agreement referred to in subsection (1) may be varied by the parties but has no effect unless it is ratified by the Parliament. 16 Amendment of conditions (1) The conditions of a casino licence may be amended in accordance with this section. (2) An amendment may be proposed— S. 16(2)(a) amended by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 9). (a) by the casino operator by requesting the Commission in writing to make the amendment; or S. 16(2)(b) amended by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 9). (b) by the Commission by giving notice in writing of the proposed amendment to the casino operator. S. 16(3) amended by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 9). (3) The Commission must give the casino operator at least 14 days to make submissions to the Commission concerning any proposed amendment (whether proposed by the Commission or the licensee) and must consider the submissions made.
exceeding $1 000 000 without affording the casino operator a further opportunity to be heard. (8) A casino licence is of no effect for the purposes of section 6 while it is suspended but the suspension does not affect its operation for any other purpose. (9) A fine imposed under this section may be recovered as a debt due to the State. S. 20(10) inserted by No. 17/1996 s. 26(3), amended by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 12). (10) A member of the Commission who has participated in consideration of disciplinary action is not prevented by that reason alone from considering whether further disciplinary action should be taken. 21 Surrender of licence S. 21(1) amended by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 12). (1) A casino operator may surrender the casino licence by giving notice in writing to the Commission. S. 21(2) amended by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 12). (2) The surrender takes effect only if the Commission consents to the surrender. 22 Appointment of a manager if licence cancelled or suspended S. 22(1) amended by Nos 34/1993 s. 6(1), 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 12). (1) If a casino licence is suspended, cancelled or surrendered, the Commission may, if it is satisfied that it is in the public interest to do so, by instrument appoint a manager of the casino for the purposes of this section.
S. 22(2) amended by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 12). (2) In appointing a person to be a manager, the Commission must have regard to the suitability of the person. S. 22(3) amended by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 12). (3) A manager is appointed on such terms and conditions as the Commission thinks fit. S. 22(4) amended by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 12). (4) The appointment of a manager of a casino may be terminated at any time by the Commission and is terminated by the grant of another casino licence in respect of the casino. (5) If the appointment of the manager is terminated, the manager ceases to be deemed to be the holder of a casino licence. (6) A manager— S. 22(6)(a) amended by Nos 34/1993 s. 6(2), 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 12). (a) is deemed to be the holder of a casino licence on the same terms as those on which the casino operator held the licence before its cancellation, suspension or surrender, subject to such modifications as the Commission determines; S. 22(6)(b) amended by No. 93/1993 s. 7(1)(a). (b) assumes full control of and responsibility for the business of the casino operator in respect of the casino and may retain for use in the casino any property of the casino operator; and (c) must conduct, or cause to be conducted, casino operations in accordance with this Act; and S. 22(6)(d) amended by No. 93/1993 s. 7(1)(b).
(d) has, in connection with the conduct of those operations, all the functions of the operator; and S. 22(6)(e) inserted by No. 93/1993 s. 7(1)(b). (e) may employ such staff as may be required to operate the casino. (7) The regulations may make provision for or with respect to the functions of a manager appointed under this section. S. 22(8) inserted by No. 93/1993 s. 7(2). (8) The following provisions have effect in respect of the net earnings of a casino while operations in the casino are being conducted by a manager under this section— S. 22(8)(a) amended by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 12). (a) subject to paragraph (b), no payment of net earnings is to be made to the former casino operator without the prior approval of the Commission; (b) the former casino operator is entitled to a fair rate of return out of net earnings (if any) on any property of the former casino operator retained by the manager; S. 22(8)(c) amended by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 12). (c) the Commission may direct that all or any part of net earnings (other than that referred to in paragraph (b)) must be paid into the Consolidated Fund, with any balance to be paid to the former casino operator. Division 1—Directions, investigations etc.
S. 24(1) amended by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 13). (1) The Commission may investigate a casino from time to time and at any time that the Commission thinks it desirable to do so and, if it is directed to do so by the Minister, must investigate the casino. (2) The investigation may include (but is not limited to) an investigation of any or all of the following matters— (a) the casino and operations in the casino; S. 24(2)(b) amended by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 13). (b) the casino operator or a person who, in the opinion of the Commission, is an associate of the casino operator; S. 24(2)(c) amended by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 13). (c) a person or persons who in the opinion of the Commission could affect the exercise of functions in or in relation to the casino; or S. 24(2)(d) amended by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 13). (d) a person or persons who, in the opinion of the Commission, could be in a position to exercise direct or indirect control over the casino operator, or an associate of the casino operator, in relation to functions in or in relation to the casino. S. 24(3) amended by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 13). (3) The Commission may make a report to the Minister on the results of such an investigation if it thinks it desirable to do so and must make such a report if the investigation was made at the direction of the Minister. S. 24(4) inserted by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 14), amended by No. 58/2011 s. 94. (4) A function of the Commission under this section may be performed by any commissioner.
(c) the suitability of the applicant to perform the type of work proposed to be performed by the applicant as a licensee. S. 44(2) amended by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 38(a)). (2) The Commission must determine the application by either issuing a licence to the applicant or refusing the application and must inform the applicant accordingly. S. 44(3) amended by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 38(a)(b)). (3) The Commission is not required to give reasons for the decision but may give reasons if it thinks fit. S. 44(4) inserted by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 38(c)). (4) A function of the Commission under this section may be performed by any commissioner. 45 Conditions of licence S. 45(1) amended by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 39). (1) A licence is subject to any condition imposed by the Commission and notified to the licensee on the issue of the licence or during its currency. S. 45(2) amended by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 39). (2) A condition of a licence may be varied or revoked by the Commission whether or not on application made to the Commission by the licensee. S. 45(3) inserted by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 40). (3) A function of the Commission under this section may be performed by any commissioner.
S. 46(2) amended by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 42). (2) The Commission may exempt a person or class of persons from the requirements of subsection (1). S. 46(3) amended by No. 33/2004 s. 208(2). (3) Identification worn by a special employee, who is a crowd controller within the meaning of the Private Security Act 2004, that complies with that Act is sufficient compliance with this section. S. 46(4) inserted by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 43). (4) A function of the Commission under this section may be performed by any commissioner. 47 Provisional licences S. 47(1) amended by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 44). (1) The Commission may, pending a decision on an application for a licence, grant the applicant a provisional licence. S. 47(2) amended by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 44). (2) A provisional licence is subject to any conditions or restrictions of which the provisional licensee is notified by the Commission when issuing the licence. S. 47(3) amended by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 44). (3) A provisional licence may be cancelled by the Commission at any time and, unless sooner surrendered or cancelled, ceases to have effect on the approval or refusal of the provisional licensee's application for a licence. (4) This Act applies to a provisional licence in the same way as it applies to a licence (to the extent that it is consistent with this section).
(4) Despite the provisions of any other law, the possession and use of gaming equipment as authorised by subsection (3) is lawful. 50 penalty units. S. 58(5) inserted by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 62). (5) A function of the Commission under this section may be performed by any commissioner. S. 58A inserted by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 63). 58A Compulsory training for special employees in relation to gaming machines S. 58A(1) substituted by No. 79/2006 s. 4. (1) Subject to subsection (1B), a licensee who is employed by a casino operator, regardless of when that employment commenced, and who performs any of the functions of a special employee in relation to gaming machines must complete— (a) an appropriate approved training course within the period specified in subsection (1A); and (b) an approved refresher course within the period of 3 years following completion of an approved training course and every period of 3 years thereafter. S. 58A(1A) inserted by No. 79/2006 s. 4. (1A) An approved training course must be completed— (a) in the case of a licensee who is in the employment of a casino operator immediately before the commencement of section 4(1) of the Justice Legislation (Further Amendment) Act 2006, within 12 months after the approval of that course by the Commission;
procedure or device for dealing cards, by that procedure or from that device; (c) chips for gaming in the casino must not be issued unless the chips are paid for in money to the value of the chips or by chip purchase voucher that, on payment of the amount shown on the voucher, was issued by or on behalf of the operator; (d) gaming wagers must not be placed in the casino otherwise than by means of chips unless the rules of the game require or provide for the placing of wagers in money; S. 64(1)(e) amended by No. 36/1994 s. 20(h)(i)(ii). (e) all wagers won in the course of gaming or betting in the casino must be paid for in full without deduction of any commission or levy, other than a commission or levy provided for in the rules of the game or betting competition; (f) all wagers won in the course of gaming in the casino must be paid in chips, unless the rules of a game specifically permit payment by cash or cheque; (g) at the request of a patron of the casino, during the times the casino is open to the public for gaming— (i) chip purchase vouchers issued by the casino operator must be exchanged for chips; and (ii) chips must be exchanged for other chips; and
S. 65(3) amended by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 79). (3) Before giving or varying a direction under this section, the Commission must consider any representations made by the casino operator in relation to the hours and days to be specified in the direction. S. 65(4) inserted by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 80). (4) A function of the Commission under this section may be performed by any commissioner. 66 Assistance to patrons S. 66(1) amended by No. 93/1993 s. 17, substituted by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 81). (1) A casino operator must— (a) display a notice in accordance with subsection (1A) informing patrons where a copy of rules under section 60 may be inspected; and (b) display prominently in the casino— (i) the advice or information concerning those rules, the mode of payment of winning wagers and the odds of winning each wager; and (ii) any other advice or information to the player— as the Commission directs; and (c) display prominently at each gaming table or location related to the playing of a game, a sign indicating the permissible minimum and maximum wagers pertaining to the game played there. 25 penalty units. S. 66(1A) inserted by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 81). (1A) The notice must— (a) be in the form approved by the Commission; and
(b) contain the information determined by the Commission; and (c) be displayed in the manner or location determined by the Commission. S. 66(1B) inserted by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 81). (1B) A casino operator must allow a patron to inspect a copy of the rules on request. 25 penalty units. (2) A casino operator must ensure that a minimum wager indicated in respect of a game at a table or location is not changed to a higher minimum unless a sign indicating the new minimum and the proposed time of change is displayed at the table or location at least 20 minutes before the time of proposed change. 50 penalty units. S. 66(3) inserted by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 82). (3) A function of the Commission under this section may be performed by any commissioner. 67 Operation of security equipment etc. A casino operator must ensure that all casino installations, equipment and procedures for security and safety purposes are used, operated and applied at all relevant times for the preservation and maintenance of those purposes. 50 penalty units. 68 Credit etc. (1) In this section— cheque means a cheque (other than a traveller's cheque) that—
(a) a premium player arrangement with the casino operator; or (b) a junket at the casino— if the casino operator and the person satisfy the requirements of any relevant controls and procedures approved by the Commission under section 121 in respect of a premium player or a junket player (as the case may be). S. 69 amended by Nos 36/1994 s. 9, 17/1996 s. 29, repealed by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 84), new s. 69 inserted by No. 72/2007 s. 57. 69 Responsible Gambling Code of Conduct is a condition of licence It is a condition of a casino licence that the casino operator implement a Responsible Gambling Code of Conduct that has been approved by the Commission. 70 Right of entry to a casino (1) Except as provided by this section and section 71, a person enters and remains in a casino only by the licence of the operator of the casino. S. 70(2) amended by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 85). (2) An inspector may enter, and remain in, a casino, or any part of a casino, in the performance of functions conferred or imposed on the inspector by this Act or the Gambling Regulation Act 2003. 71 Police powers of entry to a casino (1) For the purpose of the discharge of the duty of a police officer, any part of a casino to which the public has access is to be considered to be a public place.
writing (but only if the person remains available in the casino to be given the written order). S. 72(2A) inserted by No. 36/1994 s. 10, amended by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 88(a)). (2A) The Commission or a casino operator may give a written order under this section to a person, on the voluntary application of the person, prohibiting the person from entering or remaining in a casino. S. 72(2B) inserted by No. 36/1994 s. 10, amended by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 88(b)). (2B) An application under subsection (2A) must be in writing and signed by the applicant in the presence of a person authorised by the Commission to witness such an application. S. 72(3) amended by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 88(c)). (3) As soon as practicable after a casino operator gives a written order under this section, the operator must cause a copy of the order to be given to the Commission. 50 penalty units. (4) This section does not authorise the exclusion from the casino of an inspector or other authorised person, or a police officer. S. 72(5) inserted by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 89). (5) A function of the Commission under this section may be performed by any commissioner. S. 73 amended by No. 36/1994 s. 11, substituted by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 90). 73 Appeal to Commission (1) If a written order under section 72 prohibiting the person from entering or remaining in a casino is made by— (a) a single commissioner; or (b) a casino operator; or
S. 74(1) amended by No. 55/2005 s. 8(1)(a)(b). (1) The Chief Commissioner of Police may, if he or she considers it necessary in the public interest, by written order given to a person, prohibit the person from entering or remaining in a casino or the casino complex. S. 74(1A) inserted by No. 55/2005 s. 8(2). (1A) An order under subsection (1) made in respect of the casino complex must include a copy of the plan lodged in the Central Plan Office of the Department of Sustainability and Environment and numbered LEGL./05–141. (2) As soon as practicable after making an exclusion order, the Chief Commissioner of Police must— S. 74(2)(a) amended by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 91). (a) give a copy of the order to the casino operator and the Commission and, if practicable, make available to the casino operator a photograph of the person who is the subject of the order; and (b) notify each interstate Chief Commissioner of the making of the order. (3) For the avoidance of doubt, an exclusion order given under this section is not subject to appeal under section 73. S. 74(4) inserted by No. 65/2013 s. 24. (4) The Chief Commissioner of Police must advise the Professional Boxing and Combat Sports Board (within the meaning of section 14 of the Professional Boxing and Combat Sports Act 1985) that an exclusion order has been made under this section if the person who is the subject of the order has a licence, or has applied for a licence or its renewal under Division 1 of Part II of the Professional Boxing and Combat Sports Act 1985. S. 74A inserted by No. 3/2009 s. 14. 74A Procedure on application for review
(4) In deciding which method to hear and determine the application for review, the court must take into account— (a) the public interest in protecting the confidentiality of police investigative techniques and protected information in the possession of the police; and (b) the extent to which the method of hearing and determining the application may disclose any intelligence information, or document or thing the disclosure of which— S. 74A(4)(b)(i) amended by No. 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 12.2(b)(i)). (i) reveals the identity of the police officer who provided information on the basis of which the exclusion order was made or puts that officer's safety at risk; or S. 74A(4)(b)(ii) amended by No. 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 12.2(b)(ii)). (ii) reveals the identity of a person who has provided a police officer with information on the basis of which the exclusion order was made, or puts that person's safety at risk; or S. 74A(4)(b)(iii) amended by No. 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 12.2(b)(ii)). (iii) reveals the identity of a person whose name appears in any evidence given or information provided to a police officer relating to an investigation, or puts that person's safety at risk; or S. 74A(4) (b)(iv) amended by No. 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 12.2(b)(ii)). (iv) reveals the identity of a person who is or has been the subject of an investigation by a police officer, or puts that person's safety at risk; or S. 74A(4)(b)(v) amended by No. 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 12.2(b)(ii)). (v) places at risk an ongoing investigation by a police officer; or
counsel to represent the interests of a party to the proceeding at the hearing. S. 74B(2) amended by No. 17/2014 s. 160(Sch. 2 item 12). (2) A special counsel must be a barrister within the meaning of the Legal Profession Uniform Law (Victoria) who, in the opinion of the court, has the appropriate skills and ability to represent the interests of the party at the hearing. (3) At any time before the special counsel attends the hearing or obtains any confidential affidavit in relation to the application, the special counsel may communicate with the party whose interests he or she is representing, or any representative of that party, for the purpose of obtaining information from the party or representative in relation to the proceeding. (4) At any time after the special counsel commences to attend the hearing or obtains any confidential affidavit in relation to the application, the special counsel— (a) must not take instructions from the party whose interests he or she is representing, or from any representative of that party; and (b) may communicate to that party or a representative of that party any order made by the court at or in relation to the hearing; and (c) must not communicate any other information in relation to the hearing to that party or a representative of that party without leave of the court. 75 Duration of exclusion orders (1) An exclusion order remains in force in respect of a person unless and until it is revoked by the person who gave the order.
exclusion orders, of which the operator is or was aware. 50 penalty units. (2) The operator must— S. 76(2)(a) amended by No. 36/1994 s. 20(m). (a) on each day on which the casino is open for gaming and betting, provide an inspector on duty in the casino with a copy of the list referred to in subsection (1) that bears the date of that day; and S. 76(2)(b) amended by No. 38/2002 s. 12(1)(b). (b) notify an inspector on duty in the casino of the making, or the revocation, of an exclusion order or interstate exclusion order of which the operator becomes aware during that day. 50 penalty units. S. 76(3) substituted by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 92). (3) A person must not provide any part of a list prepared under subsection (1) to any person except— (a) the casino operator; or (b) a casino employee; or (c) the Commission; or (d) an inspector; or (e) a person approved by the Commission for the purpose. 10 penalty units. S. 76(4) inserted by No. 38/2002 s. 12(2), amended by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 93). (4) As soon as practicable after becoming aware of the making or revocation of an interstate exclusion order, the Chief Commissioner of Police must notify each casino operator and the Commission.
S. 81F inserted by No. 36/1994 s. 18. 81F Approval of totalisator S. 81F(1) amended by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 98). (1) Before a casino operator uses a totalisator for the conduct of an approved betting competition, the totalisator must be approved by the Commission. S. 81F(2) amended by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 98). (2) The approval of the Commission under subsection (1) may be given subject to any conditions that the Commission thinks fit and may for any reasonable cause stated by the Commission in writing be withdrawn by the Commission. S. 81G inserted by No. 36/1994 s. 18. 81G Betting competition not to be conducted without betting rules A casino operator must not conduct an approved betting competition unless there are in force betting rules under this Part applying to that competition, or to competitions of that type. S. 81H inserted by No. 36/1994 s. 18. 81H Casino operator to make betting rules (1) Subject to this Act, the regulations and any condition of the casino licence, a casino operator must make betting rules in relation to— (a) totalisators for approved betting competitions; and (b) betting in approved betting competitions at fixed odds; and (c) such other matters as are necessary for the proper carrying on of a business of conducting approved betting competitions.
(2) Rules under subsection (1) may, without limiting subsection (1)(c), include provisions relating to— (a) placing of bets, including minimum bets; (b) odds; (c) dividends or prizes, including minimum dividends or prizes, calculation of dividends or prizes, payment of dividends or prizes and unclaimed dividends or prizes; (d) refunds; (e) jackpots; (f) determination of disputes; (g) display of information. S. 81H(3) amended by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 99). (3) Rules under subsection (1) must specify the day on which they are made and the day on which they come into operation, being a day at least 4 weeks after the day on which they are made or such earlier day (not being earlier than the day of making) approved in writing by the Commission. (4) The betting rules may confer a discretionary authority or impose a duty on a specified person or class of persons. (5) The casino operator must comply with the prescribed requirements relating to the making of betting rules. S. 81H(6) amended by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 99). (6) The casino operator must give a copy of rules made under this section to the Commission forthwith after they are made.
S. 114(2) inserted by No. 93/1993 s. 25(2), amended by No. 36/1994 s. 14. (2) There shall be paid into the Hospitals and Charities Fund under the Health Services Act 1988 all community benefit levies paid under this Part to be applied in the manner in which that Fund may be applied and the Consolidated Fund is hereby to the necessary extent appropriated accordingly. S. 114(3) inserted by No. 93/1993 s. 25(2). (3) An account must be kept showing separately money paid into the Fund in respect of each casino licence. S. 114A inserted by No. 89/2000 s. 3, amended by Nos 48/2001 s. 3(1)–(3), 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 110), 92/2005 s. 11, 22/2007 s. 14, repealed by No. 84/2009 s. 3. * * * * * S. 114B inserted by No. 89/2000 s. 3, amended by No. 48/2001 s. 3(4)(a), repealed by No. 84/2009 s. 3. * * * * * S. 115 substituted by No. 93/1993 s. 26. 115 Returns to gaming machine players (1) A casino operator must ensure that the pay-out table on gaming machines in the casino is set so as to return to players the players' proportion of the total amounts wagered on gaming machines each year at the casino, after deduction of the sum of jackpot special prizes as approved for the time being under section 60 and payable during that year.
(b) if a casino licence is granted for any part of that land, the land within the boundaries of the casino as defined for the time being under section 17; subordinate instrument has the same meaning as in the Interpretation of Legislation Act 1984; temporary casino site means land shown as the temporary site for the Melbourne Casino in a plan referred to in section 128B(3) and approved under section 128B, or if that area is varied in accordance with this Division, that area as so varied. (2) In this Part development, road, use and works have the same meanings as in the Planning and Environment Act 1987. S. 128B inserted by No. 34/1993 s. 4. 128B Plans (1) On receiving a plan of survey, signed by the Surveyor-General, of the land shown hatched and cross-hatched on the plan in Schedule 1, or that land as nearly as practicable, the Minister may recommend that the Governor in Council approves the plan. (2) On receiving a plan of survey, signed by the Surveyor-General, of the land shown hatched on the plan in Schedule 2, or that land as nearly as practicable, the Minister may recommend that the Governor in Council approve the plan. (3) The Minister may designate land within the permissible locations for a casino prescribed for the purposes of section 7 to be the temporary site for the Melbourne Casino and, on receiving a plan of survey, signed by the Surveyor-General, of that land, or that land as nearly as practicable, the Minister may recommend that the Governor in Council approve the plan.
Pt 10 (Heading) substituted by No. 37/1994 s. 229(l), amended by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 119). Ss 129–139 repealed by No. 37/1994 s. 229(m). * * * * * S. 140 (Heading) inserted by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 120). S. 140 amended by Nos 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 121), 58/2011 s. 95. 140 Object of the Commission The object of the Commission under this Act is to maintain and administer systems for the licensing, supervision and control of casinos, for the purpose of— (a) ensuring that the management and operation of casinos remains free from criminal influence or exploitation; and S. 140(b) amended by No. 36/1994 s. 20(zb). (b) ensuring that gaming and betting in casinos is conducted honestly; and S. 140(c) substituted by No. 16/2000 s. 4. (c) fostering responsible gambling in casinos in order to— (i) minimise harm caused by problem gambling; and (ii) accommodate those who gamble without harming themselves or others.
S. 141 (Heading) inserted by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 122). 141 Functions of the Commission S. 141(1) repealed by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 123(a)). * * * * * S. 141(2) amended by Nos 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 123(b)(i)), 58/2011 s. 96. (2) Without limiting its other functions under this Act or any other Act, the Commission— (a) must oversee the operation and regulation of casinos; S. 141(2)(ab) inserted by No. 93/1993 s. 29, amended by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 123 (b)(ii)). (ab) must consider any system of controls and administrative and accounting procedures of the Commission to ensure that the taxes, charges and levies payable under this Act are paid and must approve or reject the system; S. 141(2)(b) amended by No. 34/1993 s. 17(2)(a). (b) must advise the Minister concerning policy in relation to supervision and inspection of casinos; S. 141(2)(c) amended by No. 34/1993 s. 17(2)(a), substituted by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 123(c)). (c) must do all things it is authorised or required to do under this Act, including but not limited to— (i) supervising directly the operation of casinos and the conduct of gaming and betting within them;