The Unlawful Gambling Act 1998 (NSW) creates a range of criminal offences for conducting, promoting and participating in unauthorised forms of gambling in New South Wales.
It imposes harsh penalties for gambling offences including large fines and imprisonment.
Sydney Criminal Lawyers® regularly represents clients in cases brought under the Unlawful Gambling Act.
Call our specialist criminal lawyers today on 02 9261 8881 to arrange a free first appointment.
Or click on a link below to read the relevant section of the Unlawful Gambling Act.
- Section 7 Unlawful Gambling Act 1998 Lawful Forms of Gambling
- Section 8 Unlawful Gambling Act 1998 Unlawful Betting
- Section 9 Unlawful Gambling Act 1998 Unlawful Bookmaking
- Section 10 Unlawful Gambling Act 1998 Betting with Bookmakers Acting Illegally
- Section 11 Unlawful Gambling Act 1998 Financial Interest in Unlawful Bookmaking Business
- Section 11A Unlawful Gambling Act 1998 Promoting Remote Access Betting Facility
- Section 12 Unlawful Gambling Act 1998 Organising Unlawful Game
- Section 13 Unlawful Gambling Act 1998 Selling Ticket in Unlawful Game
- Section 14 Unlawful Gambling Act 1998 Participating in Unlawful Game
- Section 15 Unlawful Gambling Act 1998 Possession and Use of Prohibited Gaming Device
- Section 16 Unlawful Gambling Act 1998 Gambling with Minors
- Section 17 Unlawful Gambling Act 1998 Gambling by Minors
- Section 18 Unlawful Gambling Act 1998 Cheating
- Section 19 Unlawful Gambling Act 1998 Possessing Unlawful Gambling Aids
- Section 20 Unlawful Gambling Act 1998 Interim Declaration as Gambling Premises
- Section 21 Unlawful Gambling Act 1998 Notice of Making of Interim Declaration
- Section 22 Unlawful Gambling Act 1998 Applications to Revoke Interim Declaration
- Section 23 Unlawful Gambling Act 1998 Revoking of Interim Declaration
- Section 24 Unlawful Gambling Act 1998 Final Declaration as Gambling Premises
- Section 25 Unlawful Gambling Act 1998 Submissions on Use of Gambling Premises
- Section 26 Unlawful Gambling Act 1998 Restriction on Use of Gambling Premises
- Section 27 Unlawful Gambling Act 1998 Notices Regarding Gambling Premises
- Section 28 Unlawful Gambling Act 1998 Revocation of Final Declaration
- Section 29 Unlawful Gambling Act 1998 Notice Concerning Gambling Premises
- Section 31 Unlawful Gambling Act 1998 Using Premises as Gambling Premises
- Section 32 Unlawful Gambling Act 1998 Operating Gambling Premises
- Section 33 Unlawful Gambling Act 1998 Organising Gambling Premises
- Section 34 Unlawful Gambling Act 1998 Being on Gambling Premises
- Section 35 Unlawful Gambling Act 1998 Owner of Gambling Premises
- Section 36 Unlawful Gambling Act 1998 Occupier of Gambling Premises
- Section 37 Unlawful Gambling Act 1998 Being on Gambling Premises Without Lawful Excuse
- Section 38 Unlawful Gambling Act 1998 Removal of Persons Engaged in Unlawful Betting
- Section 39 Unlawful Gambling Act 1998 Obstructing Police Officer
- Section 40 Unlawful Gambling Act 1998 Search Warrants for Gambling Premises
- Section 41 Unlawful Gambling Act 1998 Powers of Entry to Gambling Premises
- Section 42 Unlawful Gambling Act 1998 Eviction of Occupier of Gambling Premises
- Section 43 Unlawful Gambling Act 1998 Powers of Search for Gambling Aids
- Section 44 Unlawful Gambling Act 1998 Forfeiture of Gambling Money and Equipment
- Section 45 Unlawful Gambling Act 1998 Recovery of Money from Minors
- Section 48 Unlawful Gambling Act 1998 Evidence of Premises Used as Gambling Premises
- Section 52 Unlawful Gambling Act 1998 Penalty Notices
- Section 53 Unlawful Gambling Act 1998 Liability of Directors
- Section 55 Unlawful Gambling Act 1998 Recognition of Interstate Gambling Offences