Keno Act 1996 (Qld)

Keno Act 1996

An Act to provide for the conduct of certain keno games, and for other purposes

Part 1 Preliminary

Division 1 Introduction

1 Short title This Act may be cited as the Keno Act 1996.

1A Object (1) The object of this Act is to ensure that, on balance, the State and the community as a whole benefit from keno gambling. (2) The balance is achieved by allowing keno gambling subject to a system of regulation and control designed to protect players and the community through— (a) ensuring the integrity and fairness of games; and (b) ensuring the probity of those involved in the conduct of keno gambling; and (c) minimising the potential for harm from keno gambling.

2 Definitions—the dictionary The dictionary in schedule 4 defines particular words used in this Act.

Division 2 Interpretation

3 References to operations of keno licensees and appointed agents (1) In this Act, a reference to the operations of a keno licensee is a reference to the licensee's operations as a keno licensee. (2) In this Act, a reference to the operations of an appointed agent is a reference to the agent's operations as an appointed agent.

4 References to particular agency agreements In this Act, a reference to an agency agreement in association with a reference to a keno agent is a reference to the agency agreement providing for the keno agent's appointment.

5 References to particular approved keno games (1) In this Act, a reference to an approved keno game in association with a reference to a keno licensee is a reference to an approved keno game conducted by the keno licensee. (2) In this Act, a reference to an approved keno game in association with a reference to an appointed agent is a reference to an approved keno game conducted by the principal keno licensee.