Gambling Law (Book)

Gambling Law by Jarrod True is a comprehensive guide to the law that relates to the various forms of gambling in New Zealand, including the law surrounding sales promotion schemes.  It is a clear and concise statement of the law and how to apply it, accompanied by case law discussion and guidance gathered from extensive practice and research.

The text encompasses the breadth of gambling regulation and demystifies the often complex processes and case law nuances that must be navigated when advising on or making applications for gambling related matters.  It includes chapters on gambling classes 1, 2 and 3 (raffles, lotteries and poker tournaments); types of prizes; online gambling; how to lawfully conduct sales promotion schemes; the operation of non-casino gaming machines; territorial authority gambling venue policy consents; race and sports betting; and casinos. 

Written by New Zealand’s leading expert on gambling law, Jarrod True, Gambling Law is a complete discourse offering a one stop practical guide for any professional requiring guidance on gaming and lotteries law. It is written to meet the needs of legal practitioners who receive enquiries regarding gambling events; local authorities who administer gambling venue policies; and non-profit organisations who wish to raise funds via gambling events, or wish to improve the likelihood of their grant applications being successful by ensuring the application is fully compliant and easy to audit.

Table of contents

1. Gambling Law in New Zealand – an Overview
2. Class 1, class 2 and class 3 Gambling    
3. Prizes
4. Online gambling, Gambling Apps, Text and Phone Gambling
5. Sales Promotion Schemes
6. Class 4 Gambling – Gaming machines in Pubs and Clubs
7. Non-Casino Gaming machine Grants
8. Unsuitable Non-Casino Gaming Machine Venues
9. Non-Casino Gaming Machine Venue Payments
10. Non-Casino Gaming Machine Number Limits
11. Relocating Non-Casino Gaming Machine Venues
12. Non-Casino Gaming Machine Harm Minimisation Measures
13. Non-Casino Gaming Machine Territorial Authority Consents
14. Race and Sports Betting
15. Casinos

Table of Cases

Table of Statutes and Regulations

Subject Index