GAMING LAW
AN UNUSUAL CASE
FINE AT AUCKLAND
(By Telegraph.—Press Association.)
AUCKLAND, July 21,
A prosecution said to be ihe first of its kind was heard in the Police Court today, when a shopkeeper, William Jamieson, pleaded guilty to using his premises as a common gaming house.
Tho police said that a box-liko device Was installed in. the shop, and a game known as "Wow" was played. Tho players put a penny in a slot, and had to make a score of 3500 before they could receive goods worth 3d. It was a pure game of chance. Counsel said that the game was not a nuisance at common law, but under the betting houso section of the Gaining Act the accused was forced to plead guilty. The effect of that section was that any gamo in which prizes were given was on "premises of a gaming house," and if carried to a logical conclusion the police could prosecute for any tournament in any club in which prizes were given. The Magistrate said that tho accused would bo treated the same as if the game had been played by a showman. 'A fino of £5 was imposed.
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Evening Post, Volume CXVI, Issue 19, 22 July 1933, Page 14
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196GAMING LAW Evening Post, Volume CXVI, Issue 19, 22 July 1933, Page 14
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