Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

GAMING MACHINE REGULATIONS 2004 (NO 30 OF 2004) - REG 77

Each of the following devices is not a gaming machine:

        (a)     a device for playing a game of skill only;

        (b)     an amusement device that usually involves an element of skill and is played for entertainment only;

Example

a pinball machine

        (c)     a device that—

              (i)     is ordinarily found at fairs, fetes or shows; and

              (ii)     usually involves an element of skill; and

              (iii)     is played mainly for entertainment, whether or not a prize is offered or given.

Example

‘Laughing clowns' amusement machine

Note     An example is part of the Act, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).