❓ Mr. Simpson questions the Minister's stance on permanently outlawing for-profit poker tournaments in WA hotels and clubs. The Minister's response broadly supports gambling as authorised by existing legislation.
AnsweredQoN 1144Legislative Assembly
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Does the Minister support the view that poker tournaments (in which the hosting establishment obtains a return) should remain outlawed in hotels and clubs in Western Australia for perpetuity?
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Answered
30 May 2006
Responded by
Minister for Racing and Gaming
Response time
27 days
Gambling to the extent authorised by the Gaming and Wagering Commission Act 1987, Casino Control Act 1984, Casino (Burswood Island) Agreement Act 1985, Betting Control Act 1954, and the Racing and Wagering Western Australia Act 2003, is supported.
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