❓ The Minister clarifies the legal position on gambling on credit in WA, noting a distinction between bookmakers and other forms of gambling, and affirming the government's policy against credit gambling.
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Does the Minister endorse gambling products and/or services being made available for purchase on credit?
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Answered
2 May 2006
Responded by
Minister for Racing and Gaming
Response time
33 days
The Betting Control Act 1954 does not preclude bookmakers from allowing their clients to bet on credit. Other Western Australian gambling legislation, however, precludes gambling on credit and it is Government policy to maintain this prohibition
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