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Queensland OLGR explains when poker tournaments may constitute unlawful gambling

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Source: OLGR Queensland

Queensland’s Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation (OLGR) said poker involving gambling outside a licensed casino may be unlawful under the Criminal Code Act 1899. The Queensland Police Service is the primary agency responsible for administering the code, and OLGR advised operators of licensed premises to seek legal advice before holding a tournament. Entry fees and prizes are generally permitted if no gambling or betting takes place.

The guidance distinguishes permitted tournament fees and prizes from gambling that could expose organisers to legal consequences.

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