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Section 9: Proof of playing for stakes unnecessary.

The Public Gambling Act, 1867Central Act · Act 3 of 1867

It shall not be necessary, in order to convict any person of keeping a common gaming-house, or of being concerned in the management of any common gaminghouse, to prove that any person found playing at any game was playing for any money, wager or stake.

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ActThe Public Gambling Act, 1867
Section9
Marginal noteProof of playing for stakes unnecessary.
JurisdictionCentral
StatusIn force as published by the source

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