Power to withhold prize in certain cases
67 Power to withhold prize in certain cases
If an internet gaming licensee has reason to believe that the result of an internet game has been affected by an illegal activity the internet gaming licensee may withhold a prize in the game.
If an internet gaming licensee withholds a prize under this regulation, the internet gaming licensee:
must immediately inform the Director of the circumstances of the incident; and
must not conduct a further game if a recurrence of the illegal activity is likely.
After investigating the incident, the Director may, by written notice to the internet gaming licensee:
direct the internet gaming licensee to pay the prize to the player by placing it in the player's account or, if the account no longer exists, to pay it to the player in another approved manner; or
confirm the internet gaming licensee's decision to withhold the prize, but direct the internet gaming licensee to refund an amount wagered in the game by placing it in the player's account or in another approved manner.
The internet gaming licensee must comply with a direction under subregulation (3).
Maximum penalty: 15 penalty units.
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