Interactive Gambling (Player Protection) Act 1998

The Minister may suspend an interactive gambling licence immediately if the Minister believes—

a ground exists to suspend or cancel the licence; and

the circumstances are so extraordinary that it is imperative to suspend the licence immediately to ensure—

the public interest is not affected in an adverse and material way; or

the integrity of the conduct of interactive games by the licensed provider is not jeopardised in a material way.

The suspension—

must be effected by written notice (a suspension notice) given to the licensed provider with a show cause notice; and

operates immediately the suspension notice is given; and

continues to operate until the show cause notice is finally dealt with.