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In forceGaming and wagering contracts void
Part 5Unlawful gaming
50 Gaming and wagering contracts void
(1)
All contracts or agreements whether by parol or in writing by way of gaming or wagering are void.
(2)
No action may be brought or maintained in any court to recover any sum of money or valuable thing—
(a)
alleged to be won on any bet; or
(b)
which has been deposited in the hands of any person to abide the event on which any bet has been made, but this section does not apply to any subscription or contribution or agreement to subscribe or contribute for or to any plate, prize, or sum of money to be awarded to the winner of any race or lawful game.
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