Gaming Offences Act 1936

A contract or agreement for the payment of a debt incurred for the purpose of gaming or wagering (being a debt that is to the knowledge of the creditor incurred for that purpose) will be deemed to have been made for an illegal consideration.

A mortgage, charge, pledge or other security to secure the payment of a debt under a contract or agreement that is deemed to have been made for an illegal consideration by virtue of this section will be deemed to have been given for an illegal consideration.

Any money paid in or towards satisfaction of a supposed liability under a contract or agreement that is deemed to have been made for an illegal consideration by virtue of this section and any property taken under, or by way of, a security that is deemed to have been given for an illegal consideration by virtue of this section may be recovered by action in a court of competent jurisdiction.