Section 2: Definitions. In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,

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This section defines the following terms used in The Prevention of Gambling Act, 1977: • common gaming-house — any house, room, tent, enclosure, vehicle, vessel or other place whatsoever in which any instruments of gaming are kept or used for gaming purposes— (i) with a view of profit or gain of any person owning, occupying or keeping such house, room, tent, enclosure, vehicle, vessel or other place, whether by way of charge for the use of such house, room, tent, enclosure, vehicle, vessel or place or instruments or otherwise howsoever; or (ii) with or without a view of such profit or gain, if the gaming for the purpose of which such instruments are so kept or used is gaming on any figures or numbers or dates to be subsequently ascertained or disclosed, or on the occurrence or non-occurrence of any natural event • prescribed — prescribed by rules made under this Act This is the official statutory text, shown as written — it is not a paraphrase or a legal opinion. Consult a verified lawyer to see how it applies to your specific situation.

2. Definitions. In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,— (a) “common gaming-house” means any house, room, tent, enclosure, vehicle, vessel or other place whatsoever in which any instruments of gaming are kept or used for gaming purposes— (i) with a view of profit or gain of any person owning, occupying or keeping such house, room, tent, enclosure, vehicle, vessel or other place, whether by way of charge for the use of such house, room, tent, enclosure, vehicle, vessel or place or instruments or otherwise howsoever; or (ii) with or without a view of such profit or gain, if the gaming for the purpose of which such instruments are so kept or used is gaming on any figures or numbers or dates to be subsequently ascertained or disclosed, or on the occurrence or non-occurrence of any natural event; (b) “gaming” includes wagering or betting, including a wager or bet made in respect of any horse, mare or gelding running in competition with any other horse, mare or gelding, or of the rider thereof; (c) “instruments of gaming” includes any article used or intended to be used as a means or appurtenance of, or of carrying on or facilitating, gaming, and any documents used as a register or record or evidence of any gaming; and 1 For Statement of Objects and Reasons, see Gaz. of P., 1977, Ext., Pt. III, p. 3544. This Act has ceased to have effect w.e.f. 15-3-78 clue to the revocation of Proclamation of Emergency on 15-9-77, under Article 232 of the Constitution of Pakistan. 1973 except the Islamabad Capital Territory. (d) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act.

Effective date: 1977-01-01

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