GAMING MACHINES (PROHIBITION) ACT

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LAWS OF THE FEDERATION OF NIGERIA    

GAMING MACHINES (PROHIBITION) ACT

ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS

1. Ownership and operation of gaming machines declared illegal.
2. Time allowed for disposal of existing machines.
3. Interpretation.
4. Short title.

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GAMING MACHINES (PROHIBITION) ACT

An Act to ban the importation, ownership and operation of any gaming machines  and other related matters.

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[Commencement.] [1st January, 1977]       

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1. Ownership and operation of gaming machines declared illegal

(1)    Notwithstanding the provisions of any enactment, the importation into Nigeria and operation of any gaming machine, and subject to section 2 of this Act, the ownership thereof, by any person in any part of Nigeria (whether or not in a gaming house) is hereby declared unlawful and accordingly-

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