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78 (4) Despite the provisions of any other law, the possession of gaming equipment is lawful if—
 * (a) the possession is for the purposes of an investigation under this section; or
 * (b) the equipment is identifiable in a manner approved by the Authority and is in a casino with the approval of the Authority or the circumstances of its possession are such as have been approved by the Authority generally or in a particular case.

(5) This section does not apply to gaming equipment that is a gaming machine.

Gaming machines in casinos

103. It is a condition of a casino licence that—
 * (a) gaming machines intended for use in a casino shall be obtained from manufacturers and suppliers approved by the Authority; and
 * (b) the number of gaming machines available for gaming in a casino shall not exceed such number as the Authority may determine.

Simulated gaming

104.—(1) A casino operator may conduct gaming on a simulated basis for the purpose of training employees, testing gaming equipment and gaming procedures, and demonstrating the conduct and playing of games, but only if—
 * (a) the casino operator has the approval of the Authority to do so; and
 * (b) no cash or chips are used without the approval of the Authority.

(2) Despite the provisions of any other law, the possession and use of gaming equipment as authorised by subsection (1) is lawful.

(3) Any casino operator who contravenes subsection (1) shall be liable to disciplinary action.