Validity of contracts, etc

(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Gambling Prevention Act or any other rule of law, no objection to any contract, bill of exchange, cheque, promissory note or other transaction of any kind relating to a gaming licence under this Act shall be taken or allowed in any court of law on the ground that such contract, bill of exchange, cheque, promissory note or other transaction is under any law in force in Belize directly or indirectly tainted with illegality or is against public policy. (2) Any person to whom any winnings, wagers, prize money or money’s worth of any kind becomes due and payable from any licensee licensed under this Act may recover the same from the person liable to pay and shall be entitled to bring any proceedings necessary to recover any such winnings, wagers, prize money or money’s worth.