Possession of slot machines

(1) Except as otherwise provided in these Regulations, no person shall have, keep or possess within Belize any slot machines or device in the nature of a slot machine which may be used for playing with money or any other valuable thing otherwise than in accordance with the Act or Regulations made thereunder. 60 Gaming Control (2) Notwithstanding the prohibition in subregulation (1), it shall be lawful for the following persons, and their employees or agents acting on their behalf, to possess and transport slot machines in Belize subject to the following terms and conditions– (a) a Casino Licensee, provided that such machines are kept only in a Casino Room or a licensed Casino and in such other location or locations as may be specifically approved in writing by the Board and provided further that any machines located outside the Casino Room are not used for actual gaming; (b) a common carrier, transporting machines to or from a person authorised to possess such machines provided that an invoice accompanies such machines showing: (i) serial number of each machine being transported; (ii) full name and address of the person or entity to whom the machines are being sent; (iii) full name and address of the transporting entity; (iv) date when the machines were dispatched into the custody of the common carrier; (c) an employee or agent of the Board, as the case may be; Gaming Control 61 (d) any other person authorised under any written law; (e) such other persons as the Board may approve, after finding that possession of slot machines by such persons is necessary and appropriate and provided that such persons comply with the limitations and conditions imposed by the Board on such (3) Notwithstanding the prohibition in subregulation (1), it shall be lawful for a manufacturer or distributor of slot machines to import and possess slot machines in Belize for demonstration purposes provided that the Casino Operator concerned obtains the prior approval of the Board and that such machines are not used for gaming. (4) In these Regulations, the term “slot machine” has the meaning assigned to it in the Gaming Control (Licensed Gaming Premises) (Accounting and Internal Controls) Regulations, 2002.