Definition of online gaming

(1) In these Regulations "online gaming means Gaming Control 249 (a) any gaming, where any player enters or may enter the game, or takes or may take any step in the game, by means of a telecommunication; (b) the negotiating or receiving of any bet by means of a telecommunication; or (c) any lottery in which any participant acquires or may acquire a chance by means of a telecommunication. (2) For the purposes of these Regulations, a person “conducts” online gaming where- (a) in the case of gaming or a lottery, he takes part in its organization, management or promotion; (b) in the case of a bet, he carries on any business involving the negotiating or receiving of the bet; or (c) he maintains, or permits to be maintained, in Belize any computer or other device on or by means of which the game or lottery is operated, or the bet is received, as the case may be.