3. Objects of the Act

The objects of the Act shall be -

to regulate and control gambling activities;

to ensure the collection of revenue in relation to gambling;

to ensure transparency and good governance in the conduct of gambling;

to promote tourism, employment and economic development through the regulated operation of gambling activities;

to promote public confidence in the integrity of the gambling industry;

to ensure that gambling is conducted in a fair and transparent manner;

to ensure the integrity and fairness of gambling and ban irresponsible gambling products and practices;

to provide facilities for gambling to maintain a minimum standard and to attract tourists;

to foster responsible gambling in order to minimize the harm caused by gambling;

to prevent unlawful activity in gambling;

to minimize social harm associated with gambling;

to prevent gambling from being a source of crime or disorder;

to prevent gambling activities or related activities to gambling being misused to launder proceeds of crimes; and

to protect children from gambling.