The Minister of Justice, who is putting into operation the provisions of the Gaming Act against the bookmakers, has made it clear that any member of the police force betting with bookmaker* will be dismissed, regardless of rank. The law makes bookmaking an unlawful occupation, punishable by a fine of £SOO or imprisonment for two years, and it provides substantial penalties also for the offence of betting with bookmakers. Any police officer making a bet will be treated as guilty of an offence against the laws he is swore to uphold.
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Otaki Mail, Volume XXIII, 8 December 1920, Page 2
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