South Australian Consolidated Acts South Australian Consolidated Acts50—Gaming and wagering contracts void
(1) All contracts or
agreements whether by parol or in writing by way of gaming or wagering shall
be void.
(2) No action shall be
brought or maintained in any court to recover any sum of money or valuable
thing—
(a)
alleged to be won upon any bet; or
(b)
which has been deposited in the hands of any person to abide the event on
which any bet has been made:
Provided that this section shall not apply to any subscription or contribution
or agreement to subscribe or contribute for or to any plate, prize, or sum of
money to be awarded to the winner of any race or lawful game.