Repeal of Acts and construction of references therein

(a) Until 31 December 2018, where there is any conflict between this Act and regulatory instruments issued thereunder, and any of the provisions relating to gaming provided in gaming premises in the repealed legislation, including subsidiary legislation made thereunder, the provisions of the repealed legislation shall prevail.

(b) For the sake of removing any doubt, after 1st August 2018, where there is any conflict between this Act and regulatory instruments issued thereunder, and any of the provisions relating to gaming by means of distance communications in the repealed legislation, including subsidiary legislation made thereunder, the provisions of this Act and the regulatory instruments issued thereunder shall prevail.