(1) Whosoever without the permission of a public authority publicly organises or operates a game of chance or makes equipment for it available shall be liable to imprisonment not exceeding two years or a fine.

(2) Games of chance in clubs or private societies in which games of chance are regularly organised shall be deemed to be publicly organised.

(3) Whosoever in cases under subsection (1) above acts

1.  on a commercial basis; or

2.  as a member of a gang whose purpose is the continued commission of such offences,

shall be liable to imprisonment from three months to five years.

(4) Whosoever advertises a public game of chance (subsections (1) and (2) above), shall be liable to imprisonment not exceeding one year or a fine.