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Saving of games of mere skill.— Nothing in this Act shall be held to apply to any game of mere skill wherever played. 30 [13A. Authorised Game.— (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the Government may authorised any game of electronic amusement/slot machines in Five Star Hotels 31[{and such table games and gaming on board in vessels offshore as may be notified} subject to such conditions, including payment of such recurring and non- recurring fees, as may be prescribed. (2) The provisions of this Act shall not apply to any game authorised under sub- section (1).] 32 [13B. Places or areas for gaming.— (1) Except the places or areas as may be designated by the Government, by a notification issued in this regard in the Official Gazette, for conducting game/games as authorized under sub-section (1) of section 13A, no game/games shall be conducted at any other place or area in the State of Goa or on board in vessel within the territorial waters of the State of Goa. (2) The Government may, in the notification issued under sub-section (1), specify the total number of vessels which may operate in such designated areas.