RCG Underage Gambling Prevention 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the minimum legal age for gambling on gaming machines in NSW?
- 16 years
- 17 years
- 18 years (Correct answer)
- 21 years
Correct answer: 18 years
The minimum legal age for gambling in NSW is 18 years old, as established by the Gaming Machines Act 2001.
Question 2: Under the 'Challenge 25' approach adopted by many NSW venues, at what apparent age should staff request proof of age from a patron?
- Anyone who appears under 18
- Anyone who appears under 21
- Anyone who appears under 25 (Correct answer)
- Anyone who appears under 30
Correct answer: Anyone who appears under 25
The Challenge 25 approach requires staff to request ID from anyone who appears to be under 25 to ensure they meet the 18-year minimum age requirement.
Question 3: Which of the following is an acceptable form of ID for age verification at an NSW gaming venue?
- A Medicare card
- A student ID card
- An NSW Photo Card (Correct answer)
- A gym membership card
Correct answer: An NSW Photo Card
An NSW Photo Card is a government-issued ID containing a photo and date of birth, making it an acceptable form of proof of age.
Question 4: A patron in the gaming area appears to be under 18 and cannot produce acceptable ID. What must the staff member do?
- Allow them to continue if they look close to 18
- Ask them to leave the gaming area immediately (Correct answer)
- Seek a supervisor's opinion before acting
- Ask another patron to confirm their age
Correct answer: Ask them to leave the gaming area immediately
If a patron cannot provide acceptable ID and appears to be under 18, staff must ask them to leave the gaming area immediately.
Question 5: Under NSW gaming legislation, who is prohibited from entering a gaming area?
- Persons under 21 years of age
- Persons under 18 years of age (Correct answer)
- Persons under 16 years of age
- Persons under 25 years of age
Correct answer: Persons under 18 years of age
Under the Gaming Machines Act 2001, persons under 18 years of age are prohibited from entering gaming areas.
Question 6: Can a parent or legal guardian accompany their minor child into the gaming area of a licensed NSW venue?
- Yes, if the parent signs a consent form
- Yes, as long as the minor does not gamble
- No, minors are prohibited from entering gaming areas regardless of adult supervision (Correct answer)
- No, unless the venue holds a special family gaming licence
Correct answer: No, minors are prohibited from entering gaming areas regardless of adult supervision
Minors are prohibited from entering gaming areas regardless of whether they are accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Question 7: Which of the following best describes a venue's primary legal obligation regarding underage gambling?
- To educate minors about gambling risks
- To ensure gaming areas are only accessible to persons aged 18 and over (Correct answer)
- To install age verification technology on every gaming machine
- To allow minors entry only during venue-supervised events
Correct answer: To ensure gaming areas are only accessible to persons aged 18 and over
A venue's primary legal obligation is to ensure gaming areas are accessible only to persons who are 18 years of age or over.
RCG Underage Gambling Prevention 1
What is the minimum legal age for gambling on gaming machines in NSW?