RCG Underage Gambling Prevention 3

Question 1

What records should a venue maintain when a minor is found in the gaming area?

Accepted Answer

A written record of the incident including date, time, description and action taken

Answer

No records are needed if the minor leaves without incident

Answer

Only records that involve police attendance

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Records only if required by the venue's insurer

Question 2

Staff training on underage gambling prevention should primarily cover which of the following?

Accepted Answer

How to identify potential minors, request ID, and refuse entry to those under 18

Answer

How to counsel minors about gambling-related harm

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How to configure age verification technology on gaming machines

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How to report underage gambling incidents to the ATO

Question 3

A patron presents a Proof of Age card issued by the ACT Government. Should this be accepted at an NSW gaming venue?

Accepted Answer

Yes, government-issued proof of age cards from any Australian state or territory are acceptable

Answer

No, only NSW-issued ID is acceptable

Answer

Only if it is accompanied by a second form of ID

Answer

Only if the patron is a resident of the ACT

Question 4

A group of patrons enters the venue and one person in the group appears to be under 18. What should staff do?

Accepted Answer

Ask the young-looking person for ID and refuse that person entry to the gaming area if they cannot prove they are 18

Answer

Allow the whole group in and monitor the young-looking person closely

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Refuse entry to the entire group

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Allow entry only if other group members confirm the person is over 18

Question 5

Under the Gaming Machines Act 2001 (NSW), who bears primary legal responsibility if a minor is found gambling in a venue?

Accepted Answer

The licensee of the venue

Answer

The minor's parents or guardians

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The staff member who served the minor

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Liquor & Gaming NSW

Question 6

What does the term 'minor' mean in the context of NSW gaming legislation?

Accepted Answer

A person under 18 years of age

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A person under 16 years of age

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A person under 21 years of age

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A person under 25 years of age

Question 7

Which of the following is the most effective overall strategy for preventing underage gambling at a venue?

Accepted Answer

Implementing a consistent ID-checking policy combined with staff training and clear age-restriction signage

Answer

Relying on patrons to voluntarily declare their age

Answer

Installing CCTV cameras throughout the gaming area

Answer

Reducing gaming machine numbers to discourage minors