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

Venues must keep detailed written records of all incidents involving minors, including the date, time, a description and the action taken, for compliance and audit purposes.

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

Staff training must focus on practically identifying potential minors, requesting acceptable ID, and refusing entry or service to anyone under 18.

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

Government-issued proof of age cards from any Australian state or territory are generally accepted as valid age verification at NSW venues.

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

Staff must ask the individual who appears underage for ID and refuse that person entry if they cannot prove they are 18 — the rest of the group may still enter.

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 licensee bears primary legal responsibility for ensuring minors do not gamble on the premises and can face penalties for non-compliance.

RCG NSW Practice Test

RCG NSW Practice Test

RCG Underage Gambling Prevention 3