Responsible Gambling Register – what to include

Published:
Wednesday, 31 July 2024 at 1:14 pm

A gaming venue’s Responsible Gambling Code of Conduct (Code) requires all staff to: 

  • observe and interact with customers to prevent and minimise gambling harm 
  • record interactions (and other relevant matters) in a Responsible Gambling Register (register). 

Maintaining a register is how venues demonstrate they have implemented their Code.

The VGCCC has produced guidance material(opens in a new window) on maintaining a compliant register and our expectations, along with an example of what a compliant register should look like. 

VGCCC guidance material
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A properly maintained register would demonstrate to VGCCC inspectors that a venue is: 

  • monitoring the gaming area
  • identifying potential gambling harm 
  • interacting with customers 
  • performing intervention actions 
  • recording details as required by the Ministerial Direction and the Code of Conduct(opens in a new window). 
July 2022 Ministerial Direction
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We encourage venue operators to share the guidance with staff, and ensure they understand what is expected of them when working in a gaming venue.  

The Responsible Gambling Register must be maintained and produced to inspectors on request.  

See more information and guidance on a Responsible Gambling Register(opens in a new window). 

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