Throughout July and August, 528 NSW hotels and clubs were visited by inspectors to check they were complying with the new requirements regarding responsible gaming officers, gambling incident registers, ATM signage and gaming plans of management,
These requirements are part of the authority’s commitment to “deliver evidence-based reform that helps prevent gambling harm and money laundering and supports local communities and jobs”.
The checks took place ahead of additional training requirements coming into force for senior staff of licensed venues later this year. Senior staff – club secretaries, club directors, hotel licensees, hotel managers and staff who are responsible for the management of gaming operations – will have to undertake gaming harm minimisation training.
With the training, s..
