New South Wales applauds gambling efforts ahead of 1 September ban
Date: 2023-07-31 Categories: CASINO
The NSW government has confirmed that the proposed ban will be fully enforced, and already nearly 50% of all establishments have decided to act proactively and removed their external gambling signs.
New South Wales begins preparations for proposed gambling ban on signage
The measure being discussed is a government-approved proposal that would require gambling establishments to remove signs inviting passers-by to visit their VIP Lounge, VIP Lounge, Golden Room, Players' Lounge, and other similar specialized gaming venues that are reduced to gambling activities.
The government has also acted proactively and expected some companies to use images and signs such as dragons, coins or lightning bolts to attract people, but this type of external branding and labeling of their establishment is also prohibited by the new rules. NSW government officials provided an update last week confirming that 215 of 530 establishments have moved into compliance with the measure.
Gambling and Racing Minister David Harris welcomed the efforts made by these institutions and said they continued to point out that operators and the government can indeed work together to help reduce the harms of gambling and ensure that consumers are protected across the board.
“We announced these changes back in May as a phased approach to ensure that pubs and clubs have enough time to hide, remove and disable any signage promoting gambling,” Davies added. However, this measure is just one of a number of planned proposals that will help boost responsible gambling in Australia and New South Wales in particular.
Consumer Protection and Anti-Crime Package
Additional measures are in place to ensure the protection of Australians and New South Wales. One of the most ambitious measures is to lower the cash deposit limit for electronic slot machines from $5,000 currently to $500.
Another measure is to prevent clubs that offer gambling materials from placing political donations of any kind, and responsible gambling officers will now be available anywhere with more than 20 slot machines. New South Wales has also focused on cashless technology, which should curb money laundering and improve player protection.
New South Wales begins preparations for proposed gambling ban on signage
The measure being discussed is a government-approved proposal that would require gambling establishments to remove signs inviting passers-by to visit their VIP Lounge, VIP Lounge, Golden Room, Players' Lounge, and other similar specialized gaming venues that are reduced to gambling activities.
The government has also acted proactively and expected some companies to use images and signs such as dragons, coins or lightning bolts to attract people, but this type of external branding and labeling of their establishment is also prohibited by the new rules. NSW government officials provided an update last week confirming that 215 of 530 establishments have moved into compliance with the measure.
Gambling and Racing Minister David Harris welcomed the efforts made by these institutions and said they continued to point out that operators and the government can indeed work together to help reduce the harms of gambling and ensure that consumers are protected across the board.
“We announced these changes back in May as a phased approach to ensure that pubs and clubs have enough time to hide, remove and disable any signage promoting gambling,” Davies added. However, this measure is just one of a number of planned proposals that will help boost responsible gambling in Australia and New South Wales in particular.
Consumer Protection and Anti-Crime Package
Additional measures are in place to ensure the protection of Australians and New South Wales. One of the most ambitious measures is to lower the cash deposit limit for electronic slot machines from $5,000 currently to $500.
Another measure is to prevent clubs that offer gambling materials from placing political donations of any kind, and responsible gambling officers will now be available anywhere with more than 20 slot machines. New South Wales has also focused on cashless technology, which should curb money laundering and improve player protection.
