Self-exclusion lists and their application in NSW
In New South Wales (NSW), the system of self-exclusion is a key tool for responsible play, enshrined in the Casino Control Act 1992, Gaming Machines Act 2001 and the rules administered by Liquor & Gaming NSW and the NSW Independent Casino Commission (NICC). It allows players to voluntarily restrict or completely block their access to gambling.
1. Types of self-exclusion
Local self-exclusion - valid in a specific casino, club or pub. The player signs the application, and the operator is obliged to deny him access to gambling.
Centralized self-exclusion - Applies to all NSW licensed operators, including land-based casinos and online bookmakers integrated into the system.
2. Order of application
1. The player submits an application to a ground establishment or through an online form with a licensed operator.
2. The operator enters the data into the appropriate database.
3. When you try to log in or register, the system automatically blocks access.
4. To remove the blocking, you must submit an official application and undergo an assessment of readiness to resume the game.
3. Terms and Conditions
Self-exclusion can be temporary (from 6 months) or permanent (indefinite).
Early removal of the restriction is possible only after a minimum deadline and approval by the regulator or an independent consultant.
4. Responsibilities of operators
Provide players with access to information about self-exclusion and help in its design.
Prevent advertising and marketing aimed at excluded players.
Maintain and regularly update databases of excluded persons.
Immediately stop serving the player found on the list.
5. Control and responsibility
Compliance is overseen by Liquor & Gaming NSW.
For violation - fines, suspension or revocation of the license.
With systematic violations, it is possible to initiate a criminal case.
6. Additional measures
Integration with national self-exclusion initiatives to extend protection coverage.
Joint databases for online and offline operators.
Conclusion:
1. Types of self-exclusion
Local self-exclusion - valid in a specific casino, club or pub. The player signs the application, and the operator is obliged to deny him access to gambling.
Centralized self-exclusion - Applies to all NSW licensed operators, including land-based casinos and online bookmakers integrated into the system.
2. Order of application
1. The player submits an application to a ground establishment or through an online form with a licensed operator.
2. The operator enters the data into the appropriate database.
3. When you try to log in or register, the system automatically blocks access.
4. To remove the blocking, you must submit an official application and undergo an assessment of readiness to resume the game.
3. Terms and Conditions
Self-exclusion can be temporary (from 6 months) or permanent (indefinite).
Early removal of the restriction is possible only after a minimum deadline and approval by the regulator or an independent consultant.
4. Responsibilities of operators
Provide players with access to information about self-exclusion and help in its design.
Prevent advertising and marketing aimed at excluded players.
Maintain and regularly update databases of excluded persons.
Immediately stop serving the player found on the list.
5. Control and responsibility
Compliance is overseen by Liquor & Gaming NSW.
For violation - fines, suspension or revocation of the license.
With systematic violations, it is possible to initiate a criminal case.
6. Additional measures
Integration with national self-exclusion initiatives to extend protection coverage.
Joint databases for online and offline operators.
Conclusion:
- NSW's self-exclusion lists are an effective legal tool to protect players from gambling addiction. They are mandatory for all licensed operators, and their compliance is strictly controlled by the regulator. Proper operation of the system requires both the player's willingness to take this step and the strict performance of duties by the operator.
