Gaming Machines Act 2001 (NSW)

Maintain Gaming Policy and Operations Manual (GPOM)

NSW · Liquor & Gaming NSWSupports

NSW registered clubs must maintain an approved GPOM that documents gaming policies, staff responsibilities, harm-minimisation procedures, and incident handling.

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Operational metadata

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Citation
Gaming Machines Act 2001 (NSW), s.79 and L&GNSW Gaming Policy and Operations Manual requirements
Read on legislation.nsw.gov.au →
Frequency
Annual
Binds
venue, gm
Strategic tier
Supports
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Consequence of breach

What can go wrong.

Breach of licence conditions; fine and potential licence suspension.

Consequences are summarised from the underlying legislation. Specific penalties depend on the breach pattern, prior history, and the regulator's enforcement posture. Talk to a liquor and gaming lawyer for a definitive view of your venue's exposure.

Related obligations

Other items in Gaming Machines Act 2001 (NSW).

Does (enforced)

Maintain self-exclusion register

The venue must maintain a current register of self-excluded persons and ensure staff can access it to check patrons on entry or when problem

Does (enforced)

Enforce self-exclusion on entry

The venue must not permit a self-excluded person to enter the gaming area. If a self-excluded patron is identified, entry must be refused an

Does (triggered)

Manage self-exclusion revocation

A self-excluded patron may only have their self-exclusion lifted after the minimum period and following the prescribed revocation process.

Does (triggered)

Offer self-exclusion to patrons showing problem-gambling behaviour

Staff observing indicators of problem gambling must offer the patron information about self-exclusion and, where requested, facilitate it.

Does (enforced)

Responsible Gambling Officer on duty during gaming operations

A trained Responsible Gambling Officer must be on duty whenever gaming machines are operating. The shift must be logged so the venue can pro

Supports

Welfare interventions and duty of care

Venues must observe patrons for signs of gambling harm and intervene where necessary — including welfare checks, breaks in play, and referra

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