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Responsible Gambling

Responsible Gambling

Responsible gambling is about minimising harm caused by problem gambling while accommodating those who gamble without harming themselves or others. A number of measures and initiatives have been introduced to foster responsible gambling by:

• engaging the community and key stakeholders in decision making about gambling
• encouraging gamblers to play safely without harming themselves or others
• promoting good customer service practices by gambling providers.

Responsible Gambling Advocacy Centre

The Responsible Gambling Advocacy Centre (RGAC) is funded by the Victorian Government to: 

•  build the capacity of the community to make informed choices about gambling
•  create links across the sector and offer accurate, clear information and gambling resources
•  provide stakeholders with opportunities to come together and discuss issues.

Further information is available at RGAC's website or please email info@responsiblegambling.org.au

Responsible Gambling Ministerial Advisory Council

The Responsible Gambling Ministerial Advisory Council advises on:

• social concerns and economic issues related to problem gambling
• responsible gambling policies, initiatives and research
• frameworks for responsible gambling programs.

Responsible gambling measures

Victorian gambling legislation and regulations contain a range of measures that foster responsible gambling. They relate to:

• environmental features of gaming areas
• design and distribution of gaming machines
• gambling providers’ customer service practices
• community input into gaming regulation decisions.