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Codes of Conduct

The Victorian Parliament passed the Gambling Legislation Amendment (Problem Gambling and Other Measures) Act 2007. This Act amends the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 and the Casino Control Act 1991 to require the following industry participants to have an approved Responsible Gambling Code of Conduct (code of conduct):

• venue operators
• holders of wagering licences
• wagering operators
• public lottery licencees
• commercial raffle organisers
• bingo centre operators
• the casino operator
• holders of an interactive gaming licence
• club keno participants.

The requirement will come into effect on 1 December 2008. Gambling providers will have six months from this date to have their Codes of Conduct approved by the Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation (VCGR). Gaming venue operators will also have six months to have their Self-exclusion programs approved by the VCGR from 1 December 2008.

Responsible Gambling Codes of Conduct and Self-Exclusion Programs

The Ministerial directions to the VCGR in relation to the standards for codes of conduct or a self-exclusion programs have been issued.

The directions from the Minister for Gaming also include guidelines to assist both the VCGR and the gaming industry when considering whether or not a code of conduct or a self-exclusion program meets the standards and requirements set out in his direction.

A copy of the directions can be obtained by clicking on the link below:

Ministerial Directions – Responsible Gambling Codes of Conduct