as well as business owners<\/a><\/em><\/strong> to help minimise gambling-related harm.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf the bill is passed, instead of only providing help with negative gambling behaviour to those who ask for it, club and hotel owners will have to actively identify and assist machine players who show signs of gambling harm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They would have to name a dedicated member of staff to be in charge of this duty and to undergo advanced Responsible Conduct of Gambling training. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Players will be able to self-exclude online, and family members will be allowed to ask venues to ban relatives who show signs of gambling problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The NSW Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority (ILGA<\/em><\/strong>) said the bill will also establish increased penalties for violations and new\u00a0whistle-blower protection for club and hotel staff.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nAnother change will be that any winnings gained by people who have been excluded or are aged under 18 will be destined to a specific fund with the goal of financing programs and initiatives to help reduce gambling harm. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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