Family members of problem gamblers may soon be able to stop their loved one from attending clubs under a proposal by a peak industry body in New South Wales.
A proposal to allow families of problem gamblers to request they be banned from NSW clubs has been described as "window dressing" brought about by "sheer terror" in the industry.It has also suggested a lifetime club ban for money launderersClubsNSW has released a draft Gaming Code of Practice, which includes setting up an independent panel to determine whether exclusion was appropriate.
Indicators can include seeking credit for gambling, borrowing money from other patrons, or admitting to stealing money to gamble, ClubsNSW said in a statement."Families are best placed to know if a loved one is in trouble and needs help," he said. However, in 2020, an ABC investigation found only one example of a fine or prosecution as a result of failing to prevent a self-excluded gambler from using poker machines.
The NSW government is running an advertising campaign highlighting the potential impacts of risky gambling behaviour.
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