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The Liquor and Gambling Commissioner regulates the advertising of gambling products and responsible gambling practices.
Advertising code
The advertising code of practice gives licensees a framework to ensure:
Access a range of services to support consumers, traders and businesses living and working in South Australia. The National Gambling Act was the start of a diverse gambling community within South Africa. Gambling and licensing. Gambling within SA is highly regulated and is done so by the National Gambling Board as well as the gambling board of each individual province. The entire process of applying for a license is relatively straightforward. CONSIDERING that the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Act 108 of 1996), establishes that casinos, racing, gambling and wagering are matters of concurrent national and provincial legislative competence.
- their advertising is consistent with community expectations
- gambling will be conducted in a responsible manner that:
- minimises the harm caused by gambling
- is socially responsible.
In particular the code governs the:
The National Gambling Board (NGB) is the body that is accountable for overseeing regulations in the gambling industry in the country and to preserve the integrity of South Africa as a responsible global nation. South African gaming laws have changed since the SA Gambling Act of 1965 was endorsed.
- content of gambling advertising
- use of mandatory warning messages including:
- radio
- television
- print media
- outdoor advertising.
The codes cover:
- advertising
- responsible gambling practices
- venue operations
- voluntary and involuntary barring
- employee training.
Responsible gambling code
The responsible gambling code of practice gives licensees a framework to ensure that:
- their general gambling practices are consistent with community expectations
- gambling will be conducted in a responsible manner so as to minimise the harm caused by gambling.
In particular the code governs:
- internal reporting processes for suspected problem gamblers
- voluntary and involuntary barring from gaming areas
- venue operations, including:
- in-venue customer information and signage
- young children in and around premises
- cashing of cheques
- coin availability
- inducements and loyalty programs
- staff training requirements.
Penalties apply if a gaming licence holder does not comply with a mandatory provision of any gambling code of practice.
All licensees should familiarise themselves with the contents of these codes and advise and instruct all relevant gaming staff.
Management plans and dispensations
Gambling providers can file a management plan with the Consumer and Business Services (CBS) as an alternative to the advertising and responsible gambling requirements of the codes of practice.
The management plan list is currently being updated and will be available soon.
Dispensations can be given if the alternative has equal value to what is outlined in the codes. The request for a dispensation needs to be due to unique circumstances, such as a national media campaign.
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Sa Gambling Legislation 2017
Gaming machine licensees or venue operators must stay well informed and keep themselves up to date with gaming regulations in South Australia.
New legislative and regulatory requirements have recently come into effect as part of South Australia's significant gambling reforms. Visit the CBS website for more about what's changed.
Self-assessment checklist
The checklist has been developed to help licensees assess their level of compliance with legislation, regulations, licence conditions and codes of practice for gaming and wagering.
Gaming licence conditions
Advertising and mandatory warning messages
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There are very specific rules surrounding gambling advertising on:
- radio (which includes a black out time)
- television (which includes a black out time)
- print media
- outdoor signage
- ground signage
- uniform logos
- texts (SMS).
All gambling advertising must include a mandatory warning message.
The message is determined by the date of the advertising.
1 July to 31 December 2018 | 1 January to 30 June 2019 |
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- 'Stay in control. Leave before you lose it. Gamble responsibly.' from 1 Jan to 30 June 2019
- 'You know the score. Stay in control. Gamble responsibly.' from 1 July to 31 Dec 2019
- 'Know when to stop. Don't go over the top. Gamble responsibly.' from 1 Jan to 30 June 2020
- 'Think of the people who need your support. Gamble responsibly.' from 1 July to 31 Dec 2020
- 'Don't chase your losses. Walk away. Gamble responsibly.' from 1 Jan to 30 June 2021
- 'Don't let the game play you. Stay in control. Gamble responsibly.' from 1 July to 31 Dec 2021
In some instances only the condensed warning message 'Gamble responsibly 1800 858 858' is required.
In-venue signage
Gambling providers must display in-venue responsible gambling signs, that have been developed and approved by the Government of South Australia.
Inducements and incentives
Gambling providers must not offer inducements to encourage people to gamble or open gambling accounts.
This applies to gambling venues and online gambling operators.
A gambling provider can offer:
- an acceptable loyalty program
- free gambling products
- free non-alcoholic drinks and refreshments.
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Product offers
Gambling providers must not encourage people to gamble by offering products such as discounted meals, free bets or vouchers. Providers can offer free coffee and tea, non-alcoholic beverages and refreshments of nominal value.
Special prices
Gambling providers must not encourage people to gamble by offering a deal on the price, such as a free bet on the condition that it is matched with the person's own money, or offering the tenth bet free.
If a legal bet type has core parts that include an offer, it is not considered an inducement. Offering to pay the best totalisator price is a specific form of approved fixed odds betting.
Trade promotions for gaming operators
A trade promotion lottery must not be used to encourage people to gamble. The main purpose must be to reward existing customers, not to attract new ones.
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Gaming employees and managers
A gaming manager must be on duty at all times when gaming machines are available.
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Gaming tax
Sa Gambling Act
Gaming tax is payable each month and is calculated by Consumer and Business Services (CBS).
