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RCG certification — all gaming staff

NSW · Liquor & Gaming NSWDoes (enforced)

Every person employed in a gaming area must hold a current Responsible Conduct of Gambling (RCG) certificate issued by an L&GNSW-approved provider. Certificates require renewal; the venue's training policy sets the renewal interval.

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Operational metadata

How this obligation operates.

Citation
Gaming Machines Act 2001 (NSW), s.168 and s.36; L&GNSW Responsible Conduct of Gambling (RCG) training requirements
Read on legislation.nsw.gov.au →
Frequency
Annual
Binds
venue, gm, rgo
Strategic tier
Does (enforced)
Venue Axis gates a downstream platform action on this obligation being current — e.g. an attestation must exist before a CEO can proceed, or an EGM cannot operate during statutory shutdown.
Consequence of breach

What can go wrong.

Fine; potential suspension of gaming licence conditions.

Consequences are summarised from the underlying legislation. Specific penalties depend on the breach pattern, prior history, and the regulator's enforcement posture. Talk to a liquor and gaming lawyer for a definitive view of your venue's exposure.

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