RESPONSIBLE SERVICE OF GAMING

The Albury SS&A Club promotes Responsible Service of Gaming.

Our club's gaming facilities exist for your pleasure and entertainment and it is in your interests that we, as a responsible venue, look to ensure that our members and their invited guests enjoy these facilities in moderation and NOT EXCESS.

Gaming can take many forms such as horseracing or other forms of racing, dogs etc, Club Keno or other lottery style games such as Housie and poker machines and or Casino style multi terminal gaming devices.

The provision of our gaming facilities are supplied according to strict regulations set down by the Department of Gaming & Racing within NSW and participation with such devices in is accordance with the terms and conditions of the SS&A Club's Articles of Association which outline the Club's Internal behaviour requirements for their use.

Outside these By Laws and Government controlled regulations it is by and large the responsibility of each individual member to ensure that their enjoyment of these facilities is within the relative means of their income and spending capabilities.

Not withstanding these measures, the following points may assist our patrons best enjoy these facilities.

DONT'S

• Do not bet more than you can afford.

• Do not borrow money to gamble.

• Do not gamble to recover loss.

• Do not gamble if you are in either an aggressive or emotional state.

• Do not attempt to gamble if you are affected by alcohol, drugs or other forms of medication.

• Do not make multiple withdrawals from eftpos facilities.

• Do not gamble on credit.

• Do not let losing upset you.

DO'S

• Do seek help if you are gambling more than you can afford.

• Do cease gambling once your predetermined spending level has been met.

• Do tell club officials if you know or suspect a problem gambler.

• Do enjoy gaming but at moderate levels.

KEY POINTS TO LOOK OUT FOR

Often a gambling addiction can be hard to detect. Below is a list of noted research outlining behaviour characteristics which may assist you to identify whether or not you or a friend have a gambling related problem.

• Frequent mood swings when gambling or near gaming devices.

• Aggressive behaviour towards a gaming machine device or other patrons in a gaming area.

• Spending prolonged periods gaming.

• Not meeting regular household and living expenses due to lack of money by weeks end or nearest income period.

• Constantly attempting to spend more in order to win back what has been lost.

• Not being prepared to leave when when the spending level has been met.

• Signs of anti social behaviour occuring which are not in the normal course of ones behaviour.

• Relationship stress resulting in domestic or other social problems.

• Work related problems such as anxiety, high blood pressure, weight loss.

• Increased isolation or reduction in social interaction and contact with friends, family or colleagues.

HELP IS AT HAND

There are a number of Help Services readily available if you suspect you have a gambling problem. These services are free of charge and available 24 hours a day.

G-LINE - 24 HOUR 1800 633 635

LIFELINE - 24 Hour 13 11 14

CLUB MANAGEMENT

The club management is openly available to meet and discuss in private any concerns a member may have in relation to problem gaming.

Such support may include a self ban on gaming or a monitoring role, provided that the individual undertakes mutual consent for the club to assist in this manner.

To further support our role, the SS&A Club DOES NOT provide cheque cashing or credit facilities and it is an offence under the Club's Articles of Association for members or individuals to solicit monies or loans from other members or club staff on club premises.