Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004

Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents i Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 TABLE OF PROVISIONS Regulation Page PART 1—PRELIMINARY 1 1. Objective 1 2. Authorising provision 2 3. Commencement 2 4. Definitions 2 PART 2—GENERAL PROHIBITION ON GAMBLING 9 5. Standards and conditions for devices and games at amusement centres, fetes, carnivals etc. 9 6. Corresponding laws—betting houses etc. 10 7. Corresponding laws—betting in public places 11 8. Corresponding laws—promoting or advertising unauthorised betting etc. 12 9. Corresponding laws—possession of instrument of betting 12 PART 3—GAMING MACHINES 14 Division 1—Display of Time of Day 14 10. Gaming machines to display time of day 14 11. Venue operator to notify gaming operator about time displays 16 12. Gaming operator not to allow gaming on gaming machine without time display 17 13. Casino operator not to allow gaming on gaming machine without time display 17 Division 2—Lighting and External Views 17 14. Measuring illuminance 17 15. Lighting in gaming machine area of approved venues 17 16. Lighting in areas of casino 18 17. Windows not to be removed or obscured—approved venues 18 18. Windows not to be removed or obscured—casino 19 -- 1 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Regulation Page ii Division 3—Printed Information 19 19. Posters 19 20. Talkers 20 21. Brochures 21 22. Commission to provide information to gaming operators and casino operator 22 23. Gaming operator to provide sufficient copies of player information 22 24. Change in Minister' specifications 23 Division 4—Electronic Information 24 25. What is electronic game information? 24 26. Gaming machines must generate and display electronic game information 25 27. What is electronic player information? 25 28. Gaming machines must generate and display electronic player information 27 29. Venue operator to notify gaming operator if electronic information fails 28 30. Gaming operator not to allow gaming on gaming machine without electronic information display 29 31. Casino operator not to allow gaming on gaming machine without electronic information display 29 Division 5—Jackpot Information 29 32. What is jackpot information? 29 33. Provision of jackpot information 30 34. Jackpot information talkers 30 Division 6—Electronic Jackpot Information 31 35. Application of Division 31 36. Electronic jackpot information 32 37. Venue operator to notify gaming operator if electronic jackpot information fails 32 38. Gaming operator not to allow gaming on gaming machine without electronic jackpot information display 33 39. Casino operator not to allow gaming on gaming machine without electronic jackpot information display 33 Division 7—Loyalty Schemes 34 40. Information to be contained in written statement 34 41. Information to be contained in player activity statement 35 -- 2 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Regulation Page iii Division 8—Miscellaneous 41 42. Method of determination of net cash balance 41 43. Notification of determination 42 44. Application for venue operator's licence—publication of notice 42 45. Application for listing on the Roll—publication of notice 43 46. Restricted components 43 47. Duties of special employees of venue operators 44 48. Duties of special employees of gaming operators 44 49. Duties of technicians 46 PART 4—CONDUCT OF WAGERING 47 50. Definition 47 51. Display of betting rules 47 52. Management and control of betting offices 47 53. Numbering and bracketing of selections 47 54. Provision and display of information 48 55. Determination and display of dividends or prizes 48 56. Protests 49 57. Financial statements 49 58. Payments into pools 49 59. Particulars on ticket 50 60. Significant events 50 61. Termination of acceptance of bets 52 PART 5—TRADE PROMOTION LOTTERIES 53 62. Conditions of a permit to conduct a trade promotion lottery 53 63. Records in relation to trade promotion lotteries 55 64. Trade promotion lottery with prize value of $5000 or less 56 PART 6—CLUB KENO 58 65. Accredited representatives 58 66. Definition of club keno game 58 67. Rules of club keno 59 68. Conduct of club keno games 61 69. Publication of results 62 70. Payment of prizes 62 71. Hours for ticket sales and payment of prizes 62 72. Prohibition on minors buying tickets—notice 63 73. Reporting on club keno games 63 74. Technical specifications for club keno systems 63 75. Approval to commence club keno games 64 76. Security of certain equipment 65 -- 3 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Regulation Page iv PART 7—COMMUNITY AND CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS 66 Division 1—Sporting or recreational clubs or associations 66 77. Sporting or recreational club or association 66 Division 2—Bingo Permits 67 78. Conditions of bingo permit and rules of bingo 67 79. Return in respect of bingo permit 67 80. Sessions, premises etc. 69 81. Money 70 82. Unsold tickets 70 83. Prizes 71 Division 3—Bingo Centres and Employees 72 84. Information to be published in application for bingo centre operator's licence 72 85. Conditions of bingo centre operator's licence 72 86. Functions of bingo centre employee 72 Division 4—Miscellaneous 73 87. Contract with bingo centre operator 73 88. Expenses payable by a bingo permit holder 73 89. Standards for bingo tickets 74 90. Standards for random number generators 74 91. Time limits 75 92. Records 75 Division 5—Lucky Envelopes 76 93. Conditions of lucky envelope permit 76 94. Standards for lucky envelopes 78 95. Records 81 Division 6—Raffles 82 96. Conditions of raffle permits 82 97. Conditions for raffles where raffle permit not required 84 98. Records 88 99. Disposal of unclaimed prizes in a raffle 88 PART 8—FEES 90 Division 1—Gaming Machines 90 100. Application for approval of premises 90 101. Application for venue operator's licence 90 102. Application for renewal of venue operator's licence 90 103. Application for amendment of venue operator's licence 90 104. Application for grant of special employee's or technician's licence 91 -- 4 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Regulation Page v 105. Application for renewal of special employee's or technician's licence 91 106. Application for listing on Roll 92 107. Evaluation of a gaming machine type or game 92 Division 2—Community and Charitable Gaming 92 108. Minor gaming permit 92 109. Amendment of conditions of minor gaming permit 92 110. Bingo centre operators and bingo centre employees 92 Division 3—Miscellaneous Gaming 93 111. Calcutta Sweepstakes 93 Division 4—Trade Promotion Lotteries 93 112. Application for permit to conduct trade promotion lottery 93 113. Amendment of conditions of permit 94 Division 5—Interactive Gaming 94 114. Interactive gaming licence 94 115. Endorsement of interactive gaming licence 94 PART 9—MISCELLANEOUS 95 116. Disclosure of protected information 95 117. Performance of Commission's functions 95 __________________ SCHEDULES 96 SCHEDULE 1 96 SCHEDULE 2—Lighting Requirements 98 SCHEDULE 3 99 SCHEDULE 4—Club Keno Prize Table 100 SCHEDULE 5—The Rules of Bingo 102 SCHEDULE 6—Authorities and Persons to whom Protected Information may be Disclosed—Section 10.1.34 106 ═══════════════ ENDNOTES 108 INDEX 109 -- 5 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents 1 STATUTORY RULES 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 Gambling Regulation Act 2003 Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 The Governor in Council makes the following Regulations: Dated: 29 June 2004 Responsible Minister: JOHN PANDAZOPOULOS Minister for Gaming DIANE CASEY Clerk of the Executive Council PART 1—PRELIMINARY 1. Objective The objective of these Regulations is to provide for— (a) matters relating to— (i) gaming machines; and (ii) wagering and betting; and (iii) trade promotion lotteries; and (iv) club keno; and (v) community and charitable gaming; and (b) fees; and (c) other matters— that are authorised or required to be prescribed by the Gambling Regulation Act 2003. -- 6 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 1—Preliminary Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 2 2. Authorising provision These Regulations are made under section 11.2.1 of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003. 3. Commencement These Regulations come into operation on 1 July 2004. 4. Definitions (1) In these Regulations— "Act" means Gambling Regulation Act 2003; "average horizontal illuminance", in relation to an area, means the mean horizontal illuminance averaged across a square grid of points— (a) 0·5 metres apart within a 2·0 metre radius of any gaming machine in the area; and (b) 2·0 metres apart within any other part of the area— measured in the centre of each grid module; "betting office" means any place at which the holder of the wagering licence or the wagering operator, if any, or an agent of the holder of the wagering licence or of the wagering operator accepts bets; "bingo permit" means a minor gaming permit that authorises the holder to conduct a session or sessions of bingo games as specified in the permit; "book-buyer's prize" means a prize for which a person is eligible by reason of having purchased a particular book of tickets; "bracket" means the coupling of more than one selection under the one list number; r. 2 -- 7 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 1—Preliminary Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 3 "bracket number" means the number given to a bracket by the holder of the wagering licence or the wagering operator, if any; "brochure" includes booklet, pamphlet and leaflet; "cashier area" means an area in an approved venue or casino where a person may collect or redeem gaming tokens from a cashier; "cash outlet" means any place at which the holder of the wagering licence or the wagering operator, if any, or an agent of the holder of the wagering licence or of the wagering operator accepts bets in cash from investors; "club keno system" means an electronic system for conducting and monitoring club keno games, including terminals and peripheral equipment for selling tickets and for validating winning tickets, visual display units, the central processing unit, the game result determination device, front-end devices and other equipment for communication within the system, and software insofar as it relates to the conduct and monitoring of club keno games; "controlling body" means the body or authority controlling the conduct of an event; "electronic game information" has the meaning given in regulation 25; "electronic player information" has the meaning given in regulation 27; "event" includes contingency; r. 4 -- 8 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 1—Preliminary Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 4 "first prize", in respect of a raffle having more than one prize, means the most valuable prize offered in the raffle; "gaming equipment software" means the software used in relation to gaming equipment and includes game software; "general area" means an area in a gaming machine area of an approved venue or an area in a casino where players can walk or sit away from gaming machines; "gross receipts", in respect of a bingo game, a session of bingo games or a rolling jackpot sequence, means the actual amount received from the sale of tickets in the game, session or sequence; "horizontal illuminance" means illuminance measured in a horizontal plane; "illuminance" means the measure, expressed in units of lux, of the quantity of light incident on a point or a surface; "jackpot information" has the meaning given in regulation 32; "linked jackpot arrangement"— (a) in relation to gaming machines in an approved venue, has the same meaning as in section 3.1.2 of the Act; (b) in relation to gaming machines in a casino, has the same meaning as in the Casino Control Act 1991; "list number" means the number given to a selection by the holder of the wagering licence or the wagering operator, if any, and includes bracket numbers; r. 4 -- 9 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 1—Preliminary Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 5 "loyalty card session" means the period between the time a participant commences using his or her player loyalty card or account under the loyalty scheme on a gaming machine and the time when the loyalty scheme provider's system stops recording the participant's activity on the gaming machine; "lucky envelope permit" means a minor gaming permit that authorises the holder to sell lucky envelopes as specified in the permit; "match", in relation to a club keno game, means the numbers selected by the player which match any of 20 numbers drawn in the club keno game; Example A "Match 5" is the matching of 5 selected numbers with 5 of the numbers drawn in a game of club keno. "Minister's specifications" means the specifications for printed information for players of gaming machines as published by the Minister on the Commission's website from time to time; "minor" means a person under the age of 18 years; "minor gaming permit" means a permit issued under Division 2 of Part 3 of Chapter 8 of the Act; "new game" means— (a) a game approved under section 3.5.4 of the Act; or (b) a game approved on or after 1 January 2003 under section 69 of the Gaming Machine Control Act 1991 that is taken to be approved under section r. 4 -- 10 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 1—Preliminary Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 6 3.5.4 of the Act by clause 3.10(2) of Schedule 7 to the Act; or (c) a game to be played on a gaming machine that is approved on or after 1 January 2003 under section 60 of the Casino Control Act 1991 as in force immediately before the commencement of section 12.1.2 of the Act; "notional value", in respect of a series of lucky envelopes, means the lucky envelope price multiplied by the number of lucky envelopes in the series; "punchboard" means a device which contains a series of lucky envelopes and is designed so that the lucky envelopes are dispensed by being punched out of the device; "raffle permit" means a minor gaming permit that authorises the holder to conduct a raffle as specified in the permit; "responsible person" means the nominee within the meaning of section 8.1.2 of the Act; "rolling jackpot sequence" means the sessions of bingo games in respect of which a rolling jackpot operates; "rules of racing" means the rules for the time being in force of Racing Victoria within the meaning of the Racing Act 1958, Harness Racing Victoria or Greyhound Racing Victoria (as the case may be); "scratch and win card" means a ticket in a trade promotion lottery in which the tickets which entitle the holders to claim a prize have been determined and announced before the commencement of the trade promotion lottery; r. 4 -- 11 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 1—Preliminary Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 7 "selection" means a person, team, animal, object, event or contingency or a combination of 2 or more of those things nominated by the holder of the wagering licence or the wagering operator, if any, on which the holder of the wagering licence or the operator is willing to accept a bet; "series", in relation to lucky envelopes, means all the lucky envelopes in a particular lottery; "session", in relation to the playing of a gaming machine, means the period between the time when a player instructs a gaming machine to start generating electronic player information and— (a) the time when the player elects to receive the information; or (b) the end of any period of 60 seconds during which no games are played on the machine— whichever occurs first; "small raffle" means a raffle— (a) for which the value of the prizes— (i) in that raffle does not exceed $500; and (ii) in that and every other raffle conducted for the benefit of the same community or charitable organisation on the same day or within an 8 hour period together does not exceed $1000; and (b) for which the sale of the first ticket and the drawing of the raffle occur on the same day or within an 8 hour period; r. 4 -- 12 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 1—Preliminary Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 8 "spot", in respect of a club keno game, means the player's selection of numbers (to a maximum of 15 numbers) from the range 1 to 80 inclusive; Example A "Spot 5" is the selection of 5 numbers on the chance that the 5 numbers selected will be amongst the 20 numbers drawn in a game of club keno. "statement period", in relation to a participant in a loyalty scheme, means the period to which a player activity statement relates; "talker" means a sign containing words, symbols or pictures that is designed to be affixed to a gaming machine; "ticket" includes a card, token or thing entitling or purporting to entitle any person to any interest in any dividend, prize, division or distribution of any money by means of, or in connection with, or as a result of, the conduct of a totalisator or an approved betting competition; "vertical illuminance" means illuminance measured in a vertical plane; "working day" means a day other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a public holiday or public half-holiday appointed under the Public Holidays Act 1993. (2) In these Regulations, a reference to the value of a prize (other than a monetary component of a prize) in a trade promotion lottery or a raffle or in respect of a lucky envelope is a reference to the price at which a person might reasonably expect to purchase that prize in the absence of a discount or special incentive. __________________ r. 4 -- 13 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 2—General Prohibition on Gambling Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 9 PART 2—GENERAL PROHIBITION ON GAMBLING 5. Standards and conditions for devices and games at amusement centres, fetes, carnivals etc. For the purposes of section 2.2.8(a) of the Act, the prescribed standards and conditions for devices or games are— (a) the device or game is not— (i) a game approved under section 60 of the Casino Control Act 1991; or (ii) a gaming machine within the meaning of the Act; (b) the game or device is such that the prize or prizes available to be won at a particular attempt are clearly and unambiguously identified to participants; (c) if the device or game is a spinning wheel— (i) the wheel is divided into approximately equal divisions; and (ii) the design of the wheel allows an approximately equal and random chance of the wheel finishing in or on a particular division; and (iii) the wheel is maintained in such a way that it operates as designed; and (iv) the number of tickets sold in each spin is equal to the number of divisions of the wheel; r. 5 -- 14 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 2—General Prohibition on Gambling Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 10 (d) if the device or game is not a spinning wheel— (i) there is no systemic bias to a particular outcome in the rules or design; and (ii) a prize winning outcome is achievable; and (iii) reasonable steps are taken to explain to participants, in language likely to be understood by them, the way in which the game is played or the device operates (including the extent to which skill is relevant); and (iv) the game is played in the manner explained and the device (or any device forming part of the game) is maintained in such a way that it operates as designed. 6. Corresponding laws—betting houses etc. For the purposes of section 2.5.2(2) of the Act, the following laws are declared to be laws that correspond to section 2.5.2 of the Act— (a) section 19(1) of the Games, Wagers and Betting Houses Act 1901 of the Australian Capital Territory; (b) section 31 of the Unlawful Gambling Act 1998 of New South Wales; (c) section 32 of the Unlawful Gambling Act 1998 of New South Wales; (d) section 33 of the Unlawful Gambling Act 1998 of New South Wales; (e) section 35 of the Unlawful Gambling Act 1998 of New South Wales; (f) section 36 of the Unlawful Gambling Act 1998 of New South Wales; r. 6 -- 15 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 2—General Prohibition on Gambling Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 11 (g) section 26 of the Unlawful Betting Act 1989 of the Northern Territory of Australia; (h) section 233(1A) of the Criminal Code Act 1899 of Queensland; (i) section 233(2) of the Criminal Code Act 1899 of Queensland; (j) section 323 of the Racing Act 2002 of Queensland; (k) section 75 of the Lottery and Gaming Act 1936 of South Australia; (l) section 76 of the Lottery and Gaming Act 1936 of South Australia; (m) section 95(1) of the Racing and Gaming Act 1952 of Tasmania; (n) section 41(3) of the Gaming and Wagering Commission Act 1987 of Western Australia; (o) section 27 of the Betting Control Act 1954 of Western Australia. 7. Corresponding laws—betting in public places For the purposes of section 2.5.8(5) of the Act, the following laws are declared to be laws that correspond to section 2.5.8 of the Act— (a) section 17A of the Gaming and Betting Act 1906 of the Australian Capital Territory; (b) section 18 of the Gaming and Betting Act 1906 of the Australian Capital Territory; (c) section 9 of the Unlawful Gambling Act 1998 of New South Wales; (d) section 29 of the Unlawful Betting Act 1989 of the Northern Territory of Australia; (e) section 31 of the Unlawful Betting Act 1989 of the Northern Territory of Australia; r. 7 -- 16 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 2—General Prohibition on Gambling Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 12 (f) section 326 of the Racing Act 2002 of Queensland; (g) section 62 of the Lottery and Gaming Act 1936 of South Australia; (h) section 63(1) of the Lottery and Gaming Act 1936 of South Australia; (i) section 24(1) of the Betting Control Act 1954 of Western Australia; (j) section 26 of the Betting Control Act 1954 of Western Australia; (k) section 99 of the Racing and Gaming Act 1952 of Tasmania. 8. Corresponding laws—promoting or advertising unauthorised betting etc. For the purposes of section 2.5.45(3) of the Act, the following laws are declared to be laws that correspond to section 2.5.45 of the Act— (a) section 30 of the Racing Administration Act 1998 of New South Wales; (b) section 22 of the Unlawful Betting Act 1989 of the Northern Territory of Australia; (c) section 323 of the Racing Act 2002 of Queensland; (d) section 96 of the Racing and Gaming Act 1952 of Tasmania; (e) section 43A of the Gaming and Wagering Commission Act 1987 of Western Australia. 9. Corresponding laws—possession of instrument of betting For the purposes of section 2.6.1(2) of the Act, the following laws are declared to be laws that correspond to section 2.6.1 of the Act— r. 8 -- 17 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 2—General Prohibition on Gambling Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 13 (a) section 17C of the Gaming and Betting Act 1906 of the Australian Capital Territory; (b) section 15 of the Unlawful Gambling Act 1998 of New South Wales; (c) section 19 of the Unlawful Gambling Act 1998 of New South Wales; (d) section 27(2) of the Unlawful Betting Act 1989 of the Northern Territory of Australia; (e) section 321 of the Racing Act 2002 of Queensland. __________________ r. 9 -- 18 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 3—Gaming Machines Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 14 PART 3—GAMING MACHINES Division 1—Display of Time of Day 10. Gaming machines to display time of day (1) The time of day must be displayed in accordance with this regulation on each gaming machine made available for gaming by a venue operator (including a casino operator). (2) The time of day must be displayed by a time display— (a) located between the left and right hand sides of the front of the machine cabinet of the gaming machine— (i) not higher than— (A) if there is a top box on the gaming machine—5 centimetres above the bottom of the top box; or (B) if there is no top box—the top of the machine cabinet; and (ii) not lower than the bottom of the button panel; or (b) attached wholly or partially to the front or a side panel of the machine cabinet of the gaming machine— (i) not higher than— (A) if there is a top box on the gaming machine—5 centimetres above the bottom of the top box; or (B) if there is no top box—the top of the machine cabinet; and r. 10 -- 19 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 3—Gaming Machines Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 15 (ii) not lower than the bottom of the button panel; and (iii) within a horizontal distance of 10 centimetres from the left or right hand side of the front of the machine cabinet; or (c) located on the video screen of the gaming machine. (3) The time of day displayed must be clearly visible to a person playing a game on the gaming machine. (4) The time of day displayed must be to an accuracy of within 5 minutes and must indicate whether the hour is before or after noon. (5) The time of day must be displayed continuously while the machine is operating and available for use for gaming. (6) The time of day displayed must not obscure any other information relevant to gaming on gaming machines. (7) Schedule 1 sets out— (a) diagram 1 which illustrates a gaming machine with a top box; and (b) diagram 2 which illustrates a gaming machine without a top box. (8) The diagrams in Schedule 1— (a) are not exhaustive; and (b) may extend but do not limit, the meaning of sub-regulation (2). r. 10 -- 20 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 3—Gaming Machines Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 16 11. Venue operator to notify gaming operator about time displays (1) Immediately on becoming aware that a gaming machine in an approved venue does not display the time of day in accordance with regulation 10, the venue operator must give written notice of that fact to the gaming operator who supplied the machine to the venue operator, together with the following— (a) the identification number for the gaming machine issued under section 3.5.8 of the Act; (b) the date and time at which the venue operator became aware that the time of day was not displayed in accordance with regulation 10; (c) details of how the time display fails to comply with regulation 10. Penalty: 20 penalty units. (2) If— (a) a venue operator gives a notice under sub- regulation (1) in respect of a gaming machine; and (b) the gaming machine is subsequently able to display the time of day in accordance with regulation 10— the venue operator must give written notice of that fact to the gaming operator who supplied the machine to the venue operator, together with details of how the time display was made to comply with regulation 10. (3) This regulation does not apply to a venue operator who is a casino operator. r. 11 -- 21 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 3—Gaming Machines Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 17 12. Gaming operator not to allow gaming on gaming machine without time display A gaming operator must not permit a gaming machine of that operator to be played if the gaming operator knows, or could reasonably be expected to know, that the gaming machine does not display the time of day in accordance with regulation 10. Penalty: 20 penalty units. 13. Casino operator not to allow gaming on gaming machine without time display A casino operator must not permit a gaming machine provided by or on behalf of the casino operator in a casino to be played if the casino operator knows, or could reasonably be expected to know, that the gaming machine does not display the time of day in accordance with regulation 10. Penalty: 20 penalty units. Division 2—Lighting and External Views 14. Measuring illuminance For the purposes of these Regulations, all illuminance measurements are to be made in circumstances where no person other than the person carrying out the measurements is within 5 metres of the measuring instrument. 15. Lighting in gaming machine area of approved venues (1) At any time when a gaming machine is available for gaming in an approved venue, the venue operator must ensure that lighting in the gaming machine area in which the gaming machine is situated complies with Schedule 2. r. 12 -- 22 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 3—Gaming Machines Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 18 (2) This regulation does not apply to a venue operator who is a casino operator. 16. Lighting in areas of casino At any time when a gaming machine is available for gaming in a casino, the casino operator must ensure that lighting in the area of the casino approved by the Commission in which the gaming machine is situated complies with Schedule 2. 17. Windows not to be removed or obscured—approved venues (1) A venue operator must not remove or obscure any window in the approved venue that affords a view from a gaming machine area of the approved venue, except as provided by this regulation. Penalty: 20 penalty units. (2) A venue operator may remove a window for the purpose of replacing it with another window of equal or greater size, if the new window is in place within 10 working days after the old window is removed. (3) A venue operator may remove a window or part of a window for the purpose of repairing it, if the repairs are completed and the window or part is replaced within 10 working days after the window or part is removed. (4) A venue operator may obscure a window by installing blinds or curtains, or by tinting, shading or any other window treatment, for the purpose of temperature control or the reduction of glare from direct sunlight. (5) This regulation does not apply to a venue operator who is a casino operator. r. 16 -- 23 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 3—Gaming Machines Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 19 18. Windows not to be removed or obscured—casino (1) A casino operator must not remove or obscure any window in the casino that affords a view from an area of the casino approved by the Commission in which gaming machines are situated, except as provided by this regulation. Penalty: 20 penalty units. (2) A casino operator may remove a window for the purpose of replacing it with another window of equal or greater size, if the new window is in place within 10 working days after the old window is removed. (3) A casino operator may remove a window or part of a window for the purpose of repairing it, if the repairs are completed and the window or part is replaced within 10 working days after the window or part is removed. (4) A casino operator may obscure a window by installing blinds or curtains, or by tinting, shading or any other window treatment, for the purpose of temperature control or the reduction of glare from direct sunlight. Division 3—Printed Information 19. Posters (1) In this regulation, "player information poster" means a poster that is in the form and contains the information, in the English language, set out in the Minister's specifications. r. 18 -- 24 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 3—Gaming Machines Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 20 (2) At all times when gaming machines are available for gaming in an approved venue, the venue operator must ensure that player information posters are displayed in accordance with this regulation in the gaming machine area of the approved venue. Penalty: 20 penalty units. (3) At all times when gaming machines are available for gaming in a casino, the casino operator must ensure that player information posters are displayed in accordance with this regulation in the area of the casino approved by the Commission in which gaming machines are situated. Penalty: 20 penalty units. (4) Player information posters must be displayed— (a) in the ratio of not less than one poster for every 15 gaming machines available for gaming; and (b) in such a manner that the information contained in them is clearly visible to a person sitting or standing in front of a gaming machine in the area. (5) Nothing in this regulation prevents the display of posters containing information in languages other than English. 20. Talkers (1) In this regulation, "player information talker" means a talker that— (a) is in a form and contains the information, in the English language, set out in the Minister's specifications; and (b) is affixed to a gaming machine. r. 20 -- 25 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 3—Gaming Machines Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 21 (2) At all times when a gaming machine is available for gaming in an approved venue, the venue operator must ensure that a player information talker is displayed on the gaming machine in accordance with this regulation. Penalty: 20 penalty units. (3) At all times when a gaming machine is available for gaming in a casino, the casino operator must ensure that a player information talker is displayed on the gaming machine in accordance with this regulation. Penalty: 20 penalty units. (4) If the Minister's specifications set out 2 or more player information talkers that differ from each other in form or information or both, the different player information talkers must be distributed evenly, as far as practicable, within the approved venue or casino. Example If the Minister's specifications set out 5 different player information talkers and there are 100 gaming machines in an approved venue or casino, then each particular type of player information talker must be affixed to 20 gaming machines. (5) Nothing in this regulation prevents the display of talkers containing information in languages other than English. 21. Brochures (1) In this regulation, "player information brochure" means a brochure that is in the form and contains the information, in the English language, set out in the Minister's specifications. (2) At all times when gaming machines are available for gaming in an approved venue, the venue operator must ensure that player information brochures are available at each cashier area in the r. 21 -- 26 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 3—Gaming Machines Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 22 approved venue in accordance with this regulation. Penalty: 20 penalty units. (3) The total number of player information brochures available must be at least equal to the number of gaming machines in the gaming machine area of the approved venue. (4) At all times when a gaming machine is available for gaming in a casino, the casino operator must ensure that one or more player information brochures are displayed on the gaming machine in accordance with this regulation. Penalty: 20 penalty units. (5) Nothing in this regulation prevents the provision or display of brochures containing information in languages other than English. 22. Commission to provide information to gaming operators and casino operator The Commission must provide a copy of each player information poster, player information talker and player information brochure to each gaming operator and casino operator in a form allowing them to be copied. 23. Gaming operator to provide sufficient copies of player information (1) A gaming operator must provide to each venue operator with whom the gaming operator has a contract for the supply of gaming machines player information posters, player information talkers and player information brochures in sufficient numbers to enable the venue operator to comply with regulations 19, 20 and 21. Penalty: 20 penalty units. r. 22 -- 27 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 3—Gaming Machines Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 23 (2) On request by a venue operator with whom a gaming operator has a contract for the supply of gaming machines, the gaming operator must, within 14 days of the request, provide the venue operator with any further player information posters, player information talkers and player information brochures that the venue operator needs to enable the venue operator to comply with regulations 19, 20 and 21. Penalty: 20 penalty units. (3) A gaming operator, venue operator or casino operator must not alter the form of or information contained on or in a player information poster, player information talker or player information brochure unless the alteration is made to comply with an amendment to the Minister's specifications. Penalty: 20 penalty units. 24. Change in Minister' specifications (1) Within 14 days after an amendment of the Minister's specifications, the Commission must— (a) notify each gaming operator and casino operator of the amendment; and (b) if the amendment requires the amendment of any player information poster, player information talker or player information brochure, provide a copy of the amended poster, talker or brochure to each gaming operator and casino operator in a form allowing it to be copied. (2) Within 3 months after receiving a copy of an amended player information poster, player information talker or player information brochure under sub-regulation (1), each gaming operator must provide to each venue operator with whom the gaming operator has a contract for the supply r. 24 -- 28 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 3—Gaming Machines Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 24 of gaming machines copies of the amended poster, talker or brochure in sufficient numbers to enable the venue operator to comply with regulation 19, 20 or 21 (as the case requires). Penalty: 20 penalty units. (3) If the Minister's specifications are amended in relation to the form of, or information to be contained in, a player information poster, player information talker or player information brochure, it is sufficient compliance with regulation 19(2) or (3), 20(2) or (3) or 21(2) or (4) (as the case requires) for a period of 4 months immediately following the amendment, if the poster, talker or brochure complies with the Minister's specifications as in force immediately before the amendment. Division 4—Electronic Information 25. What is electronic game information? Electronic game information is the following information generated by, and displayed on the screen of, a gaming machine for each game that may be played on that machine— (a) the return to players of that game; (b) the average number of individual games played per any win, based on one line being played per game; (c) the chances or odds of achieving the top 5 and bottom 5 (in value) individual winning combinations; (d) the maximum and minimum bet options available. r. 25 -- 29 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 3—Gaming Machines Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 25 26. Gaming machines must generate and display electronic game information (1) Each gaming machine available for gaming in an approved venue or casino must be capable of generating and displaying and, at the election of a player, must generate and display electronic game information in respect of each game played on the gaming machine. (2) The requirement for generating and displaying electronic game information applies— (a) in respect of a new game, on and after the commencement of these Regulations; (b) in respect of any other game, on and after 1 January 2008. 27. What is electronic player information? Electronic player information is the following information generated by, and displayed on the screen of, a gaming machine— (a) cash in, being the amount (expressed in dollars and cents) the player has put into the gaming machine during the session; (b) credits played, being the amount (expressed in dollars and cents) wagered by the player on the gaming machine during the session; (c) credits won, being the amount (expressed in dollars and cents) won by the player on the gaming machine during the session; (d) the session win or loss, being the difference (expressed in dollars and cents) between credits won and credits played; (e) cash out, being the amount (expressed in dollars and cents) collected from the gaming machine by the player during the session; r. 26 -- 30 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 3—Gaming Machines Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 26 (f) credits available, being the amount (expressed in dollars and cents) that is currently available for the player to wager on the gaming machine; (g) the time the player began the session; (h) the current time of day; (i) the length of the session; (j) if jackpot win amounts are not included on the credit meter of the gaming machine, a statement that the information displayed does not include amounts won from a jackpot during the session. Example 1 The following is an example of electronic player information on a system where all jackpot win amounts are included on the credit meter: Cash in $100.00 Credits played $245.50 Credits won $239.70 Session Win or (Loss) ($5.80) Cash out $0.00 Credits available $94.20 Time commenced 8:48 p.m. Current time 10.52 p.m. Total time played 2 hours 4 minutes. r. 27 -- 31 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 3—Gaming Machines Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 27 Example 2 The following is an example of electronic player information on a system where not all jackpot win amounts in the session are included on the credit meter: Cash in $100.00 Credits played $245.50 Credits won $239.70* Session Win or (Loss) ($5.80)* Cash out $0.00 Credits available $94.20* Time commenced 8:48 p.m. Current time 10.52 p.m. Total time played 2 hours 4 minutes. * These totals do not include amounts won from a jackpot during the session. 28. Gaming machines must generate and display electronic player information (1) Each gaming machine available for gaming in an approved venue or casino must be capable of generating and displaying and, at the election of a player, must generate and display electronic player information in respect of all games played on the gaming machine in a session. (2) The requirement for generating and displaying electronic player information applies— (a) in respect of a new game, on and after the commencement of these Regulations; (b) in respect of any other game, on and after 1 January 2008. r. 28 -- 32 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 3—Gaming Machines Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 28 29. Venue operator to notify gaming operator if electronic information fails (1) Immediately on becoming aware that a gaming machine in an approved venue does not, or is not able to, generate or display electronic information in accordance with regulations 26 and 28, the venue operator must give written notice of that fact to the gaming operator who supplied the machine to the venue operator, together with the following— (a) the identification number for the gaming machine issued under section 3.5.8 of the Act; (b) the date and time that the venue operator became aware that the information was not, or was not able to be, generated or displayed in accordance with regulations 26 and 28; (c) details of the failure to comply. Penalty: 20 penalty units. (2) If— (a) a venue operator gives a notice under sub- regulation (1) in respect of a gaming machine; and (b) the gaming machine is subsequently able to generate or display electronic information in accordance with regulations 26 and 28— the venue operator must give written notice of that fact to the gaming operator who supplied the machine to the venue operator, together with details of how compliance was achieved. (3) This regulation does not apply to a venue operator who is a casino operator. r. 29 -- 33 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 3—Gaming Machines Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 29 30. Gaming operator not to allow gaming on gaming machine without electronic information display A gaming operator must not permit a gaming machine of that operator to be played if the gaming operator knows, or could reasonably be expected to know, that the gaming machine does not, or is not able to, generate or display electronic information in accordance with regulations 26 and 28. Penalty: 20 penalty units. 31. Casino operator not to allow gaming on gaming machine without electronic information display A casino operator must not permit a gaming machine in the casino to be played if the casino operator knows, or could reasonably be expected to know, that the gaming machine does not, or is not able to, generate or display electronic information in accordance with regulations 26 and 28. Penalty: 20 penalty units. Division 5—Jackpot Information 32. What is jackpot information? (1) Jackpot information is the following information in relation to each game that may be played on a gaming machine that is part of a linked jackpot arrangement— (a) a statement that the gaming machine is part of a linked jackpot arrangement; (b) the total return to players of the game, being the sum of the return to players contributed by the game and the return to players contributed by the linked jackpot arrangement; r. 30 -- 34 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 3—Gaming Machines Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 30 (c) the return to players of the game contributed by the linked jackpot arrangement. (2) The requirement for providing jackpot information applies— (a) in respect of a new game, on and after the commencement of these Regulations; (b) in respect of any other game, on and after 1 January 2008. 33. Provision of jackpot information Jackpot information must be provided on each gaming machine that is part of a linked jackpot arrangement by either or both of the following methods— (a) a talker affixed to the gaming machine containing the information in the English language; or (b) the display of the information on the screen of the gaming machine in conjunction with the electronic game information required by regulation 26. 34. Jackpot information talkers (1) This regulation applies in relation to a gaming machine that is part of a linked jackpot arrangement if jackpot information is not provided by displaying the information on the screen of the gaming machine. (2) Each gaming operator must provide a sufficient number of talkers to comply with regulation 33(a) to each venue operator with whom the gaming operator has a contract for the supply of gaming machines that are part of a linked jackpot arrangement. Penalty: 20 penalty units. r. 33 -- 35 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 3—Gaming Machines Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 31 (3) At all times when a gaming machine that is part of a linked jackpot arrangement is available for gaming in an approved venue, the venue operator must ensure that a talker containing jackpot information in the English language is displayed on the gaming machine. Penalty: 20 penalty units. (4) On request by a venue operator with whom a gaming operator has a contract for the supply of gaming machines, the gaming operator must, within 14 days of the request, provide the venue operator with any further talkers that the venue operator needs to enable the venue operator to comply with sub-regulation (3). Penalty: 20 penalty units. (5) At all times when a gaming machine that is part of a linked jackpot arrangement is available for gaming in a casino, the casino operator must ensure that a talker containing jackpot information in the English language is displayed on the gaming machine. Penalty: 20 penalty units (6) Nothing in this regulation prevents the display of talkers containing information in languages other than English. (7) The requirement to display a talker under this regulation is in addition to the requirement to display a talker under regulation 20. Division 6—Electronic Jackpot Information 35. Application of Division This Division applies in relation to a gaming machine that is part of a linked jackpot arrangement if jackpot information is not provided by a talker. r. 35 -- 36 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 3—Gaming Machines Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 32 36. Electronic jackpot information Each gaming machine that is part of a linked jackpot arrangement and is available for gaming in an approved venue or casino must be capable of generating and displaying and, at the election of a player, must generate and display jackpot information. 37. Venue operator to notify gaming operator if electronic jackpot information fails (1) Immediately on becoming aware that a gaming machine in an approved venue that is part of a linked jackpot arrangement does not, or is not able to, generate or display jackpot information in accordance with regulation 36, the venue operator must give written notice of that fact to the gaming operator who supplied the machine to the venue operator, together with the following— (a) the identification number for the gaming machine issued under section 3.5.8 of the Act; (b) the date and time that the venue operator became aware that the information was not, or was not able to be, generated or displayed in accordance with regulation 36; (c) details of the failure to comply. Penalty: 20 penalty units. (2) If— (a) a venue operator gives a notice under sub- regulation (1) in respect of a gaming machine; and r. 36 -- 37 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 3—Gaming Machines Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 33 (b) the gaming machine is subsequently able to generate or display jackpot information in accordance with regulation 36— the venue operator must give written notice of that fact to the gaming operator who supplied the machine to the venue operator, together with details of how compliance was achieved. (3) This regulation does not apply to a venue operator who is a casino operator. 38. Gaming operator not to allow gaming on gaming machine without electronic jackpot information display A gaming operator must not permit a gaming machine of that operator that is part of a linked jackpot arrangement to be played if the gaming operator knows, or could reasonably be expected to know, that the gaming machine does not, or is not able to, generate or display jackpot information in accordance with regulation 36. Penalty: 20 penalty units. 39. Casino operator not to allow gaming on gaming machine without electronic jackpot information display A casino operator must not permit a gaming machine in the casino that is part of a linked jackpot arrangement to be played if the casino operator knows, or could reasonably be expected to know, that the gaming machine does not, or is not able to, generate or display jackpot information in accordance with regulation 36. Penalty: 20 penalty units. r. 38 -- 38 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 3—Gaming Machines Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 34 Division 7—Loyalty Schemes 40. Information to be contained in written statement For the purposes of section 3.5.36(1)(a)(ii) of the Act, the prescribed information is— (a) the information contained in that part of the Minister's specifications that applies to brochures; (b) a statement to the effect that, under section 3.5.36(3) of the Act, any new limit set by a participant under section 3.5.36(2) of the Act that increases the time or loss limits does not take effect until the time determined by the loyalty scheme provider, which must be at least 24 hours after the participant has notified the loyalty scheme provider of the new limit; (c) a statement to the effect that, under section 3.5.41(1) of the Act, a person who is or was a participant in a loyalty scheme may have access to any information held by the loyalty scheme provider relating to the person's participation in the scheme and that a fee not exceeding $20 may be charged for the provision of access to the information. Note: Section 3.5.36(1)(a)(i) of the Act requires that the written statement must also inform a prospective participant in a loyalty scheme that a participant may, at any time, set time and loss limits as provided by that section. r. 40 -- 39 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 3—Gaming Machines Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 35 41. Information to be contained in player activity statement (1) For the purposes of section 3.5.37(1) of the Act, the prescribed information is— (a) the name of the participant; (b) the number or other identifier of the player loyalty card or account assigned to the participant by the loyalty scheme provider; (c) the statement period; (d) at the time of preparation of the statement, the time and loss limits (if any) set by the participant; (e) in respect of all times during the statement period when the participant used his or her player loyalty card or account in the manner instructed by the loyalty scheme provider while playing a gaming machine— (i) the total number of hours and minutes the participant played gaming machines; and (ii) the total number of days, being any period of 24 hours set by the loyalty scheme provider, on which the participant played gaming machines; and (iii) the net amount won or lost during the statement period by the participant on gaming machines expressed in accordance with sub-regulation (3) or (4) (as the case requires); (f) the information specified in paragraph (e) in respect of each calendar month during the statement period; r. 41 -- 40 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 3—Gaming Machines Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 36 (g) a statement to the effect that a participant may cease participating in the loyalty scheme by notifying the loyalty scheme provider; (h) a statement to the effect that a participant may set time and loss limits and change the limits by notifying the loyalty scheme provider; (i) a statement to the effect that the player activity statement only contains information relating to occasions where the participant used his or her player loyalty card or account in the manner instructed by the loyalty scheme provider while playing gaming machines; (j) the starting time of the period of 24 hours set by the loyalty scheme provider as a day; (k) if a loyalty scheme does not record jackpot payments won from playing gaming machines that are part of a linked jackpot arrangement, a statement to the effect that the player activity statement does not include information about any jackpot payments won from playing a gaming machine that is part of a linked jackpot arrangement; (l) the statement "Excessive gambling may cause financial problems for some people"; (m) the name and telephone number of an organisation from which problem gambling assistance may be obtained; (n) a statement to the effect that the player activity statement is a summary of player activity, and that full details of the transactions are available on request, and that a fee not exceeding $20 may be charged for the provision of access to the information; r. 41 -- 41 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 3—Gaming Machines Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 37 (o) if a loyalty scheme provider's system records the amount won or lost by a participant for each session of playing a gaming machine only in dollar amounts, a statement to the effect that the net amount recorded as won or lost by the participant is the sum of the amounts won or lost, calculated to the nearest dollar, in each session of playing a gaming machine and that the accuracy of this amount is dependent on the participant using the player loyalty card or account in the manner instructed by the loyalty scheme provider. (2) The statement and information referred to in sub- regulation (1)(l) and (m) must be printed in bold or in a font that is at least two points larger than the font used elsewhere in the statement. (3) The net amount won or lost by a participant is to be expressed in dollars and cents, except as provided by sub-regulation (4). (4) If a loyalty scheme provider's system does not record cents, the net amount won or lost must be expressed in dollars, being the sum of the amounts won or lost in each relevant session of playing a gaming machine, with each of those amounts being calculated to the nearest dollar. Examples Example 1 The following is an example of a player activity statement where— (a) the loyalty scheme records jackpot payments won from playing gaming machines that are part of a linked jackpot arrangement; and (b) the loyalty scheme provider's system records amounts in dollars and cents. r. 41 -- 42 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 3—Gaming Machines Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 38 Player Activity Statement for Ms J Smith Statement Period: 01/03/04 to 30/09/04 Card or Membership Number: 123 456 78 Current daily time limit: 2 hours Current daily net loss limit: $30.00 Net Amount Won or (Lost): $(60.00) No. of Days: 15 Total duration: 22 hours and 53 minutes Time spent playing gaming machines and amount won or lost each month Month No. of Days Duration $Net Amount Won or (Lost) March 4 6h 35m (50.10) May 2 3h 32m (15.00) June 2 2h 21m (33.20) July 2 3h 13m (55.00) August 3 5h 11m (14.00) September 2 2h 1m (2.70) Notes: 1. In this statement, a day starts at 4.00 a.m. 2. This activity statement only contains information relating to occasions where you used your player loyalty card or account in the manner instructed by the loyalty scheme provider while playing gaming machines. 3. This statement is a summary of your gaming activity for the period shown. Full details may be obtained by contacting the loyalty scheme provider as described in this statement. A fee not exceeding $20 may apply for provision of the detailed information. 4. You may cease participating in this loyalty scheme by contacting the loyalty scheme provider. r. 41 -- 43 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 3—Gaming Machines Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 39 5. You may set or change the amount of time you may play games under the scheme or your net loss limits on games played under the scheme by contacting the loyalty scheme provider. You can contact the loyalty scheme provider— * by writing to the gaming operator at 123 Street, Suburb, Vic; or * at the gaming venue. Excessive gambling may cause financial problems for some people. Assistance for problem gamblers may be obtained by calling the Gamblers Help Line 1 800 156 789. Example 2 The following is an example of a player activity statement where— (a) the loyalty scheme does not record jackpot payments won from playing gaming machines that are part of a linked jackpot arrangement; and (b) the loyalty scheme provider's system records amounts in dollars only. Player Activity Statement for Ms J Smith Statement Period: 01/03/04 to 30/09/04 Card or Membership Number: 123 456 78 Current daily time limit: 2 hours Current daily net loss limit: $30.00 Net Amount Won or (Lost): $(60) No. of Days: 15 Total duration: 22 hours and 53 minutes r. 41 -- 44 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 3—Gaming Machines Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 40 Time spent playing gaming machines and amount won or lost each month Month No. of Days Duration $Net Amount Won or (Lost) March 4 6h 35m (51) May 2 3h 32m (15) June 2 2h 21m (33) July 2 3h 13m (55) August 3 5h 11m (14) September 2 2h 1m (2) Notes: 1. In this statement, a day starts at 4.00 a.m. 2. This activity statement only contains information relating to occasions where you used your player loyalty card or account in the manner instructed by the loyalty scheme provider while playing gaming machines. 3. This statement does not include information about any jackpot payments won from playing a gaming machine that is part of a linked jackpot arrangement. 4. The net amount recorded as won or lost by you is the sum of the amounts won or lost, calculated to the nearest dollar, in each session of playing a gaming machine and the accuracy of this amount is dependant on you using the player loyalty card or account in the manner instructed by the loyalty scheme provider. 5. This statement is a summary of your gaming activity for the period shown. Full details may be obtained by contacting the loyalty scheme provider as described in this statement. A fee not exceeding $20 may apply for provision of the detailed information. 6. You may cease participating in this loyalty scheme by contacting the loyalty scheme provider. 7. You may set or change the amount of time you may play games under the scheme or your net loss limits on games played under the scheme by contacting the loyalty scheme provider. r. 41 -- 45 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 3—Gaming Machines Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 41 You can contact the loyalty scheme provider— * by writing to the gaming operator at 123 Street, Suburb, Vic; or * at the gaming venue. Excessive gambling may cause financial problems for some people. Assistance for problem gamblers may be obtained by calling the Gamblers Help Line 1 800 156 789. Division 8—Miscellaneous 42. Method of determination of net cash balance For the purposes of the definition of "daily net cash balance" in section 3.6.2 of the Act, the amount to be deducted from the total amount wagered in relation to a gaming machine for payment to a jackpot special prize pool is determined— (a) in the case of a gaming machine of the holder of the gaming licence and the operator or operators (if any) of the gaming licence approved under section 4.3.15(1)(b) of the Act, by multiplying the total amount wagered by not more than 0·03 as determined by the Commission from time to time; (b) in the case of a gaming machine of a gaming operator who holds a gaming operator's licence and the declared operator (if any) of the licence, with respect to a particular jackpot special prize pool, by— (i) multiplying Z (where Z is the total amount wagered less the sum of all prizes paid) by not more than 0·10; or r. 42 -- 46 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 3—Gaming Machines Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 42 (ii) multiplying the total amount wagered by not more than 0·04— as determined by the Commission from time to time. 43. Notification of determination (1) The Commission, immediately after making a determination under regulation 42, must serve notice in writing of the determination on the gaming operator of a gaming machine affected by the determination. (2) A determination under regulation 42, takes effect on the day specified in the notice, not being a day earlier than 7 days after the date on which notice of the determination was served on the gaming operator. 44. Application for venue operator's licence— publication of notice For the purposes of section 3.4.8(3)(a) of the Act, the prescribed information to be contained in the notice published by an applicant for a venue operator's licence is— (a) a statement that an application has been made; and (b) the applicant's name and business address; and (c) the name and address of the venue at which the applicant proposes to conduct gaming, if known; and (d) the number of gaming machines proposed to be installed at the venue, if known; and (e) the times at which it is proposed the venue will be open for gaming, if known; and (f) the address and telephone number of the Commission. r. 43 -- 47 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 3—Gaming Machines Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 43 45. Application for listing on the Roll—publication of notice For the purposes of section 3.4.61(3)(a) of the Act, the prescribed information to be contained in the notice published by an applicant for listing on the Roll of Manufacturers, Suppliers and Testers is— (a) a statement that an application has been made; and (b) the applicant's name and business address; and (c) the address and telephone number of the Commission. 46. Restricted components The following components are restricted components for the purposes of the definition of "restricted component" in section 1.3 of the Act— (a) software designed specifically for a game, a gaming machine, linked jackpot equipment or an electronic monitoring system; (b) a software storage medium designed specifically for a game, a gaming machine, linked jackpot equipment or an electronic monitoring system; (c) a memory module designed specifically for a game, a gaming machine, linked jackpot equipment or an electronic monitoring system; (d) an electronic module (including, but not limited to, a circuit board, but not including a repeater, signal amplifier or line isolation device) designed specifically for a game, a gaming machine, linked jackpot equipment or an electronic monitoring system. r. 45 -- 48 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 3—Gaming Machines Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 44 47. Duties of special employees of venue operators For the purposes of section 3.4.3 of the Act and the definition of "special employee" in section 3.4.38 of the Act, the prescribed duties that may be carried out by the holder of a special employee's licence employed or working in an approved venue are— (a) to provide immediate supervision of persons carrying out the duties in paragraphs (b) to (g); (b) to investigate gaming machine irregularities and disputes players have about a gaming machine and to report them to the gaming operator; (c) to validate a win by a player on a gaming machine; (d) to pay prizes and refunds; (e) to provide gaming tokens to players, to redeem gaming tokens for players and to physically or electronically store gaming tokens; (f) to possess and issue gaming equipment keys to other special employees and technicians; (g) to access any locked area of a gaming machine. 48. Duties of special employees of gaming operators For the purposes of section 3.4.3 of the Act and the definition of "special employee" in section 3.4.38 of the Act, the prescribed duties that may be carried out by the holder of a special employee's licence employed by or working for a gaming operator are— r. 47 -- 49 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 3—Gaming Machines Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 45 (a) to provide immediate supervision of persons carrying out the duties prescribed in paragraphs (b) to (i); (b) to maintain accounts and perform reconciliations in relation to returns and payments required under the Act; (c) to possess and issue gaming equipment keys to other special employees and technicians; (d) to be responsible for the security of data within gaming equipment relating to games and gaming, the electronic monitoring system and player accounts; (e) in relation to gaming equipment software— (i) to program the software; (ii) to prepare, collate and access documentation of the software; (iii) to be responsible for the security of the software; (f) to transfer gaming equipment software into operational mode; (g) to make a variation to a game in accordance with an approval given under section 3.5.5 of the Act; (h) to manually re-activate gaming equipment in accordance with operating procedures that form part of an approval given under sections 3.5.4, 3.5.5, 3.5.7 or 3.5.13 of the Act; (i) to access any locked area of a gaming machine. r. 48 -- 50 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 3—Gaming Machines Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 46 49. Duties of technicians For the purposes of section 3.4.4 of the Act and the definition of "technician" in section 3.4.55 of the Act, the prescribed duties are— (a) to provide immediate supervision of persons carrying out the duties prescribed in paragraphs (b) and (c); (b) to install gaming equipment; (c) to connect gaming equipment to the electronic monitoring system at the premises of a gaming operator or at an approved venue. __________________ r. 49 -- 51 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 4—Conduct of Wagering Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 47 PART 4—CONDUCT OF WAGERING 50. Definition In this Part, "operator" means the holder of the wagering licence or the wagering operator, if any. 51. Display of betting rules (1) The operator must display the betting rules in each cash outlet in a position readily accessible to the public. (2) The operator must make a copy of the betting rules available at its principal place of business on demand by any person. 52. Management and control of betting offices Every betting office must be under the management and control of an officer, employee or agent of the operator appointed by the operator for that purpose. 53. Numbering and bracketing of selections (1) Subject to this regulation, the operator must allot to each selection in a totalisator a list number corresponding with the number of the selection (if any) in the official program of the controlling body. (2) If there are more selections than there are list numbers available for allocation by the operator, the operator may create a sufficient number of brackets so that the highest list number allotted to any selection does not exceed the highest list number available. (3) The operator may, at its option, create brackets for use in conjunction with any bet type offered by the operator. r. 50 -- 52 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 4—Conduct of Wagering Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 48 (4) Selections bracketed together under sub- regulation (2) or (3) must— (a) each be allotted the same list number with a distinguishing letter shown alongside that common list number; and (b) be allotted one list number only and (with the exception of a totalisator for wagering known as a feature double totalisator) bets accepted by the operator or an agent of the operator in respect of that bracket number must be taken to be invested on each selection included in that bracket. 54. Provision and display of information (1) The operator must obtain any information that is necessary to allow the operator to make selections and to declare dividends or prizes. (2) The operator must display in betting offices the information that is obtained by it under sub- regulation (1). 55. Determination and display of dividends or prizes (1) The operator must display in betting offices the results of events on which it conducts totalisators. (2) The operator must determine the dividends or prizes payable by it on having obtained the information referred to in regulation 54(1) and display in betting offices the dividends payable by it in respect of events on which it conducts totalisators. r. 54 -- 53 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 4—Conduct of Wagering Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 49 56. Protests (1) In the case of a totalisator for wagering, if a protest is lodged in accordance with the rules of racing, the money available for dividends must be retained until the protest has been decided by the stewards and that money must thereafter be dealt with in accordance with the decision of the stewards on the protest. (2) Prior to a decision on any protest of the kind referred to in sub-regulation (1), the operator may pay any dividends that it is satisfied will not be affected by the result of the protest. 57. Financial statements Within 14 days after the day on which a totalisator or an approved betting competition is conducted by the operator, the operator must provide to the Commission a return of particulars in relation to that totalisator or approved betting competition in the form in Schedule 3 or in any other manner or form that is approved by the Commission. 58. Payments into pools The operator may, in respect of any event, either— (a) prior to commencing to accept bets in respect of an event, allocate an amount of money to be used to increase the money available for dividends or prizes in respect of a totalisator or approved betting competition in respect of that event; or (b) after ceasing to accept bets in respect of an event, supplement the amount of money available for dividends or prizes in respect of a totalisator or approved betting competition in respect of that event so as to return a specified minimum dividend or prize. r. 56 -- 54 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 4—Conduct of Wagering Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 50 59. Particulars on ticket Every ticket issued by the operator in respect of a totalisator or an approved betting competition must identify by words and numbers or words or numbers, as the case may be— (a) the totalisator or approved betting competition concerned; and (b) the date and place of issue of the ticket; and (c) the selection or combination of selections chosen; and (d) the amount of the bet. 60. Significant events (1) On discovering a significant event in respect of a totalisator or an approved betting competition conducted by the operator, the operator must, without delay and not more than 24 hours after the discovery, report the occurrence of the significant event to the Commission and provide to the Commission any further information in relation to the occurrence of the significant event that the Commission may require. (2) For the purposes of sub-regulation (1), "significant event" means— (a) an error in the calculation of a dividend or prize; (b) an error in the calculation of the money available for dividends; (c) the acceptance by the operator of a bet— (i) in the case of a bet in a totalisator— after the start of the event on which the bet is accepted; or r. 59 -- 55 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 4—Conduct of Wagering Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 51 (ii) in the case of a bet in an approved betting competition—after the start of the event in respect of which the bet is accepted or after the operator has indicated that it is not accepting, or has ceased to accept, bets in respect of that event, whichever is the later; (d) the manipulation or attempted manipulation by a person employed by the operator of the equipment (including computer software) used in connection with wagering or approved betting competitions; (e) the misuse by a person employed by the operator of information obtained by that person as a result of his or her employment; (f) the presentation of a forged ticket or the forgery or attempted forgery of a ticket in respect of a totalisator or an approved betting competition; (g) the cancellation of a bet after the result of the event on which the bet was made has been decided; (h) a period of time in excess of 10 minutes during which the operator is unable to accept bets at a time when the operator's betting offices are open for business; (i) the activation of the operator's emergency procedures or disaster recovery procedures in connection with the operator's totalisator business. r. 60 -- 56 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 4—Conduct of Wagering Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 52 61. Termination of acceptance of bets The operator must establish and maintain in place procedures or systems approved by the Commission to terminate the acceptance of bets by the operator— (a) in the case of a bet in a totalisator—after the start of the event on which the bet is accepted; or (b) in the case of a bet in an approved betting competition—after the start of the event in respect of which the bet is accepted or after the operator has indicated that it is not accepting, or has ceased to accept, bets in respect of that event, whichever is the later. __________________ r. 61 -- 57 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 5—Trade Promotion Lotteries Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 53 PART 5—TRADE PROMOTION LOTTERIES 62. Conditions of a permit to conduct a trade promotion lottery (1) For the purposes of section 5.7.5(1)(b) of the Act, this regulation prescribes the conditions of a permit to conduct a trade promotion lottery. (2) A permit holder must conduct a trade promotion lottery so as to benefit primarily the trade or business being promoted by the lottery and in accordance with the information provided in, or in support of, the application. (3) A permit holder must ensure that— (a) all information designed to or likely to induce a person to enter a trade promotion lottery; and (b) any scratch and win card— includes— (c) the permit number; and (d) the closing date of the trade promotion lottery; and (e) if applicable, where and when the lottery will be drawn; and (f) the name and date of the publication in which the names of winners will be published. (4) If the permit holder or the person whose trade or business is to be promoted by a trade promotion lottery intends to use any information relating to an entrant in the trade promotion lottery for a purpose other than the conduct of the lottery— (a) each purpose must be stated in the conditions of entry; and r. 62 -- 58 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 5—Trade Promotion Lotteries Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 54 (b) the permit holder and the person whose trade or business is being promoted by the lottery must not use, or permit to be used, the information relating to an entrant in the lottery except in accordance with the purpose stated in the conditions of entry. (5) A permit holder must cause— (a) the names of winners of prizes worth more than $250 in a trade promotion lottery to be published in— (i) a newspaper circulating generally in Victoria; or (ii) if the trade promotion lottery was advertised solely through a trade journal, promotional magazine or a similar publication, that publication; or (iii) if the value of all the prizes in the trade promotion lottery is $5000 or less, a newspaper circulating in the area in which the trade promotion lottery was held; and (b) the winners to be advised in writing. (6) An entrant in a trade promotion lottery must not be required to be present at the drawing of the lottery in order to participate unless— (a) entry to the lottery is only available in the premises in which the draw is to take place; and (b) the draw is to take place within 24 hours after the commencement of the lottery. (7) If a winner is present at the draw or is otherwise readily identified, the permit holder must pay or otherwise transfer the prize to the winner within 28 days after the draw. r. 62 -- 59 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 5—Trade Promotion Lotteries Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 55 (8) If— (a) a winner of a prize is not readily identified; and (b) reasonable efforts have unsuccessfully been made to identify the winner of the prize; and (c) the conditions of entry provide that the permit holder may draw an additional entrant's name in such a situation; and (d) an additional entrant's name is drawn— the additional entrant's name is substituted for the name of the winner of that prize. (9) The conditions of entry for a trade promotion lottery conducted with scratch and win cards must include— (a) disclosure of— (i) the maximum number of scratch and win cards to be distributed; and (ii) the total number and individual value of the prizes; and (b) a condition that printing errors and other quality control matters will not be used as a reason for refusing payment of prizes. 63. Records in relation to trade promotion lotteries For the purposes of section 5.7.18 of the Act, the prescribed information that must be kept by the holder of a permit to conduct a trade promotion lottery is— (a) the manner in which entries to the trade promotion lottery were solicited; and (b) when and how the trade promotion lottery was drawn; and r. 63 -- 60 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 5—Trade Promotion Lotteries Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 56 (c) the names and addresses of the winners of any prize valued at $1000 or more and a description of their respective prizes. 64. Trade promotion lottery with prize value of $5000 or less (1) For the purposes of section 5.7.2(1)(b)(ii) of the Act, the conditions set out in this regulation are prescribed. (2) A person who conducts a lottery referred to in section 5.7.2 of the Act— (a) must obtain the prior written consent for the conduct of the lottery from the person whose trade or business is to be promoted by the lottery; and (b) must conduct the lottery so as to benefit primarily the trade or business being promoted; and (c) must ensure that all information designed to or likely to induce a person to enter the lottery includes— (i) the closing date of the lottery; and (ii) where and when the lottery will be drawn; and (iii) the name and date of the publication in which the names of the winners will be published; and (iv) the conditions of entry, if any; and (d) must cause the names of winners of all prizes worth more than $250 to be published in— (i) a newspaper circulating generally in Victoria; or r. 64 -- 61 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 5—Trade Promotion Lotteries Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 57 (ii) if the lottery was advertised solely through a trade journal, promotional magazine or similar publication, that publication; or (iii) if the value of the prizes in the lottery is $500 or less, a newspaper circulating in the area in which the trade promotion lottery was held; and (e) must cause the winners of those prizes to be advised in writing; and (f) must ensure that records are kept that provide— (i) an accurate financial accounting of the trade promotion lottery; and (ii) an accurate accounting for all entries; and (iii) an accurate reporting of the distribution of the prizes. (3) The requirements of regulation 62(5), (7), (8) and (9) apply to a lottery referred to in section 5.7.2 of the Act as if— (a) a reference to a trade promotion lottery were a reference to such a lottery; and (b) a reference to a permit holder were a reference to a person who conducts such a lottery. __________________ r. 64 -- 62 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 6—Club Keno Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 58 PART 6—CLUB KENO 65. Accredited representatives (1) A participant may accredit in writing representatives of the participant to sell tickets in club keno games. (2) Accredited representatives must hold a venue operator's licence under the Act or a casino licence under the Casino Control Act 1991. (3) A participant must supply to the Commission the names and addresses of representatives accredited by it. 66. Definition of club keno game For the purposes of the definition of "club keno game" in section 1.3 of the Act, a club keno game is a game that is played— (a) on a club keno system approved by the Commission; and (b) after the players have selected in accordance with the rules in regulation 67— (i) a maximum of 15 numbers from the numbers 1 to 80 inclusive to match any of 20 numbers to be drawn in the playing of the game; or (ii) heads, tails or evens— by drawing 20 numbers from the numbers 1 to 80 inclusive by a method of random selection approved by the Commission. r. 65 -- 63 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 6—Club Keno Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 59 67. Rules of club keno (1) The participants must conduct club keno games in accordance with the following rules— (a) a player enters a club keno game by buying a ticket and selecting— (i) 15 numbers or between 1 and 10 numbers from the numbers 1 to 80 inclusive; or (ii) heads, tails or evens; (b) in each club keno game a random selection of 20 numbers must be drawn from the numbers 1 to 80 inclusive; (c) a player who has selected a spot referred to in column 1 of the Table in Schedule 4 which includes a match referred to opposite it in column 2 of the Table in Schedule 4 wins a prize for the most numbers selected by the player which make a match but not for any other match in the game; (d) a player who has selected a spot 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 or 15 which does not include any of the numbers drawn in a club keno game wins the prize referred to opposite it in column 3 of the Table in Schedule 4; (e) a player who selects a spot 7 which is a match 7 or who selects a spot 8 which is a match 8 or who selects a spot 10 which is a match 10 wins the jackpot prize referred to opposite it in column 3 of the Table in Schedule 4; (f) a player who has selected heads in a club keno game where 11 or more of the numbers drawn are in the range 1 to 40 inclusive wins a prize of $2; r. 67 -- 64 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 6—Club Keno Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 60 (g) a player who has selected tails in a club keno game where 11 or more of the numbers drawn are in the range 41 to 80 inclusive wins a prize of $2; (h) a player who has selected evens in a club keno game where 10 of the numbers drawn are in the range 1 to 40 inclusive and 10 of the numbers drawn are in the range 41 to 80 inclusive wins a prize of $4; (i) if a jackpot prize is not won in a game of club keno, the prize continues to jackpot to succeeding games until won; (j) a player who has selected a spot which is a match for which the Commission has approved a bonus prize under sub-regulation (2) wins a bonus prize for the most numbers selected by the player which make the match; (k) a player who has selected a spot which does not include any of the numbers drawn in a club keno game in respect of which the Commission has approved a bonus prize for no match under sub-regulation (2) wins a bonus prize; (l) if a bonus prize approved by the Commission under sub-regulation (2) is not won in a game of club keno, the bonus prize jackpots to succeeding games in respect of which the Commission has approved a bonus prize until won. (2) The Commission may approve the payment of bonus prizes in the circumstances and amount and on the club keno games specified in the approval. r. 67 -- 65 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 6—Club Keno Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 61 (3) The rules of the club keno game and a brochure setting out the Table in Schedule 4 and bonus prizes approved from time to time by the Commission must be publicly displayed at the principal place of business of each participant and at every approved venue where tickets are available for sale. 68. Conduct of club keno games (1) The participants must— (a) provide a schedule of club keno games to the Commission not less than one week before the date of the first game on the schedule; and (b) notify the Commission in writing of a variation to the schedule before the schedule as varied is implemented. (2) The participants must not conduct a club keno game at a place other than the principal place of business of either of them except with the approval of the Commission. (3) The Commission may give approval under sub- regulation (2) not less than 2 working days before the club keno game and subject to any condition that the Commission thinks fit. (4) The Commission may require that a club keno game or series of games be conducted under the supervision of the Commission or a person authorised by the Commission. r. 68 -- 66 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 6—Club Keno Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 62 69. Publication of results The participants must ensure that— (a) as each club keno game is drawn the result is displayed electronically at all approved venues; and (b) the results of all club keno games during the previous year are available at all approved venues; and (c) the results of every club keno game conducted by them are available from their principal places of business between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. every working day for at least one year after the game. 70. Payment of prizes The participants must ensure that prizes in a club keno game are payable— (a) at their principal places of business between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on working days; and (b) where all games on a ticket have been played, at any approved venue for six months after the draw (whether or not a winning ticket was purchased at the venue); and (c) where all games on a ticket have not been played, at the approved venue where the ticket was purchased. 71. Hours for ticket sales and payment of prizes An accredited representative may sell tickets in, and pay prizes in respect of, a club keno game during any period when the supply of liquor for consumption on the premises is authorised under the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998. r. 69 -- 67 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 6—Club Keno Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 63 72. Prohibition on minors buying tickets—notice An accredited representative must cause to be displayed, at every place (other than in a gaming machine area) within an approved venue where tickets in club keno games are available for sale, a notice which states in prominent letters that tickets will not be sold to minors. 73. Reporting on club keno games (1) For each day on which club keno games are conducted, a participant operating a club keno system must provide to the Commission a report of the results of the games. (2) A report under sub-regulation (1) must— (a) be provided not more than 2 working days after the day to which it relates; and (b) state the number and total monetary value of tickets sold and prizes won in each game; and (c) the amount paid to the prizes fund under section 6.3.1 of the Act in respect of each game. 74. Technical specifications for club keno systems (1) The Commission must notify the participants in writing of specifications and criteria for— (a) components of a club keno system; and (b) the performance of the system. (2) Without limiting sub-regulation (1), the specifications and criteria may relate to— (a) security and protection of the club keno system from corruption, interference or unauthorised access; and (b) equipment for selling and validating tickets; and r. 72 -- 68 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 6—Club Keno Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 64 (c) electronic display of the results of club keno games at approved venues; and (d) communication within the system; and (e) recording of ticket sales, results of club keno games and validation of winning tickets; and (f) detection and recording of failures of communication within the club keno system and of irregularities and faults; and (g) back-up systems and software recovery. (3) The participants must not modify a club keno system in relation to any matter specified by the Commission under sub-regulation (1) without the prior approval in writing of the modification by the Commission. (4) The Commission may from time to time require that the participants provide the Commission with access to or information concerning the club keno system for the purpose of ascertaining whether it continues to comply with the specifications and criteria notified under sub-regulation (1). (5) The participants must comply with a requirement under sub-regulation (4). 75. Approval to commence club keno games (1) The participants must not commence the conduct of the game of club keno until the Commission has notified the participants that it has approved the club keno system. (2) The sale of tickets in club keno games at an approved venue must not commence until the Commission has advised the participants in writing that it is satisfied that the approved venue has been connected to the club keno system in accordance with the specifications and criteria notified under regulation 74. r. 75 -- 69 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 6—Club Keno Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 65 76. Security of certain equipment (1) A participant operating a club keno system must ensure that only persons authorised by it have physical access to the central processing unit and game result determination device of the club keno system. (2) Equipment at an approved venue which is used for the conduct or monitoring of club keno games must not be accessible to the public unless it is intended for public use. __________________ r. 76 -- 70 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 7—Community and Charitable Organisations Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 66 PART 7—COMMUNITY AND CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS Division 1—Sporting or recreational clubs or associations 77. Sporting or recreational club or association For the purposes of section 8.3.3(1)(b) of the Act, a sporting or recreational club or association is of a prescribed kind if— (a) it has a bona fide membership; and (b) it has been formed for recreational purposes or the promotion of any sport; and (c) if it is incorporated, it can show continuing compliance with the requirements of the law under which it is incorporated; and (d) if it is unincorporated— (i) it is managed by a committee, elected by the general body of members for a period of not less than 12 months, which meets regularly; and (ii) it consistently holds annual general meetings; and (iii) it records its decisions accurately in writing; and (e) it has a treasurer who maintains proper financial records and presents a statement of income and expenditure and a balance sheet at its annual general meeting; and (f) it operates a banking account in its name; and (g) it issues cheques signed by not less than 2 authorised officers; and r. 77 -- 71 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 7—Community and Charitable Organisations Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 67 (h) it has a constitution which provides that in the event of the club or association being disbanded, its net assets will not be distributed to members but will be distributed to— (i) a fund with objectives similar to those of the club or association; or (ii) a fund which is appropriated exclusively for a purpose referred to in paragraph (b)(i) of the definition of "community purpose" in section 1.3(1) of the Act; or (iii) a community or charitable organisation. Division 2—Bingo Permits 78. Conditions of bingo permit and rules of bingo (1) This Division prescribes— (a) the conditions under section 8.3.13(3)(a) of the Act in respect of the conduct of a session or sessions of bingo games; and (b) the rules of bingo. (2) The rules set out in Schedule 5 are prescribed for the conduct of bingo games. 79. Return in respect of bingo permit (1) It is a prescribed condition of a bingo permit that the permit holder must, before 1 October in each year that the bingo permit is in force, give the Commission a return setting out, in respect of the year or part year ending on the preceding 30 June, for each month— (a) the gross receipts; r. 78 -- 72 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 7—Community and Charitable Organisations Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 68 (b) the total expenses (including catering and the fees paid to the holder of an operator's licence); (c) the serial numbers of unsold tickets, if any; (d) the prizes paid; (e) the net proceeds of bingo; (f) the balance of each jackpot pool, if any, at the end of that month. (2) A return under this regulation— (a) must be signed by— (i) the responsible person; and (ii) the president, secretary, treasurer or a director of the permit holder; and (b) must contain or be accompanied by a certificate addressed to the Commission from a person referred to in sub-regulation (3) setting out the person's opinion as to the truth and accuracy of the return. (3) A person may provide a certificate required by sub-regulation (2)(b) if the person— (a) not being a member of the governing body of the permit holder, has been appointed by the governing body with the same authority as the auditor of a public company; and (b) is— (i) a registered company auditor within the meaning of the Corporations Law; or (ii) a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, CPA Australia or the National Institute of Accountants; or r. 79 -- 73 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 7—Community and Charitable Organisations Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 69 (iii) the manager of a branch of a financial institution. (4) It is a prescribed condition of a bingo permit that— (a) if the permit expires or is cancelled or surrendered, and no new permit is issued on its expiry, cancellation or surrender (as the case requires), the permit holder must give to the Commission, within 3 months after the expiry, cancellation or surrender of the permit, a return in respect of the period starting on the preceding 1 July and ending on the last day of the bingo permit; and (b) if the permit expires or is cancelled or surrendered and a new bingo permit is issued, the permit holder must include in its first return under the new bingo permit the period starting on the preceding 1 July and ending on the last day of the bingo permit. 80. Sessions, premises etc. (1) It is a prescribed condition of a bingo permit that— (a) a session of bingo games comprises up to 30 games conducted within an 8 hour period; and (b) the price of bingo tickets must be the same for each ticket in a game but may vary from game to game; and (c) the permit holder may conduct up to 4 sessions within any period of 7 consecutive days; and (d) the gross receipts of a session of bingo games must not exceed $10 000. r. 80 -- 74 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 7—Community and Charitable Organisations Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 70 (2) It is a prescribed condition of a bingo permit that— (a) the permit and any written authority referred to in sub-regulation (3)(b) must be conspicuously displayed at the entrance to premises in which a session of bingo games is conducted; and (b) no charge may be made for admission to premises for the purpose of playing bingo. (3) It is a prescribed condition of a bingo permit that each session of bingo games must be personally supervised by the responsible person or a person aged at least 18 years, authorised in writing by the responsible person, who must— (a) ensure that bingo games are played only by people aged at least 18 years; and (b) ensure that a running sheet is completed in accordance with regulation 92(2) in respect of every bingo game played; and (c) ensure that prizes are paid as required by regulation 83; and (d) perform any other duties required of the supervisor by the rules of bingo. 81. Money It is a prescribed condition of a bingo permit that the responsible person must keep the records relating to the account approved under section 8.6.1(2) of the Act up to date as at the end of each session of bingo games. 82. Unsold tickets It is a prescribed condition of a bingo permit that the bingo permit holder must retain unsold bingo tickets for 6 months after the date of the return under regulation 79. r. 81 -- 75 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 7—Community and Charitable Organisations Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 71 83. Prizes (1) It is a prescribed condition of a bingo permit that the amount of prizes distributed— (a) in a bingo game in a session in respect of which a jackpot operates must be not less than 20% of the gross receipts for the game; and (b) in a bingo game in a session in respect of which no jackpot operates must be not less than 50% and not more than 90% of the gross receipts for the game; and (c) in a session of bingo games must be, in addition to paragraph (a), not less than 50% and not more than 90% of the gross receipts for the session; and (d) in a rolling jackpot sequence must be, in addition to paragraphs (a) and (c), not less than 50% and not more than 90% of the gross receipts for the sequence. (2) It is a prescribed condition of a bingo permit that if, during a session of bingo games, a jackpot pool reaches $10 000, the balance of the pool must be distributed as prize money in or before the last game in the session. (3) It is a prescribed condition of a bingo permit that if more than one jackpot pool is maintained concurrently under a permit, one only of the jackpot pools may be in operation in a session. (4) It is a prescribed condition of a bingo permit that prize money won in a bingo game must be paid at the end of the game— (a) if the prize is $3000 or less, in cash; or (b) if the winner requests it or the prize is more than $3000, by cheque. r. 83 -- 76 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 7—Community and Charitable Organisations Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 72 Division 3—Bingo Centres and Employees 84. Information to be published in application for bingo centre operator's licence For the purposes of section 8.5.3(2)(b)(i) of the Act, the prescribed information is— (a) the name and address of the applicant; and (b) the address of the bingo centre or proposed bingo centre. 85. Conditions of bingo centre operator's licence For the purposes of section 8.5.7(3) of the Act, the prescribed conditions are— (a) a bingo centre operator must treat all permit holders equitably in the allocation of session times; and (b) a bingo centre operator who proposes to enter into an agreement under section 8.4.6 of the Act with a permit holder must declare to the governing body of the permit holder all conflicts between his or her interests as operator of the bingo centre and the interests of the permit holder. 86. Functions of bingo centre employee For the purposes of section 8.5.23 of the Act, the prescribed functions are— (a) selling bingo tickets; (b) writing up running sheets; (c) checking back numbers on bingo tickets; (d) paying prizes. r. 84 -- 77 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 7—Community and Charitable Organisations Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 73 Division 4—Miscellaneous 87. Contract with bingo centre operator (1) If the holder of a bingo permit enters into an agreement under section 8.4.6 of the Act, a function or duty of the responsible person under this Part is a function or duty of the bingo centre operator with whom the agreement is made. (2) For the purposes of section 8.4.6(2)(e) of the Act, the maximum fee must be determined as follows— (a) if the permit holder is to provide assistance with the conduct of the session of bingo, 0⋅5% of the gross receipts multiplied by the number of persons to be provided by the bingo centre operator to conduct the session, to a maximum of 2% of the gross receipts of the session; (b) in any other case, not exceeding 2% of the gross receipts of the session. 88. Expenses payable by a bingo permit holder For the purposes of section 8.4.7 of the Act, the prescribed maximum amount in relation to each session of bingo is— (a) if the session is in a rolling jackpot sequence—60% of the amount remaining after deducting from the gross proceeds for that session the amount paid into the jackpot pool for distribution as prize money in a later session in a rolling jackpot sequence; or (b) in all other cases—60% of the gross proceeds of the session. r. 87 -- 78 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 7—Community and Charitable Organisations Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 74 89. Standards for bingo tickets For the purposes of section 8.4.3(1) of the Act, the prescribed standards for bingo tickets are— (a) each bingo ticket in a series— (i) must have printed on its front, in a grid of 3 horizontal lines of 5 numbers each, a unique combination of 15 different numbers between 1 and 90 (both inclusive); and (ii) must have printed on its front or back a serial number identifying the series, along with the words "serial number"; and (b) if a series of bingo tickets is printed in books of consecutive games— (i) the books must be consecutively numbered throughout the series; and (ii) each game in the series must be printed on paper of a different colour from the 4 preceding games; and (c) there must be a master book or master electronic table for the series, sufficient to identify each of the unique combinations referred to in paragraph (a)(i). 90. Standards for random number generators For the purposes of section 8.4.3(3) of the Act, the prescribed standards are— (a) a random number generator must be capable of selecting a number at random from the numbers 1 to 90 inclusive and incapable of selecting numbers other than at random; and (b) a random number generator must be incapable, within a single bingo game, of selecting the same number twice. r. 89 -- 79 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 7—Community and Charitable Organisations Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 75 91. Time limits For the purposes of section 8.5.38 of the Act— (a) the prescribed period is 12 months; and (b) the prescribed time limit is 3 months after the expiry of the period to which the statement relates. 92. Records (1) For the purposes of section 8.6.2(2) of the Act, the prescribed information in relation to the holder of a bingo permit is— (a) for each bingo game— (i) the serial numbers of the bingo tickets sold; (ii) the total number of bingo tickets available to be sold, the number of bingo tickets sold and the gross receipts; (iii) the value of prizes paid and the name of the winner or winners; (iv) the gross profit; (v) the lowest book number and the highest book number of bingo tickets sold (start and finish selling numbers); and (b) for each session of bingo games— (i) the expenses paid; (ii) the opening balance of any jackpot pool and the date from which the jackpot pool was carried forward; (iii) the closing balance of any jackpot pool and the date to which it will be carried forward; r. 91 -- 80 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 7—Community and Charitable Organisations Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 76 (iv) the book number of any unsold book between the lowest book number for the session and the highest book number for the session (wasted book numbers). (2) The supervisor of a session of bingo games must keep a running sheet containing the information required to be kept under sub-regulation (1). (3) No bingo game may be commenced until the portion of the running sheet relating to the last previous bingo game has been completed. Division 5—Lucky Envelopes 93. Conditions of lucky envelope permit (1) For the purposes of section 8.3.13(3)(a) of the Act, this regulation prescribes the conditions in respect of the sale of lucky envelopes. (2) Lucky envelopes must not be sold to persons under the age of 18 years. (3) The name of the holder of the lucky envelope permit and the number of the permit must be clearly visible— (a) on a receptacle, other than a lucky envelope vending machine, from which lucky envelopes are dispensed; and (b) at the point of sale of lucky envelopes. (4) Lucky envelopes in respect of which a cash prize may be payable may only be sold— (a) on premises licensed under section 8 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998; or (b) on premises occupied by the executive or governing body of the permit holder; or r. 93 -- 81 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 7—Community and Charitable Organisations Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 77 (c) at a bingo centre operated under a bingo centre operator's licence; or (d) at a fete, fair, carnival or gymkhana. (5) The notional value of a series of lucky envelopes must not exceed $5000. (6) The value of prizes available to be won in a series of lucky envelopes must be not less than 50% and not more than 75% of the notional value of the series. (7) A lucky envelope may only be sold by lucky envelope vending machine if— (a) the machine has— (i) a separate lockable coin or token tray; and (ii) a visible distinctive serial number; and (iii) a coin or token reject or return mechanism which prevents it from accepting coins or tokens without dispensing a lucky envelope; and (b) the machine is constructed to prevent the dispensing of a lucky envelope without the insertion of a coin or token; and (c) the machine has clearly displayed on it— (i) the name of the permit holder; and (ii) the number of the permit; and (iii) the number of lucky envelopes in the series to which the lucky envelope belongs; and (iv) a list of prizes and winning numbers, symbols or letters; and r. 93 -- 82 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 7—Community and Charitable Organisations Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 78 (d) in the case of an electronic lucky envelope vending machine, in addition to any other requirement, the machine— (i) is designed and constructed in such a way as to prevent physical or electronic access to a random number generator or a storage device (including memory) by a person other than a technician conducting necessary repairs or maintenance; and (ii) is designed and constructed so that a purchaser of lucky envelopes cannot accumulate credits; and (iii) is constructed so as to count and permanently record, by means of a tamper-proof device, each lucky envelope dispensed; and (e) the machine is installed on premises— (i) licensed under section 8 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998; or (ii) occupied by the executive or governing body of the permit holder; or (iii) in a bingo centre operated under a bingo centre operator's licence. 94. Standards for lucky envelopes (1) For the purposes of section 8.4.1 of the Act, this regulation prescribes the standards for lucky envelopes. (2) A lucky envelope must be part of a series. (3) Each series of lucky envelopes, except a lucky envelope dispensed from an electronic lucky envelope vending machine, must include and have published with it by the supplier— r. 94 -- 83 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 7—Community and Charitable Organisations Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 79 (a) the same predetermined price for each lucky envelope; and (b) a predetermined value of prizes and number of winning lucky envelopes— which comply with regulation 93. (4) Each lucky envelope in a series, other than a lucky envelope in a punchboard, must have printed on the outside— (a) a serial number identifying the series; and (b) the name of the supplier; and (c) the name of the holder of the lucky envelope permit and the number of the permit, unless— (i) the name, Australian Company Number (if any), address and telephone number of the supplier are printed on each lucky envelope; and (ii) the supplier maintains on the supplier's premises for 3 years after the date on which the lucky envelopes were supplied a register of— (A) the serial number of the series; and (B) the name of the holder of the lucky envelope permit; and (C) the number of the lucky envelope permit; and (D) the date on which the lucky envelopes were supplied; and (E) the name of the person to whom the lucky envelopes were supplied. r. 94 -- 84 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 7—Community and Charitable Organisations Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 80 (5) A punchboard must have printed on it the name of the holder of the lucky envelope permit and the number of the permit, unless— (a) the name, Australian Company Number (if any), address and telephone number of the supplier are printed on the punchboard; and (b) the supplier maintains on the supplier's premises for 3 years after the date on which the punchboard was supplied a register of— (i) the name of the permit holder; and (ii) the number of the permit; and (iii) the date on which the punchboard was supplied; and (iv) the name of the person to whom the punchboard was supplied. (6) Each lucky envelope must have printed on it so as only to be visible once the lucky envelope has been dispensed— (a) symbols, numerals or letters or any combination of any of them; or (b) characters referred to in paragraph (a) and, in the case of a winning ticket, an indication that the ticket is a winning ticket; or (c) the description of a prize which the holder is entitled to claim; or (d) an indication that the lucky envelope is not a winning ticket; or (e) a combination of paragraph (a), (b), (c) or (d). r. 94 -- 85 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 7—Community and Charitable Organisations Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 81 (7) If one or more lucky envelopes in a series comply with sub-regulation (6)(a) or (b), there must be displayed at the point of sale of the lucky envelopes (or, in the case of a lucky envelope in a punchboard, on the punchboard) a legend which indicates the combinations of characters that entitle the holder to claim a prize and, if there are different prizes, the prize to which a particular combination relates. 95. Records For the purposes of section 8.6.2 of the Act, the prescribed information that must be kept by the holder of a lucky envelope permit is, in respect of each series of lucky envelopes sold— (a) the premises on which the lucky envelopes were sold; (b) the name of each person who sold them, except if the lucky envelopes were sold in— (i) premises licensed under section 8 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998; or (ii) premises occupied by the executive or governing body of the permit holder; or (iii) a bingo centre operated under a bingo centre operator's licence; (c) the notional value, gross receipts and value of prizes paid; (d) the amount and nature of expenses incurred and the people to whom those expenses were paid; (e) the number of lucky envelopes not sold. r. 95 -- 86 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 7—Community and Charitable Organisations Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 82 Division 6—Raffles 96. Conditions of raffle permits (1) For the purposes of section 8.3.13(3)(a) of the Act, this regulation prescribes the conditions of a raffle permit. (2) The number of tickets printed must not exceed the number authorised by the raffle permit. (3) On the sale of a ticket the responsible person must ensure that a permanent record is made of sufficient information to identify and locate the person to whom the ticket is sold. (4) Tickets may only be sold during the period authorised by the raffle permit. (5) A ticket in the raffle may only be a ticket in another raffle if authorised by the raffle permit. (6) The following must be printed on each ticket— (a) the name of the holder of the raffle permit; and (b) the raffle permit number; and (c) the ticket price and the maximum number of tickets authorised by the raffle permit; and (d) a description of each prize and its value; and (e) when and where the raffle will be drawn and the method of publication or notification of the results. (7) The raffle must be drawn on the day authorised by the raffle permit. (8) The method of the draw must allow each ticket in the draw a random and equal chance of being drawn. (9) If there is more than one prize, the first ticket drawn must win the first prize. r. 96 -- 87 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 7—Community and Charitable Organisations Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 83 (10) Unless authorised by the raffle permit, a ticket which has been drawn is not eligible to be drawn again. (11) The results of the draw must be published in accordance with the method of publication or notification printed on the tickets. (12) If a winner is present at the draw or is otherwise readily identified, the holder of the raffle permit must pay or otherwise transfer the prize to the winner within 28 days after the draw. (13) A book-buyer's prize must not be offered or paid unless the raffle permit authorises a book-buyer's prize. (14) A person who sells tickets in the raffle— (a) must be expressly or by necessary implication authorised by the holder of the raffle permit or responsible person to do so; and (b) may only be remunerated (whether by way of a ticket seller's prize or otherwise) in accordance with a condition imposed by the Commission under section 8.3.13(3)(b) of the Act. (15) If— (a) the responsible person is not an employee of the holder of the raffle permit and will receive payment other than reasonable out of pocket expenses; or (b) the holder of the raffle permit or the responsible person has an agreement or arrangement with a person (other than an employee of the permit holder) to promote or conduct the raffle for reward— that fact (including the name and, if applicable, Australian Company Number of the responsible r. 96 -- 88 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 7—Community and Charitable Organisations Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 84 person or the person promoting or conducting the raffle for reward) must be printed— (c) on every ticket; or (d) on all material advertising the raffle. 97. Conditions for raffles where raffle permit not required (1) For the purposes of section 8.2.3 of the Act, the conditions set out in this regulation are prescribed. (2) A person may only conduct a raffle referred to in section 8.2.3 of the Act, other than a small raffle, with the written authority of the governing body of the community or charitable organisation to benefit from the raffle. (3) The conditions in relation to tickets in a raffle for which a raffle permit is not required are— (a) the period during which tickets are sold must not exceed 3 months; (b) the value of the total number of tickets available for sale must not be greater than 6 times and not less than twice the value of all of the prizes; (c) unless the raffle is a small raffle, on the sale of a ticket the person conducting the raffle must ensure that a permanent record is made of sufficient information to identify and locate the person to whom the ticket is sold; (d) a ticket in a raffle must not be a ticket in another raffle; (e) unless the raffle is a small raffle, the following must be printed on each ticket— (i) the name of the community or charitable organisation to benefit from the raffle; and r. 97 -- 89 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 7—Community and Charitable Organisations Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 85 (ii) the ticket price; and (iii) a description of each prize and its value; and (iv) where and when the raffle will be drawn and the method of publication or notification of the results; (f) unless the raffle is a small raffle, the price must be printed on the ticket. (4) Tickets for a small raffle may be— (a) a blank raffle book numbered on both the butt and the ticket; or (b) in the case of a raffle where the method of the draw is to be a spinning wheel, buttless numbered tickets from a perforated ticket sheet having no more numbers than there are divisions on the wheel. (5) The conditions in relation to the drawing of a raffle for which a raffle permit is not required are— (a) the raffle must be drawn on the day printed on the ticket, being a day not more than 14 days after the proposed last ticket sale; and (b) the method of the draw must allow each ticket in the draw a random and equal chance of being drawn; and (c) if there is more than one prize, the first ticket drawn must win the first prize; and (d) unless the raffle is a small raffle, a ticket which has been drawn is not eligible to be drawn again; and r. 97 -- 90 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 7—Community and Charitable Organisations Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 86 (e) unless the raffle is a small raffle, the results of the draw must be published or notified in accordance with the method of publication or notification printed on the tickets. (6) In addition to sub-regulation (5), the conditions in relation to the drawing of a small raffle are— (a) if— (i) a ticket butt is drawn to win a prize; and (ii) the person to whom the ticket was sold cannot be identified from the butt; and (iii) no person comes forward to claim the prize within a reasonable period after the draw is loudly proclaimed— the raffle must be drawn again, without the ticket butt; and (b) if the method of the draw is a spinning wheel and— (i) there is no ticket butt; or (ii) there is a ticket butt and the person to whom a ticket was sold cannot be identified from the butt; or (iii) the wheel has come to rest on a number for which a ticket may not have been sold— and no person comes forward to claim the prize within a reasonable period after the draw is loudly proclaimed, the wheel must be spun again. (7) If a winner was present at the draw or is otherwise readily identified, the community or charitable organisation to benefit from the raffle must pay or otherwise transfer the prize to the winner within 28 days after the draw. r. 97 -- 91 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 7—Community and Charitable Organisations Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 87 (8) A book-buyer's prize must not be offered or paid. (9) A person who sells tickets must not be remunerated in respect of that activity. (10) If— (a) the person who conducts a raffle is not an employee of the community or charitable organisation to benefit from the raffle and will receive payment for conducting the raffle (other than reimbursement of reasonable out of pocket expenses); or (b) the person who conducts a raffle or the community or charitable organisation to benefit from the raffle has an agreement or arrangement with another person (other than an employee of the community or charitable organisation) to conduct or promote the raffle for reward— that fact (including the name and, if applicable, Australian Company Number of the person receiving the payment or the person conducting or promoting the raffle for reward) must be printed— (c) on every ticket; or (d) on all material advertising the raffle. (11) The person conducting a raffle must ensure that accurate records are kept of— (a) the disposition of funds after the finalisation of the raffle; and (b) all tickets which have been printed; and (c) the distribution of prizes. r. 97 -- 92 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 7—Community and Charitable Organisations Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 88 98. Records For the purposes of section 8.6.2 of the Act, the prescribed information that must be kept by the holder of a raffle permit is— (a) the manner in which tickets to the raffle were sold and how ticket sales were publicised; and (b) the names of the people to whom tickets were issued for sale and, for each person, how many tickets were sold, how many tickets were returned and how much money was remitted; and (c) when and how the raffle was drawn; and (d) the names and addresses of the winners and a description (including the value) of their respective prizes. 99. Disposal of unclaimed prizes in a raffle (1) If— (a) a winner does not claim a prize in a raffle; and (b) the person who conducted the raffle cannot, after reasonable efforts to do so, find a winner of the prize— the community or charitable organisation to benefit from the raffle— (c) must ensure that the prize is retained for 12 months after the draw; or (d) if the prize is livestock or property of a perishable nature, may sell the prize in a way that brings a reasonable price and retain the proceeds (after deducting the reasonable costs of the sale) for 12 months after the draw. r. 98 -- 93 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 7—Community and Charitable Organisations Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 89 (2) If a prize or proceeds of the sale of a prize retained under sub-regulation (1) remain unclaimed after a period of 12 months after the draw of the raffle, the community or charitable organisation must sell or otherwise dispose of the prize if this has not already been done and must pay the proceeds (after deducting the reasonable costs of the sale or disposal) to the Treasurer for payment into the Consolidated Fund. __________________ r. 99 -- 94 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 8—Fees Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 90 PART 8—FEES Division 1—Gaming Machines 100. Application for approval of premises For the purposes of section 3.3.4(2) of the Act, the prescribed fee to accompany an application for an approval of premises is 372 fee units. 101. Application for venue operator's licence For the purposes of section 3.4.8(2) of the Act, the prescribed fee to accompany an application for a venue operator's licence is 110 fee units. 102. Application for renewal of venue operator's licence For the purposes of section 3.4.16(2) of the Act, the prescribed fee to accompany an application for a new venue operator's licence is 110 fee units. 103. Application for amendment of venue operator's licence For the purposes of section 3.4.18(1)(b) of the Act, the prescribed fee for an application for amendment of a venue operator's licence is— (a) in the case of an amendment under section 3.4.17(1)(a) of the Act, being the addition of an approved venue, 21 fee units; (b) in the case of an amendment under section 3.4.17(1)(b) of the Act— (i) being an increase in the number of gaming machines permitted in an approved venue, 208⋅5 fee units; (ii) being a decrease in the number of gaming machines permitted in an approved venue, 15 fee units; r. 100 -- 95 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 8—Fees Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 91 (c) in the case of an amendment under section 3.4.17(1)(c) of the Act, being a variation of the gaming machine areas approved for an approved venue, 22⋅5 fee units; (d) in the case of an amendment under section 3.4.17(1)(d) of the Act, being a variation of the days or dates on which 24 hour gaming is permitted in an approved venue, 229⋅35 fee units; (e) in the case of an amendment under section 3.4.17(2) of the Act, being the addition of a condition specifying days or dates on which 24 hour gaming is permitted in an approved venue when none currently takes place, 229⋅35 fee units. 104. Application for grant of special employee's or technician's licence (1) For the purposes of section 3.4.40(3)(a) of the Act, the prescribed fee to accompany an application for the grant of a special employee's licence is 6⋅5 fee units. (2) For the purposes of sections 3.4.40(3)(a) (as applied by section 3.4.57) and section 3.4.59(2)(a) of the Act, the prescribed fee to accompany an application for the grant of a technician's licence is 6⋅5 fee units. 105. Application for renewal of special employee's or technician's licence (1) For the purposes of section 3.4.47(2) of the Act, the prescribed fee to accompany an application for a new special employee's licence is 3 fee units. r. 104 -- 96 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 8—Fees Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 92 (2) For the purposes of section 3.4.47(2) (as applied by section 3.4.57) of the Act and section 3.4.59(2)(a) of the Act, the prescribed fee to accompany an application for a new technician's licence is 3 fee units. 106. Application for listing on Roll For the purposes of section 3.4.61(2)(a) of the Act, the prescribed fee to accompany an application for listing on the Roll is 360 fee units. 107. Evaluation of a gaming machine type or game For the purposes of section 3.5.4(1) of the Act, the prescribed fee for evaluation of a gaming machine type or game is 19⋅8 fee units. Division 2—Community and Charitable Gaming 108. Minor gaming permit For the purposes of section 8.3.12(2)(e) of the Act, the prescribed fee to accompany an application for a minor gaming permit is 3⋅5 fee units. 109. Amendment of conditions of minor gaming permit For the purposes of section 8.3.17(2)(a)(iii) of the Act the prescribed fee for a proposed amendment to the conditions of a minor gaming permit is 2 fee units. 110. Bingo centre operators and bingo centre employees (1) For the purposes of section 8.5.3(1) of the Act, the prescribed fee to accompany an application for a bingo centre operator's licence is 40 fee units. (2) For the purposes of section 8.5.11(1) of the Act, the prescribed fee for renewal of a bingo centre operator's licence is 40 fee units. r. 106 -- 97 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 8—Fees Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 93 (3) For the purposes of section 8.5.21(3)(b) of the Act, the prescribed fee to accompany an application for a bingo centre employee's licence is 11⋅5 fee units. (4) For the purposes of section 8.5.26(4) of the Act, the prescribed fee to accompany an application for replacement identification is 1 fee unit. (5) For the purposes of section 8.5.28(2) of the Act, the prescribed fee to accompany an application for a new bingo centre employee's licence is 5 fee units. (6) For the purposes of section 8.5.29(2) of the Act, the prescribed fee to accompany an application for a bingo centre employee's licence by a person who holds a special employee's licence issued under the Casino Control Act 1991 or a special employee's licence or a technician's licence issued under Chapter 3 of the Act is 5 fee units. Division 3—Miscellaneous Gaming 111. Calcutta Sweepstakes For the purposes of section 2.2.9(2) of the Act, the prescribed fee to accompany an application for approval to conduct Calcutta Sweepstakes is 10 fee units. Division 4—Trade Promotion Lotteries 112. Application for permit to conduct trade promotion lottery For the purposes of section 5.7.3(2)(d) of the Act, the prescribed fee to accompany an application for a permit to conduct a trade promotion lottery is 10 fee units. r. 111 -- 98 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 8—Fees Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 94 113. Amendment of conditions of permit For the purposes of section 5.7.9(3) of the Act, the prescribed fee to accompany a proposal by a permit holder for an amendment to the conditions of a permit to conduct a trade promotion lottery is 2 fee units. Division 5—Interactive Gaming 114. Interactive gaming licence For the purposes of section 7.3.1(2)(b) of the Act, the prescribed fee to accompany an application for an interactive gaming licence is 332 fee units. 115. Endorsement of interactive gaming licence For the purposes of section 7.3.15(2)(b) of the Act, the prescribed fee is 120 fee units. __________________ r. 113 -- 99 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Part 9—Miscellaneous Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 95 PART 9—MISCELLANEOUS 116. Disclosure of protected information For the purposes of section 10.1.34(1)(a) of the Act, the authorities and persons listed in Schedule 6 are prescribed. 117. Performance of Commission's functions A function of the Commission under these Regulations may be performed by the Executive Commissioner. __________________ r. 116 -- 100 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 96 SCHEDULES SCHEDULE 1 Regulation 10 DIAGRAM 1 GAMING MACHINE WITH TOP BOX Sch. 1 -- 101 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 97 DIAGRAM 2 GAMING MACHINE WITHOUT TOP BOX __________________ Sch. 1 -- 102 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 98 SCHEDULE 2 Regulations 15 and 16 LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS 1. The minimum level of horizontal illuminance measured 0·3 metres in front of the base of an electronic gaming machine and 1·5 metres above floor level is 50 lux. 2. The average horizontal illuminance in general areas measured 1·5 metres above the floor of the general area is a minimum level of 40 lux. 3. The minimum level of horizontal illuminance in general areas measured at 1·5 metres above the floor of the general area is 20 lux. 4. The minimum level of vertical illuminance measured to the left and the right side and perpendicular to the screen of a gaming machine, at 0·3 metres in front of the base of the gaming machine and 1·5 metres above floor level, is 30 lux. __________________ Sch. 2 -- 103 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 99 SCHEDULE 3 Regulation 57 Statement of Money Paid into *TOTALISATOR OR APPROVED BETTING Name of Race meeting or event COMPETITION Date of meeting or event I certify that the above is a true account of sums received through the totalisator or approved betting competition in relation to this meeting or event. Chief Executive Officer Dated * This form to be used for all totalisators and approved betting competitions. __________________ Sch. 3 -- 104 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 100 SCHEDULE 4 Regulation 67 CLUB KENO PRIZE TABLE Column 1 Spot Column 2 Match Column 3 Prize 1 1 $3 2 1 $1 2 2 $6 3 2 $2 3 3 $33 4 2 $1 4 3 $4 4 4 $115 5 0 $1 5 3 $2 5 4 $12 5 5 $310 6 0 $1 6 3 $1 6 4 $5 6 5 $55 6 6 $1000 7 0 $1 7 3 $1 7 4 $2 7 5 $8 7 6 $80 7 7 (Jackpot) $5000 8 0 $1 8 4 $1 8 5 $6 8 6 $55 8 7 $1000 Sch. 4 -- 105 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 101 Column 1 Spot Column 2 Match Column 3 Prize 8 8 (Jackpot) $20 000 9 0 $2 9 4 $1 9 5 $5 9 6 $15 9 7 $200 9 8 $2000 9 9 $100 000 10 0 $2 10 5 $2 10 6 $11 10 7 $50 10 8 $500 10 9 $10 000 10 10 (Jackpot) $1 000 000 15 0 $10 15 1 $2 15 2 $1 15 6 $1 15 7 $4 15 8 $12 15 9 $35 15 10 $250 15 11 $2000 15 12 $20 000 15 13 $75 000 15 14 $200 000 15 15 $500 000 __________________ Sch. 4 -- 106 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 102 SCHEDULE 5 Regulation 78 THE RULES OF BINGO 1. Versions of bingo etc. (1) Only one of the following versions may be played in a game of bingo— (a) Version 1: The game is won by the first player to— (i) have all the numbers in the top horizontal line of numbers on his or her ticket announced by the caller; and (ii) call "line" or "bingo" or make an audible noise or have another person call "line" or "bingo" on his or her behalf after the caller finishes calling the number but before the next number is called; (b) Version 2: The game is won by the first player to— (i) have all the numbers in the middle horizontal line of numbers on his or her ticket announced by the caller; and (ii) call "line" or "bingo" or make an audible noise or have another person call "line" or "bingo" on his or her behalf after the caller finishes calling the number but before the next number is called; (c) Version 3: The game is won by the first player to— (i) have all the numbers in the bottom horizontal line of numbers on his or her ticket announced by the caller; and (ii) call "line" or "bingo" or make an audible noise or have another person call "line" or "bingo" on his or her behalf after the caller finishes calling the number but before the next number is called; Sch. 5 -- 107 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 103 (d) Version 4: The game is won by the first player to— (i) have all the numbers on his or her ticket announced by the caller; and (ii) call "line" or "bingo" or make an audible noise or have another person call "line" or "bingo" on his or her behalf after the caller finishes calling the number but before the next number is called; (e) Version 5: The game is won by the first player to— (i) have all the numbers on any one of the three horizontal lines on his or her ticket announced by the caller; and (ii) call "line" or "bingo" or make an audible noise or have another person call "line" or "bingo" on his or her behalf after the caller finishes calling the number but before the next number is called. (2) If 2 of more players win a bingo game, they share the prize as joint winners. (3) If a player, on the announcement of a number that entitles the player to declare himself or herself a winner, fails to do so, the player is taken to have forfeited the bingo game. (4) If a player incorrectly declares himself or herself a winner, that player is permitted to continue to play the bingo game. (5) If an incorrect number is announced, that incorrect announcement, for the purpose of determining the winner of a bingo game, is taken not to have been made. 2. Duties of the caller and the supervisor (1) A person must be appointed a caller and another person (subject to regulation 80(3), the responsible person on the permit) must be appointed as supervisor for each bingo game. (2) The caller and the supervisor must not participate as players during the bingo game. (3) The caller must— (a) announce at the start of the bingo game which of the versions specified in rule 1 will be played; and Sch. 5 -- 108 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 104 (b) randomly select numbers from— (i) a random number generator; or (ii) a receptacle containing 90 balls numbered consecutively from 1 to 90; and (c) announce each selected number; and (d) if numbers are being selected from a receptacle as specified in paragraph (b)(ii), hand the selected numbered ball to the supervisor. (4) The supervisor must— (a) display a visual representation of each selected number in such a way that it is clearly visible to all players until the end of the game; and (b) if numbers are being selected from a receptacle as specified in sub-rule (3)(b)(ii), check that the number has been correctly announced by the caller and place it on a rack which is clearly visible to all players until the end of the game; and (c) determine the winner of the bingo game by collecting the winning bingo ticket from each player who has declared himself or herself to be a winner and— (i) confirming the serial number and ticket book number (if any), and that the ticket was sold for play in the relevant game; and (ii) counting back the numbers on the ticket against the numbers called, in the presence of an independent player. (5) If the caller or the supervisor becomes aware that an error has been made in the calling or display of numbers, he or she must immediately make an announcement correcting the error. 3. Jackpots (1) Part of the gross receipts of one or more bingo games in a session may be held in a jackpot pool for distribution as prize money— (a) in a later game in that session; or (b) in a game in a later session in a rolling jackpot sequence. Sch. 5 -- 109 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 105 (2) Before the commencement of the first bingo game in a session of bingo games in respect of which a jackpot will operate, the supervisor must announce— (a) the game or games in which some or all of the jackpot pool will be distributed and the method of distribution; and (b) if the jackpot is part of a rolling jackpot, the date of the session from which the jackpot pool is carried forward and the balance carried forward from that session. (3) After the last bingo game in a session of bingo games in a rolling jackpot sequence, the supervisor must announce— (a) the closing balance of the jackpot pool; and (b) the time, date and place of the next session in the sequence. __________________ Sch. 5 -- 110 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 106 SCHEDULE 6 Regulation 116 AUTHORITIES AND PERSONS TO WHOM PROTECTED INFORMATION MAY BE DISCLOSED—SECTION 10.1.34 Director, Australian Bureau of Criminal Intelligence Chief Executive Officer, Australian Customs Service Chief Commissioner, Australian Federal Police Executive Director, Enforcement, Australian Securities and Investments Commission Director General of Security, Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Director of Public Prosecutions, Commonwealth Chief Executive Officer, Australian Crime Commission Commissioner for Revenue, Australian Capital Territory Chief Executive, New South Wales Casino Control Authority Commission of Casino Surveillance, New South Wales Commission of Liquor and Gaming, New South Wales Chief Commissioner, New South Wales Police Chairman, Northern Territory Licensing Commission Director of Licensing, Racing, Gaming and Licensing Division, Department of Treasury, Northern Territory Chief Commissioner, Northern Territory Police Queensland Criminal Justice Commission Director, Liquor Licensing Division, Department of Tourism, Racing and Fair Trading, Queensland Executive Director, Queensland Office of Gaming Regulation Chief Commissioner, Queensland Police Service Director, Office of the Independent Gambling Authority, South Australia Chairman, Independent Gambling Authority of South Australia Liquor and Gambling Commissioner of South Australia Chief Commissioner, South Australia Police Chief Commissioner, Tasmania State Police Sch. 6 -- 111 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 107 Chairman, Tasmanian Gaming Commission Director, Gaming Operations Branch, Revenue, Gaming and Licensing Division, Department of Treasury and Finance, Tasmania Director of Liquor Licensing, Victoria Director of Public Prosecutions, Victoria Solicitor for Public Prosecutions, Victoria Chief Commissioner, Victoria Police Director General, Department of Gaming, Racing and Liquor, Western Australia Chief Commissioner, Western Australia Police Chief Executive Officer, Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission Director, Colorado Division of Gaming Chairman, Gaming Board for Great Britain Secretary General, Interpol Chairman, Nevada Gaming Commission Chairman, Nevada State Gaming Control Board Chairman, New Jersey Casino Control Commission Director, New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement The Registrar, National Gaming Control Board (Papua New Guinea) Chief Executive Officer, National Gambling Board of South Africa ═══════════════ Sch. 6 -- 112 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 108 ENDNOTES Table of Applied, Adopted or Incorporated Matter Required by Subordinate Legislation Regulations 1994 Note that the following table of applied, adopted or incorporated matter is included in accordance with the requirements of regulation 6 of the Subordinate Legislation Regulations 1994. Statutory Rule Provision Title of applied, adopted or incorporated document Matter in applied, adopted or incorporated document Regulations 4(1), 19(1), 20(1), 21(1) Specifications for printed information for players of gaming machines as published by the Minister on the Commission's website from time to time The whole of the Specifications Endnotes -- 113 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 109 INDEX Subject Regulation Act (def.) 4 Amusement centres 5 Approved betting competitions pools 58 protests 56 returns 57, Sch. 3 significant events 60 termination of acceptance of bets in 61 tickets 59 Bazaars 5 Betting betting offices 4, 52 cash outlets (def.) 4 controlling body (def.) 4 corresponding laws in relation to offences 6–9 dividends and prizes 54–56, 58, 60 display of betting rules 51 provision and display of information 54 significant events 60 termination of acceptance of bets 61 See also Approved betting competitions; Totalisators Bingo bingo centre employees 86, 110 bingo centre operator's licences 84–85, 110 bingo permits 4, 78–83 contracts between permit holders and operators 87 expenses payable by permit holders 79, 88 gross receipts 4, 79, 80 jackpots 79, 83, Sch. 5 maximum fees payable by permit holders 87 prizes 79, 83 random number generators 90 records 81, 92 returns by operators 91 returns by permit holders 79 rolling jackpot sequences (def.) 4 rules 78, Sch. 5 sales of lucky envelopes at bingo centres 93 sessions 80 supervisors 80, 92, Sch. 5 tickets, unsold tickets 79, 80, 82, 89 Calcutta Sweepstakes 111 Carnivals 5, 93 -- 114 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 110 Subject Regulation Casino operators as accredited representatives in club keno games 65 duties in relation to gaming machines display of time of day 10, 13 electronic game, player information 31 jackpot information 34, 39 lighting, external views 16, 18 player information posters, brochures, talkers 19–21, 23 Charitable organisations 97, 99 Club keno games accredited representatives of participants 65, 71–72 club keno systems 4, 74–76 conduct 68, 75 definition 66 jackpots 67 matches (def.) 4 minors prohibited from buying tickets 72 prizes 67, 70–71, Sch. 4 reports 73 results 69, 73–74 rules 67, Sch. 4 schedules 68 security 74, 76 spots (def.) 4 ticket sales 65, 71–72, 74–75 Commission See Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation Community organisations 97, 99 Definitions 4, 19–21, 25, 27, 32, 50, 60, 66 Disclosure of protected information 116, Sch. 6 Dividends pools 58 provision, display of information regarding 54–55 retention of money available if protest 56 significant events in relation to 60 Electronic information (Gaming machines) game information 4, 25–26, 29–31 jackpot information 33, 35–39 failure to generate or display 29–31, 37–39 player information 4, 27–31 Fairs and fetes 5, 93 Fees applications for approval of Calcutta Sweepstakes 111 applications for approval of premises 100 applications for listing on Roll 106 bingo centre operator's, employee's licences 110 evaluation of gaming machine types, games 107 interactive gaming 114–115 -- 115 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 111 Subject Regulation minor gaming permits 108–109 special employee's, technician's licences 104–105, 110 trade promotion lottery permits 112–113 venue operator's licences 101–103 Game information See Electronic information (Gaming machines) Games at amusement centres, fetes, carnivals 5 Games on gaming machines See Gaming machines Gaming equipment software 4, 48 Gaming machine areas display of player information posters 19 external views 17–18 general area (def.) 4 illuminance average horizontal illuminance (def.) 4 horizontal illuminance (def.) 4 definition 4 measurement 14 vertical illuminance (def.) 4 lighting requirements 14–16, Sch. 2 Gaming machines cashier areas (def.) 4 display of time of day 10–13, Sch. 1 electronic game information 4, 25–26, 29–31 electronic player information 4, 27–31 fees for applications for approval of premises 100 fees for evaluation of types, games 107 jackpot information 4, 32–39 loyalty schemes 4, 40–41 net cash balance 42–43 new games 4, 26, 28, 32 player information posters, talkers, brochures 4, 19–24 restricted components 46 sessions (def.) 4 special employees' duties 47–48 technicians' duties 49 See also Gaming machine areas Gaming operators duties in relation to gaming machines display of time of day 12 electronic game, player information 30 jackpot information 34, 38 net cash balance 42–43 player information posters, talkers, brochures 23–24 duties of special employees of 48 Gymkhanas 5, 93 Interactive gaming 114–115 -- 116 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 112 Subject Regulation Jackpots bingo 79, 83, Sch. 5 club keno 67 information in relation to gaming machines definition 4, 32 electronic information 33, 35–39 in electronic player information 27 in player activity statements 41 linked jackpot arrangements (def.) 4 provision 33 talkers 33–34 Licensed premises 71, 93 Lighting of gaming machine areas See Gaming machine areas Linked jackpot arrangements See Jackpots Loyalty schemes 4, 40–41 Lucky envelopes 4, 93–95 Minister's specifications 4, 19–21, 23–24 Minor gaming permits 4, 108–109 See also Bingo; Lucky envelopes; Raffles Minors 4, 72, 93 Operators See Casino operators; Gaming operators; Venue operators; Wagering licence holder or operator Player information See Gaming machines Pools 58 Prizes approved betting competitions, totalisators 54–55, 58, 60 at amusement centres, fetes, carnivals 5 bingo 79, 83 club keno games 67, 70–71, Sch. 4 construction of references to value of 4 lucky envelopes 93–95 raffles 96–99 trade promotion lotteries 62–64 Protected information See Disclosure of protected information Punchboards (Lucky envelopes) 4, 94 Raffles book-buyers' prizes 4, 96–97 conditions 96–97 disposal of unclaimed prizes 99 first prize (def.) 4 raffle permits 4, 96 records 98 small raffles (def.) 4, 97 where permit not required 97 Recreational centres 5 Recreational clubs and associations 77 -- 117 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 113 Subject Regulation Regulations authorising provision 2 commencement 3 objective 1 Restricted components 46 Roll of Manufacturers, Suppliers and Testers 45, 106 Rules of racing (def.) 4 Scratch and win cards 4, 62 Special employees duties in relation to gaming machines 47–48 fees in relation to licences 104–105, 110 Spinning wheels 5, 97 Sporting clubs and associations 77 Technicians 49, 104–105, 110 Tickets (def.) 4 Totalisators bracket and bracket numbers (defs) 4 display of results of events on which conducted 55 list numbers (def.) 4 numbering and bracketing of selections in 53 pools 58 protests 56 returns regarding 57, Sch. 3 selections (def.) 4 significant events 60 termination of acceptance of bets 61 tickets 59 See also Betting Tourist centres 5 Trade promotion lotteries 62–64, 112–113 Venue operators applications for licences 44 as accredited representatives in club keno games 65 duties in relation to gaming machines display of time of day 10–11 electronic game, player information 29 jackpot information 34, 37 lighting, external views 15, 17 player information posters, talkers, brochures 19–21, 23 duties of special employees of 47 fees in relation to licences 101–103 Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation powers and duties regarding club keno games 67–68, 74–75 determination of net cash balance 42–43 performance of functions 117 player information posters, talkers, brochures 22, 24 Wagering See Approved betting competitions; Betting; Totalisators -- 118 of 119 -- Victorian Legislation Parliamentary Documents Gambling Regulation (Interim) Regulations 2004 S.R. No. 78/2004 114 Subject Regulation Wagering licence holder or operator definition of operator 50 duties in relation to betting offices 52 betting rules 51 display of results of events 55 dividends 56 numbering and bracketing of selections 53 pools 58 provision and display of information 54 returns 57, Sch. 3 significant events 60 tickets 59 termination of acceptance of bets 61 -- 119 of 119 --