The Victorian state government has announced that it has informed Crown Melbourne that it must update its Responsible Gambling Code of Conduct to include strict time limits on gambling.
Crown Melbourne Told it Must Introduce Gambling Time Limits for all PatronsTo ensure that the mandatory breaks are enforced, the government has told Crown that its staff will be allowed to exclude people from gaming floors.
The latest direction issued to Crown Melbourne is based on recommendation 11 of the Royal Commission into the casino’s operations. The direction also includes guidance for staff with regards to how they deal with patrons and how to identify those who are showing visible signs of gambling harm.
Crown Melbourne Told it Must Introduce Gambling Time Limits for all Patrons Crown Melbourne Told it Must Introduce Gambling Time Limits for all Patrons Crown Melbourne Told it Must Introduce Gambling Time Limits for all PatronsLast year Crown Melbourne was hit with several financial penalties as an inquiry into its business practices revealed multiple licensing breaches such as the China Union Pay Scheme and allowing players to gamble for 24 hours without breaks.
