Casino Barring
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There are four types of barring which can be placed on
customers of the casino.
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Barrings Under Section 44 of the Casino Act 1997
Under Section 44 of the Casino Act 1997, an order can be
made by the casino to bar a person from gaining entry to
the casino premises on any reasonable ground. An order
might be made on any one or more of the following
grounds:
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The casino believes that the welfare of a person,
or the welfare of a person’s dependents is at
risk through gambling
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A person has damaged or misused equipment in the
casino used for gambling
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A person has committed, is committing or is about
to commit an offence
A customer may seek a licensee barring (formerly known as a self exclusion
barring) to assist in the management of the customer's gambling.
Further options can also be discussed with the Casino's Host
Responsibility department if onsite at the time or by contacting (08) 8218 4141.
A person experiencing trouble with their gambling can discuss options to
regaining control, including barring from the premises, with the casino's
Host Responsibility department on (08) 8218 4141.
For How Long Can a Person be Barred?
A barring order may be made by the casino for a period of
up to 3 months, unless it is made in agreement with a
person, in which case it may be made for
any stated period or for an unlimited period as is
agreed under Section 44 of the Casino Act 1997.
How a Barring Order is Issued
A barring becomes effective once a copy of the barring order
has been received by the patron to be barred. This can be
done either personally or through registered mail.
The casino is also required to provide a copy of this
barring order to the Liquor and Gambling Commissioner
within 14 days of such an order being made.
What Can Be Done if a Patron Does Not Agree With a
Barring Order?
If a person is aggrieved by a decision of the casino to
bar them, they may apply in writing to the Liquor and
Gambling Commissioner within 14 days of the order to have
the decision reviewed.
The Commissioner must review the order and may uphold,
vary or revoke the order.
What Happens if a Barred Patron Enters the Casino?
If a barred person is allowed to enter or remain in the
casino while an order remains in force, the casino
licensee is guilty of an offence. The maximum penalty
which may apply is $10,000.
A barred person who enters or remains in the casino while
they are barred is also guilty of an offence. The
maximum penalty which may apply is $2,500.
A casino employee or a police officer may exercise
reasonable force to prevent a barred person from gaining
entry or to remove a barred person from the casino
premises.
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Barrings Under Section 45 of the Casino Act 1997
Under Section 45 of the Casino Act 1997, the Liquor and
Gambling Commissioner may bar a person from gaining entry
to the casino premises on any reasonable ground and, in
particular, on the ground that the excluded person is
placing his or her own welfare, or the welfare of
dependents, at risk through gambling.
The Commissioner may make an order under Section 45 of
the Act:
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on the application of a person who wishes to be
barred or
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on the application of a dependent or other person
who appears to have a legitimate interest in the
welfare of the person or
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on review of an order made by the casino to bar a
person from the casino premises or
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on the Commissioner's own initiative
For How Long Can a Person be Barred?
The length of the barring period is at the discretion of
the Liquor and Gambling Commissioner.
How a Barring Order is Issued
The Liquor and Gambling Commissioner will issue a barring
order to the person and provide a copy of the order to
the Casino. A barring order can be effected by serving
the order personally or by sending it by registered mail
to the last known postal address.
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Barrings under Section 45A of the Casino Act 1997
Amendments to the Casino Act 1997 now enable the Commissioner of Police to bar a person from gaining entry to the casino premises on any reasonable ground.
For how long can a person be barred?
The length of the barring order is at the discretion of the Commissioner of Police
What can be done if a patron does not agree with a barring order?
A barred person may apply to the Independent Gambling Authority to have the barring order reviewed.
What happens if a barred patron enters the casino?
If a barred person is allowed to enter or remain in the casino while an order remains in force, the Casino licensee is guilty of an offence. The maximum penalty which may apply is $10,000.
A barred person who enters or remains in the casino while they are barred is also guilty of an offence. The maximum penalty which may apply is $2,500.
A casino employee or a police officer may exercise reasonable force to prevent a barred person from gaining entry or to remove a barred person from the casino premises.
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Voluntary Barring Under Section 15B of the Independent Gambling Authority Act 1995
A person may apply to the Independent Gambling Authority
to bar themselves from the Casino or from the gaming area
of one or a number of gaming venues.
For How Long Can a Person be Barred?
The length of the barring period is for an indefinite
period with a minimum period of 12 months.
How is a Voluntarily Barring Revoked?
Provided the minimum 12 month period has elapsed, the
person can request for the order to be revoked. The
barring order can only be revoked by the Independent
Gambling Authority.
How is a Voluntary Barring Order Issued?
The Independent Gambling Authority will issue a barring
notice to the person and provide a copy of the barring
order, which includes a colour photograph of the person,
to each gaming venue that the person has requested to be
barred from.
What Happens if a Voluntary Barred Person Enters the Casino?
A barred person who enters or remains in the casino while
they are barred is also guilty of an offence. The
maximum penalty which may apply is $2,500.
Further Details
For further details on lodging an application for
voluntary barring with the Independent Gambling Authority
log onto the IGA website at www.iga.sa.gov.au
or contact them at:
Independent Gambling Authority (IGA)
Level 4
45 Grenfell Street
ADELAIDE SA 5000
Ph: (08) 8226 7233
