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The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has urged venues to consider introducing a ‘no filming’ policy into its gaming rooms.
It comes after the VGCCC said it has seen an increasing number of videos by influencers being posted on social media that advertise and promote the use of electronic gaming machines (EGMs0 in the state’s gaming venues.
Under the Gambling Regulation Act (2003), the advertising or promoting of gaming machines in Victoria by any person or by venues is prohibited.
“As a result, influencers may be in breach, and penalties may apply,” the gaming regulator said.
“Venues are also directly prohibited from advertising or promoting the use of EGMs, and facilitating social media influencers may present a compliance risk.
“Some venues have identified the presence of social media influencers filming in their gaming machine areas and have proactively implemented a ban on filming in their venue to mitigate any compliance risk.”
The VGCCC said introducing a ‘no filming’ policy in venues will help them from potential breaches.
The regulator has created a downloadable poster to assist with the management of this risk.
The VGCCC has also encouraged Victorian venues to regularly review their closed-circuit television (CCTV) and ensure they are operational to remain compliant.
“Our inspectors are identifying venues where closed-circuit television (CCTV) coverage is incomplete and non-compliant with key legislative requirements,” the VGCCC said.
The Gambling Regulation Act 2003 stipulates that CCTV recordings must clearly show every EGM including the screen, controls and the note, ticket or coin acceptor; show the patron using each EGM; and record continuously 24 hours per day, seven days a week.
Recorded footage must also be retained for at least 28 days and include auto-embedded time, date and camera ID. “All venues operating gaming machines in Victoria must comply with the requirement to have operational supervision of the gaming machine area using CCTV cameras and recordings,” said the VGCCC.
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