Information
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Site conducted
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CLUB NAME (As shown on Venue Licence)
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CONDUCTED ON
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LOCATION
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AREA MANAGER
- Bevan Newbold
- Julie Oliver
- Steve Stringer
- Tania Pearson
- Jamie Crawford-Flett
- Gaurav Gandhi
- Other
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TRAINING & COMPLIANCE ASSESSOR
- Rachel Stewart
- Bevan Newbold
- Julie Oliver
- Steve Stringer
- Gaurav Gandhi
- Other
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CLUB CONTACT ONSITE
Gaming Room Compliance
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Venue Licence Date - Electronic Compliance Display?
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Latest Full Venue Licence Showing? Society / Club Details & Dates Displayed, Venue Manager Correct? If in doubt speak to Club Manager for clarification.
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Is the Primary Activity listed on the Venue Licence correct?
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Does the Venue Licence state any venue specific Special Conditions i.e. Access Condition?
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If YES, confirm that the club is meeting the Special Condition on their Venue Licence?
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Is the Gaming Area Defined on the Venue Licence? If NO, then discuss with the Club Manager what this means with the Club's Harm Prevention & Minimisation practices.
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Club Sign is displayed with correct information regarding applying for grants (if applicable) & how to make a complaint?
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Correct Jackpot Player Instruction Notice Displayed?
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Best Practice: For external funding applications (if applicable), grant applications are available?
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HPA Resources including Harm Prevention & Minimisation Pamphlets available & being utilised in the Gaming Area and at the Bar?
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Under 18 Signage is displayed in Gaming Area?
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No Syndicate Play & No Playing More Than One Gaming Machine Signage is displayed in Gaming Room?
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Jackpot Identification Numbers on all EGMs?
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All button lights, belly lights & screens in working order? All Hopper Lids are securely fixed? All security Cage Seals are intact and logs are up to date?
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Record Last MPM Date
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All EGMs are fixed securely to bases?
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Jackpot Controller working and Jackpot Display is viewable from every machine?
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ATM location is compliant? An ATM should NOT be installed inside the Defined Gaming Area of a Club.
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Is the Site Controller secure i.e. cabinet securely fixed to wall and door locked?
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Is there a Fire Exit located inside the Gaming Room?
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If YES, is the Fire Exit closed to stop direct access from outside?
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CITO Game Rule 68: CITO Player Notices are either affixed to each gaming machine or prominently displayed in the Gaming Area?
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Condition of Equipment (EGMs, Chairs, Bases, Signage, Covid Dividers) Any notable hazard or security issues that require notification to Club Manager?
Main Entrance & Resource Compliance
MAIN ENTRANCE COMPLIANCE
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Latest Full Venue Licence Showing? Society / Club Details & Dates Displayed, Venue Manager Correct? If in doubt speak to Club Manager for clarification.
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Liquor Licence Displayed & Venue Operator matches licensee?
RESOURCE COMPLIANCE
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Correct Clubserv Helpdesk Support Phone Number displayed on QEC Dashboard - 0800 847 0312? If no, phone COMS Systems for it to be corrected.
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Clubserv Area Manager's Contact Number displayed next to QEC? If No, add a label/sticker to the top of the QEC screen for easy access by all staff.
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QEC/COMS Helpdesk Support - Discuss with staff that first point of contact is their Clubserv Area Manager for QEC/COMS Helpdesk Support. Explain to staff that the QEC/COMS Helpdesk Support number now displayed on the QEC is answered by Clubserv (Maxserv) staff. If Area Manager is unavailable then Maxserv staff will assist and if needed escalate the issue to COMS Systems Ltd.
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Service Provider contact number is handy to QEC or phone? If No, then add a label/sticker to the top of the QEC screen (or another location) for easy access by staff.
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Printed Cancel Credit and Hopper Refill dockets from QEC are signed correctly?<br>
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Club staff understand that should system failure occur with the QEC and/or Printer, then they must revert to a manual system for Cancel Credits and Refills? Staff know where to access these forms?
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Club has access to the new EMS Website on their computer? I required, update EMS Website URL & Login Credentials?
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Game Rule 28: Jackpot Manual is available either electronically in COMs or in Hard Copy?
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Game Rule 14(2): DIA Gambling Equipment Fault / Player Dispute Forms in Resource Folder?
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Game Rule 14(2): DIA Unpaid Prize Reports in Resource Folder?
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Multiple copies of the Club Harm Prevention & Minimisation Policy available in Resource Folder?
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Harm Prevention & Minimisation Training Log in Resource Folder and up to date?
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Game Rule 13: Club Employee Register in Resource Folder and up to date?
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Exclusion Order Booklet available at main workstation and accessible by staff?
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Is CONCERN/POI operating at this club?
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Does this club use automatic scrolling on POI?
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If automatic scrolling is not activated, check Staff POI Activity Report in COMS (if accessible) for staff interaction. Are staff viewing Exclusions regularly?
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Is there any new Self Exclusions or Venue Exclusions that need to be loaded to CONCERN/POI?
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Do club staff know how to record a Breach of an Exclusion Order on the QEC? If No, please provide instructions.
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Have there been any known Breach of Exclusion Orders since the last visit? If Yes, record details in notes and ensure Breach has been recorded in POI.
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Club has extra HPA Resources onsite i.e Ministry of Health Wallet Brochures, Posters?
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Incident Diary available at main work station for staff to use? Take photos of last entries.
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A copy of The Gambling Act (Class 4) Games Rules 2017 is available in the Club's Resource Folder?
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Where CITO is installed, does the club have access to a User Manual or Operating Instructions & Procedures (electronic or hard copy)?
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Where CITO is installed, staff use a Faults Register or their Incident Diary to record all malfunctions of the CITO System?
Club Checks
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Jackpot Displays including Toppers cannot be seen from outside the club?
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The word Casino or Jackpots is NOT advertised anywhere in/around the club?
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Is Gaming Room Access (all entrances) in direct line of sight to main workstations? Are there any supervision concerns?
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Where CITO is installed, is the CRT in line of sight of Club Staff from main workstation?
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If CRT is not in line of sight of Venue Staff from their main workstation, is there a security camera monitoring activity on the CRT?
Club Staff & Club Manager Discussions
HARM PREVENTION & MINIMISATION
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Record staff member’s name who will answer the next set of Harm Minimisation questions. Where possible arrange for a different staff member from the one recorded on the last Compliance Assessment to complete this section of questions.
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Have you read the Club Harm Prevention & Minimisation Policy?
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What does the Club Harm Prevention & Minimisation Policy require you to do? Does the Staff Member speak about any club specific practices i.e. eftpos limits, escalation process etc.
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Do you think you and other staff show a Culture of Care at this venue?
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If I were to look at a random 30 minute selection of security footage in the gaming room and at the bar what examples of you and staff showing a Culture of Care would I see? Answers should be about actively engaging with their customers and showing signs of monitoring.
- Staff walking the gaming room regularly
- Staff talking to individuals in the gaming room
- Staff greeting multiple individuals in the gaming room and announcing their presence in the gaming room
- Staff greeting customers as they enter the venue
- Staff offering HPM information to players in the gaming room
- Staff offering HPM information to players at the bar
- Staff engaging with players at the bar during cash withdrawals
- Staff viewing security monitors
- Other
- No Culture of Care
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Can Gaming Staff name 3 Strong Signs of a problem gambler?
- Gambler tells staff that gambling is causing them problems
- Shows obvious signs of distress
- Has an angry outburst towards staff, customers or machines
- Appearance or hygiene deteriorates significantly
- Tries to borrow money from customers or staff
- Gambles from opening to closing
- Leaves children in car while gambling
- Friends or family raise concerns about the gambler
- Gambler goes out of their way to avoid being seen at the venue
- Cannot list Strong Signs
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Can Gaming Staff name 3 General Signs of a problem gambler?
- Gambles for long periods
- Gambles most days
- Finds it difficult to stop at closing time
- Becomes angry at or stands over other players
- Rude to other gamblers or staff
- Complains to staff about losing
- Puts large wins straight back into the machine
- Tries to withdraw money two or more times
- EFTPOS repeatedly declined
- Leaves venue to find more money to gamble
- Tries to play two or more machines at once
- Plays intensely without reacting to what's goingon around them
- Plays very fast (high spend per line)
- Shows fustration
- Shows some signs of distress
- Has gambling rituals or superstitions
- Cannot list any General Signs
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Can Club Staff explain what is expected if one general sign is observed vs three plus general signs?
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What are the 3 types of Exclusion Orders? Response should include (Self, Venue Initiated & MVE).
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What are you checking for when conducting a sweep? Select what applies to the club. If answer is “Other” record details.
- Signs of Harmful Gambling
- Underage Patrons
- Excluded Patrons
- General Condition of the Gaming Room
- Other - note other things that are being checked
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Why is it important to record observations/incidents in your Incident Diary?
- Builds a story about an individuals gambling behaviours/habits
- Helps decision making between staff/management regarding next steps required
- DIA may ask for this information
- Proves staff are regularly monitoring & supervising
- Does not know
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If you found an excluded gambler in the gaming room - what should you do? Response should include asking for ID, asking patron to leave the gaming area, offering support & information, recording in Incident Diary and recording on POI.
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Does the club have a process in place to monitor activity of an ATM (if applicable)?
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
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Has the Venue Manager received Harm Prevention & Minimisation Training?
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Compare staff names on Training Log to Venue Employee Register in Resource Folder. Confirm that you have completed this task.
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Have all staff members received Harm Prevention & Minimisation Training within the last 12 months including the Venue Manager? If NO, record details of all staff members requiring training and schedule a date/time while onsite.
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All previously requested HPM Tests have been completed by staff and there are no outstanding requirements? Complete on the spot tests with any staff available on site.
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Is there a trained staff member in Harm Prevention & Minimisation on duty at all times that the gaming machines are operating?
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Does the Venue Manager have a process in place to support all staff in their Harm Minimisation responsibilities during the day i.e. to provide coaching, club staff are comfortable with systems & processes in place, regular meetings, sharing concerns?
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Club Staff understand process with CONCERN/POI should they receive a Self Exclusion, complete a Venue Exclusion or receive a request to exclude from other venues? If NO, explain the process.
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Club Staff understand how to use the Unpaid Prize Report?
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Can Club Staff explain how to deal with an Equipment Fault or Player Dispute? Can they explain when this form should be completed?
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Are there any Float & Cash Management Training needs for Venue Staff? If yes arrange training in conjunction with Area Manager.
FLOAT MANAGEMENT & BANKING
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Is the current Float Level sufficient for Gaming? Ask staff if they ever run out of float and how often.
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Does the club have a good and safe process in place for Cash Up? Are they open when they are cashing up?
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Are machines left open at night?
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Club completes COMS Money Reports, float balancing and reconciliations daily (if applicable)? Add notes if there are any concerns regarding their balancing.
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Does the club have good processes in place to keep GMP safe i.e bank daily, hold GMP in a safe? Record notes regarding process if any concerns.
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Are Club Staff checking GMP reconciliations under Compare EMS to GMP in COMS Cash Management (if applicable)? Best practice is to reconcile daily. Note: Not relevant to CITO clubs.
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Club balances safe regularly?
KEY PERSON CHECK
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Personal details for the Venue Manager have NOT changed i.e. postal address, marital status, contact details? A GC5 Personal Information Form may need to be completed if there are changes. Record details.
OTHER CHECKS
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DVR & Cameras in working order?
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Club Manager knows how to access DVR System and download footage?
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Club has Insurance for Money and is sufficient to cover any risk?
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Keys held in secure location including spare set?
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Game Rule 12 (4): Venue Manager accounts for keys at beginning & end of day?
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All locks & keys in working order?
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Game Rule 12: Site Controller Cabinet Key is locked away separately in a secure location?
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Does the Club have a Health & Safety Policy in place? If not, offer contact details of Safewise Limited (0800 SAFEWISE) who can assist them with the development of a Policy.
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The Club has a clear understanding on what is considered to be appropriate Authorised Purpose Payments i.e. running costs (excluding bar costs), sky tv, club vehicle etc?
Additional Notes, Stocktake and Signatures
ADDITIONAL NOTES
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Record other notes/comments/discussions regarding today's Compliance Assessment
HARM PREVENTION & MINIMISATION ASSESSMENT
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Do Club Staff exhibit a CULTURE OF CARE for Gambling Customers?
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Have Club Staff responded competently to the Harm Prevention And Minimisation checks in the previous sections of this assessment?
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From your assessment, when should Harm Prevention & Minimisation Training be next scheduled for?
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Is the training required for an individual or group? Add note to advise who requires training.
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In your assessment, has the Club given you confidence that they can deliver on their commitment to create a Culture of Care and put into practice the requirements of their Harm Prevention & Minimisation Policy?
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The Club's Harm Prevention & Minimisation Policy lists the supervision requirements for this club. Is there a need for additional supervision provisions in their HPM Policy i.e. ATM Supervision, changes in line of sight? If YES, then discuss with Club Manager and if assistance is required please email operations@maxserv.co.nz with additional requirements.
SIGNATURES
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Club Manager Signature
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Training & Compliance Assessor Signature