NSW RCG Practice Test (Gambling) 2026: Practice test 2

1. Question 1 of 25

   How soon must a gambling incident be recorded?

   • AWithin 1 week
   • BWithin 24 hours
   • CWithin 30 days
   • DAt the end of the year
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   Answer: B. Within 24 hours

   Incidents must be recorded as soon as practicable and no later than 24 hours after they happen.

2. Question 2 of 25

   Which event must be recorded in the gambling incident register?

   • AA patron winning a meat raffle in the bar
   • BA delivery of new gaming machine parts arriving late
   • CA staff member's shift swap with a coworker
   • DA breach or attempted breach of a self-exclusion
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   Answer: D. A breach or attempted breach of a self-exclusion

   The register must record self-exclusion breaches and attempted breaches, patrons showing signs of harm, requests for help, and incidents involving minors.

3. Question 3 of 25

   A patron's partner asks staff how to arrange help for the patron. What should be recorded?

   • AThe family member's full name, address and phone number
   • BOnly the patron's winnings and losses for the past month
   • CNothing, because requests from family members are always kept private
   • DThe request and action taken, without the family member's details
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   Answer: D. The request and action taken, without the family member's details

   Requests from family members must be recorded, but their personal details must not be. The action taken must also be recorded.

4. Question 4 of 25

   How often must the gambling incident register be reviewed?

   • AOnly when police ask
   • BNever
   • CAt least once a month
   • DOnce every 5 years
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   Answer: C. At least once a month

   A suitably senior manager or employee must review the register at least monthly to spot patterns or trends in gambling harm.

5. Question 5 of 25

   How long must gambling incident register entries be kept?

   • AAt least 3 months
   • BAt least 3 years
   • CUntil the page is full
   • DAt least 1 year
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   Answer: B. At least 3 years

   All entries in the gambling incident register must be kept for at least 3 years.

6. Question 6 of 25

   A patron has been playing gaming machines for 3 hours without a proper break. How do the guidelines describe this?

   • AAs normal play that needs no attention from staff
   • BAs a probable warning sign of gambling harm
   • CAs a reason to offer free credits
   • DAs proof the patron is winning
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   Answer: B. As a probable warning sign of gambling harm

   Liquor & Gaming NSW says gambling for 3 or more hours without a proper break is a probable warning sign, and RGOs should check in with the patron.

7. Question 7 of 25

   In what formats can a venue keep its gambling incident register?

   • AOnly in a spreadsheet kept on the manager's home computer
   • BOnly in the venue's general email inbox
   • CAny notebook, as long as staff sign each page
   • DThe green L&GNSW book or a compliant digital register
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   Answer: D. The green L&GNSW book or a compliant digital register

   Venues may use the green L&GNSW bound book or a digital register that follows the Digital Incident Register Guidelines.

8. Question 8 of 25

   By what date did venues need a Gaming Plan of Management in place?

   • A1 September 2024
   • BThere is no date
   • C1 July 2030
   • D1 January 2001
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   Answer: A. 1 September 2024

   Venues were required to have a Gaming Plan of Management in place by 1 September 2024.

9. Question 9 of 25

   How often must a Gaming Plan of Management be reviewed?

   • ANever, once it has been written and signed
   • BOnly when the venue is sold to a new owner
   • CEvery 10 years, or each time the liquor licence is renewed
   • DAt least once a year, or sooner if things change
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   Answer: D. At least once a year, or sooner if things change

   The plan must be reviewed and updated at least once a year, or sooner if things change at the venue.

10. Question 10 of 25

    Who must be trained on what the venue's Gaming Plan of Management contains?

    • AAll gaming staff
    • BOnly customers
    • COnly the owner
    • DNobody
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    Answer: A. All gaming staff

    All gaming staff must be trained on the plan, so they know the venue's procedures for gambling-related situations.

11. Question 11 of 25

    During which hours must hotels and clubs NOT operate gaming machines each day under the standard shutdown?

    • ANoon to 2pm
    • BMidnight to 2am
    • C4am to 10am
    • D10pm to midnight
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    Answer: C. 4am to 10am

    Section 39 of the Gaming Machines Act 2001 requires hotels and clubs to shut down gaming machines between 4am and 10am each day.

12. Question 12 of 25

    On weekends and public holidays, what different shutdown period can the Authority approve?

    • A1am to 2am
    • BNo shutdown at all
    • C6am to 9am
    • D11am to 3pm
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    Answer: C. 6am to 9am

    Section 40 lets the Authority approve a 6am to 9am shutdown on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, subject to guidelines.

13. Question 13 of 25

    During the gaming machine shutdown, must the whole venue close?

    • AOnly the gaming room and the car park must be locked
    • BOnly the bar and the bottle shop must close during those hours
    • CNo, other areas can stay open and liquor hours do not change
    • DYes, the whole venue must close and all patrons must leave
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    Answer: C. No, other areas can stay open and liquor hours do not change

    Section 42 says a shutdown does not require areas of the venue to close to patrons and does not change liquor trading hours.

14. Question 14 of 25

    Under the Gaming Machines Act 2001, who is a minor?

    • AA person under 21
    • BA person under 16
    • CA person under 25
    • DA person under 18
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    Answer: D. A person under 18

    The Act refers to a person under the age of 18 years as a minor.

15. Question 15 of 25

    Can a 17-year-old play a gaming machine in a NSW hotel?

    • AYes, if a parent or guardian is with them
    • BYes, on weekends
    • CYes, if they are a junior member of the club
    • DNo, minors must not operate gaming machines
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    Answer: D. No, minors must not operate gaming machines

    Section 50 makes it an offence for a minor to operate an approved gaming machine, and section 51 makes the hotelier or club liable too.

16. Question 16 of 25

    A minor plays a gaming machine. When does the venue have a defence under section 51?

    • AIf the minor lost money and did not win any prizes
    • BIf the minor was with an adult friend who was 18 or older at the time
    • CThe venue never has a defence, whatever the circumstances
    • DIf the minor was over 14 and showed ID suggesting they were 18
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    Answer: D. If the minor was over 14 and showed ID suggesting they were 18

    The defence applies if the minor was over 14 and the venue was shown evidence of age that suggested the person was 18 or older.

17. Question 17 of 25

    Can a minor stay in a club's gaming area?

    • AYes, as long as they do not touch or play the machines
    • BNo, minors must not enter or stay in a club's gaming area
    • CYes, but only before 9pm on school nights
    • DYes, if they are signed in as a member's guest for dinner
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    Answer: B. No, minors must not enter or stay in a club's gaming area

    Section 52 says minors must not enter or remain in a club's gaming area, and the club must remove them straight away.

18. Question 18 of 25

    A staff member suspects a patron in the gaming area is under 18. What may they require?

    • ANothing, staff cannot ask
    • BThe patron's name, address and evidence of age
    • CThe patron's bank statements and card details
    • DA payment before they can enter the gaming room
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    Answer: B. The patron's name, address and evidence of age

    Section 53 lets authorised persons require a suspected minor to state their name and address and produce evidence of age.

19. Question 19 of 25

    Does a venue have to send its Gaming Plan of Management to the Authority or Liquor & Gaming NSW for approval?

    • ANo, but inspectors check that the venue has one
    • BYes, a new copy must be sent every month
    • COnly if a patron makes a written complaint about it
    • DYes, it must be approved before the venue opens
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    Answer: A. No, but inspectors check that the venue has one

    The plan does not need to be submitted to ILGA or Liquor & Gaming NSW for approval. Inspectors check that venues have one during visits.

20. Question 20 of 25

    Staff find a 16-year-old in the gaming area. Besides removing them, what record should the venue make?

    • ANo record, as long as the minor has left
    • BA note in the staff roster for that shift and day
    • CA report sent to the minor's school
    • DAn entry in the gambling incident register
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    Answer: D. An entry in the gambling incident register

    Any gaming offence, alleged offence or incident involving a minor must be recorded in the gambling incident register, with the action taken.

21. Question 21 of 25

    Which signs are hotels and clubs NOT allowed to display where they can be seen from outside the venue?

    • AAccessible parking signs
    • BSigns showing the venue's opening hours
    • CExit signs
    • DSigns that promote gaming machines
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    Answer: D. Signs that promote gaming machines

    Section 44 bans gambling-related signs visible from outside the venue. TAB and Keno signs are exempt.

22. Question 22 of 25

    Can a venue advertise its gaming machines in a newspaper or online?

    • AOnly after 9pm, when children are less likely to see it
    • BYes, as long as the ad lists a help number
    • CNo, gaming machine advertising is not allowed
    • DOnly for new machines
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    Answer: C. No, gaming machine advertising is not allowed

    Section 43 bans publishing gaming machine advertising. Ads that promote or encourage gambling are not allowed in print, online or broadcast.

23. Question 23 of 25

    Where may a hotel place a jackpot monitor?

    • AOn the footpath outside, facing the main road
    • BNext to the ATM in the main bar, near the entrance
    • CInside the gaming room, out of sight from outside
    • DIn the front window, so people walking past can see it
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    Answer: C. Inside the gaming room, out of sight from outside

    Jackpot monitors count as gambling-related signs. In hotels they must be inside the gaming room and not visible from outside.

24. Question 24 of 25

    Should gaming machines be visible from outside the venue?

    • AOnly during the day
    • BNo, they must not be visible from outside
    • COnly in clubs
    • DYes, so that patrons can find the gaming room
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    Answer: B. No, they must not be visible from outside

    Gaming machines must not be visible from outside and should be in gaming areas separated from entrances, dining rooms and family spaces.

25. Question 25 of 25

    What must be attached to each bank of gaming machines?

    • AContact cards with self-exclusion and counselling details
    • BA list of recent jackpot winners and the amounts they won
    • CA price list for drinks and meals served in the area
    • DFree credit vouchers for patrons who have played all day
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    Answer: A. Contact cards with self-exclusion and counselling details

    Venues must display business-card-sized contact cards in a clear holder on each bank of machines, with self-exclusion and counselling details.

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