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Any sports, keno and slot betting in Australia's licensed pubs and clubs is only available to over-18s. Below are the key rules for applying the age threshold at offline points.

1. Legal age - 18 years

Uniform threshold: in each state and territory of Australia, the minimum age for betting in the TAB zones of pubs and clubs, participation in keno draws and playing on slot machines (pokies) is 18 years.
Impossibility of exceptions: neither the club card, nor the income, nor the support of an adult cancel this norm.

2. Age verification and confirmation

1. At entry and before bid

Staff are required to request ID at any sign of suspicion (no club badge, looks younger than 25).
2. Acceptable documents

Australian passport, driving licence, Medicare card or citizenship certificate.
3. Visual principle "25 +"

If the visitor is under 25, you cannot place bets without an ID.

3. Types of betting in pubs and clubs

In-venue sports betting
- through the scoreboard or TAB terminal, live bets are allowed only on the spot, after checking the age.
Keno draws
- tickets are purchased in the club hall, the calculation of winnings at the terminal, ID is checked upon purchase or payment.
Poker and table tournaments
- participation in club tournaments/cash games is available from the age of 18, regulated by the internal rules of the club.
Pokies
- disabled for users without a confirmed age, often require entering a club card.

4. Responsibilities of personnel and operator

1. Training and procedures

All employees take responsible play and ID verification courses.
2. Fault logging

Fixing cases of refusal in rates due to lack of ID.
3. Signs and announcements

Mandatory placement of plates "18 +" in places of sale of bets and near machines.

5. Sanctions for the admission of minors

Penalties for operator
- up to 5,000-10,000 AUD for the first violation (vary by state), for repetition - suspension of the license or closure of the hall.
Disciplinary action against staff
- internal penalties, up to dismissal for systematic violations.
Management responsibility
- directors and managers are personally responsible for personnel training and control.

6. Practical tips for visitors and parents

1. Always carry your ID
- passport or rights in the covering card.
2. Check signs
- club license status and age warnings.
3. Talk to your children
- explain that even in family pubs rates are not available until the age of 18 and circumvention attempts are punishable.

Result

Betting in pubs and clubs allows safe and legal gambling, but only after full age verification. Compliance with ID screening rules, staff training and strict fines for admitting under-18s ensure minors are protected and comply with the law.