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Gaming Alcohol Policy
Sherwood Services Club has a responsibility to the community, it’s members and guests when servicing alcohol to it’s patrons. Click for more information.
Liquor house policy
The responsible service of alcohol
The Club has a policy made up of the following strategies;
- A policy providing the framework for the responsible serving of alcohol
- Training of staff so that they can implement and promote the policy.
- Education of patrons so that they understand the implications of and abide by the responsible service of alcohol policy.
- Preventing underage drinking by insisting on valid I.D. on entry and upon request.
- Preventing intoxication by recognising the signs of intoxication and avoiding serving anyone to the point of intoxication. We will deny entry or service to anyone who is already intoxicated.
The Law and our responsible Service Policy stops us supplying alcohol to people who are;
- Drunk
- Disorderly
- Under 18
- Buying alcohol for under 18''s
We are responsible hosts in our community through;
- Training our staff
- Having courteous staff
- Caring for patron safety
- Not disturbing our neighbours
We do not have promotions or advertising which;
- Encourages excessive drinking
- Encourage rapid drinking
- Provide free drinks
- Unfairly target women or men
We serve and care for our patrons by providing;
- Non-alcoholic drinks
- Low alcoholic drinks
- Food with drinks
- Advice on safe travel and a free courtesy bus service
Responsible gaming
The Sherwood Services Club Inc. will conduct all aspects of its facility in a professional and responsible manner and uphold its commitment to provide a responsible gaming environment.
The Sherwood Services Club Inc. is a leader within the hospitality industry and our goal is to make sure your visit is an enjoyable one.
We offer a variety of activities for our members and guest to enjoy, including great food, entertainment and gaming.
We provided these facilities for you to enjoy in the company of your family and friends during your time of relaxation and leisure.
We believe the abuse of alcohol, gambling and smoking may be detrimental to your overall well-being.
The following information may assist you to enjoy life to its fullest, as well as continuing to enjoy your club and all it has to offer.
Our promise to you is to ensure that your visit is enjoyable and provides you with numerous social activities for all to enjoy.
Gamble with what you can afford – not with your lifestyle!
For most people, gambling is a recreational pastime and a form of entertainment. They have a bet on the Pokies, Keno or TAB, and enjoy it whether they win, lose or draw.
However, for some people gambling may begin to create problems in various areas of their lives. This can result in losing money they cannot afford to lose.
It may be money that has been set aside for rent, bills, food or other essential items.
The negative consequences of problem gambling are not only financial – emotional stress can affect personal relationships, work and health.
The following organisations offer confidential, free counselling services.
Gamblers Anonymous - Queensland 1800 002210
Lifeline (24 hours) 131114
Are you at risk of gambling excessively?
Below are some key indicators. If you have any of these indicators, you may be putting yourself at risk of excessive gambling. If you think you might be at risk, we suggest you seek further assistance from one of the organisations previously mentioned.
As a general rule, don’t gamble any more than 25% of your expendable income.
Expendable income is the money left over after meeting all other family and financial commitments.
Normal Social Gambling
- Playing for recreation
- Setting a limit on losses (and stopping when you reach it)
- Taking with you only the amount you are willing to lose (cash or cards)
- Playing for acceptable amounts of time (keep track of time)
- Playing without an increase in frequency of play or size of bets
- Playing for enjoyment
- Seeing gambling as a form of entertainment
- Believing that you will lose over time
- Having gambling as only one of your forms of entertainment
- Think about gambling infrequently
- Losing and quitting
- Being honest about the amount you have won or lost
Risk Indicators
- Playing only to win
- Playing without a limit on what you are willing to lose
- Taking more money with you than you are willing to lose
- Playing for excessive amounts of time
- An increase in your frequency of play and/or size of bets
- Playing to solve problems or to reduce stress
- Seeing gambling as a way to make a living
- Believing that you will win over time
- Having gambling as your only form of entertainment
- Thinking about gambling frequently
- Playing to win back losses
- Being dishonest about the amount of money you have won or lost
- Playing with borrowed money
Problem Gambling
Gambling Help Counselling for Problem Gamblers and their families.
Relationships Australia (Logan, Eight Mile Plains, Ipswich) Gambling Help provides the following FREE services to people with gambling problems and those affected by another persons gambling;
- Confidential free face-to-face counselling services for people with a gambling problem and/or to the partners or relatives of people with a gambling problem (individual, relationship and financial counselling available)
Gambling Help counselling can help you to regain a sense of control over yourself and your decisions in relation to gambling.
It can help you to understand why it is that you cannot seem to control yourself when it comes to gambling, understand how gambling might be related to difficulties in your life, and help you to practically address these issues.
To access counselling or other services offered, contact a Gambling Help at Logan on 07 3808 3590.
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