Crown Sydney Casino Membership Policy

INTRODUCTION

1. You must be a Member or approved guest to access the Casino. 

2. This Policy contains Crown’s:

2.1. Casino Membership Policy (see Part 1);
2.2. Casino Membership Review Policy (see Part 2); and 
2.3. Casino Guest Policy (see Part 3).

3. Membership and guest access to the Casino is subject to this Policy. 

4. Crown may amend the terms of this Policy from time to time. Any amended Policy will be made available at crownsydney.com.au. 

Definitions
In this Policy:

Casino means the Crown Sydney Casino.

Crown means Crown Sydney Gaming Pty Ltd.

Crown Group means Crown Resorts Limited and any of its subsidiaries. 

Crown Management means Service Manager and above, Assistant Casino Manager and above and any other person determined by Crown from time to time. 

Crown Rewards means the customer loyalty program named Crown Rewards operated by entities within the Crown Group.

Crown Rewards Membership Tier means the level of Crown Rewards membership, based on the accumulation of Crown Rewards Status Credits during the relevant membership cycle period, determined by Crown from time to time in accordance with the Crown Rewards Rules. 

Hotel means Crown Towers Sydney. 

Member means a person who has a current Membership under the Policy.

Membership means membership entitling access to the Casino in accordance with the Policy.

Policy means this Crown Sydney Casino Membership Policy.

Recognised Gaming Facility means an Australian or international gaming facility recognised by Crown.

Recognised Gaming Facility Tier Membership means a current tier membership of a Recognised Gaming Facility, as recognised by Crown.

Spouse means a Member’s partner or equivalent accompanying person, as defined on a case-by-case basis by Crown.

PART 1 - CASINO MEMBERSHIP POLICY

1. Who can apply for Membership?

a) Any person may apply for Membership. 
b) Crown may grant Membership in accordance with this Policy.

2. How do I apply for Membership?

2.1. If the applicant is a NSW resident, they may commence their Membership application online. Further requirements may apply to NSW residents before Membership is granted (see ‘NSW Residents’ below).

2.2. All applicants must complete their application in person at Crown. 

2.3. As part of the Membership application, the applicant will be required to:

a) supply acceptable identification and required information to the satisfaction of Crown; 
b) acknowledge that the Casino only offers higher limit gaming (meaning that minimum bets apply), that the Casino is open to Members and guests only, and that the Casino does not have poker machines; 
c) consent to identification, security, probity, and / or other checks as required; and 
d) be or become a Crown Rewards Member (other than international and interstate players participating in one of Crown’s rebate programs) by completing the Crown Rewards application process as part of their Membership application.

Further information on Crown’s use, disclosure and collection of personal information is set out in Crown’s Privacy Policy. 

3. NSW Residents 

NSW residents who cannot satisfy the requirements under section 4 will not be granted Casino Membership until 24 hours after their application form was submitted to Crown (Cooling Off Period). 

4. NSW Residents Exempt from Cooling Off Period

A NSW resident may not be subject to the Cooling Off Period where:

a) the NSW resident holds a current Recognised Gaming Facility Tier Membership and produces evidence of such to the satisfaction of Crown; or
b) the NSW resident has been identified by Crown as having gaming spend, while playing as a guest at the Casino, at the level required to attain Gold Crown Rewards Membership Tier at the time.

5. Can I withdraw my Membership application?

5.1. An applicant who is subject to a Cooling Off Period and who wishes to withdraw their application during the Cooling Off Period can do so in person at Crown Sydney, or by:

a) emailing their request to rewards@crownsydney.com.au from the email address used in their application; or
b) telephoning Crown’s Services department. 

5.2. Crown will action all withdrawal requests within one business day of receipt.

6. How will my Membership application be determined?

6.1. Membership may be granted immediately. Where not immediate, Crown will notify the applicant if and when Membership has been granted.

6.2. Membership will only be granted after:

a) required probity checks have been satisfactorily completed and Crown has made a determination that the person may be granted Membership; 
b) the applicant's name and details have been recorded by Crown; and
c) where applicable, the Cooling Off Period has elapsed.

6.3. Crown will refuse the application, and cancel the Membership of, any person who:

a) is self-excluded, excluded or banned from any property in the Crown Group; or
b) who Crown determines is not suitable for Membership.

6.4. Crown reserves the right to refuse an application or access of any person to the Casino and to revoke a person’s Membership at any time and for any reason. A person is not entitled to a review of any action taken or decision made by Crown in respect of that person’s application, Membership or access to the Casino. Crown will not provide reasons for any decision or action taken by Crown in respect of a person’s application, Membership or access to the Casino.

7.    Membership cards

7.1. Members will be issued with a membership card which must be presented on entry to the Casino. 

7.2. A card issued to the Member may only be used by that Member. It is the responsibility of the Member to safeguard their card and take precautions against the loss, or any unauthorised use, of their card. A Member must not give their card to another person or Member for any purpose. A breach of this requirement may result in revocation of Membership. 

7.3. The Casino is a mandatory carded play environment, meaning that a Member’s card must be presented to the dealer or inserted into the Electronic Table Game before any wagering may take place. Refusal to follow this requirement may result in revocation of Membership.

7.4. Acceptable identification to the satisfaction of Crown must be presented to replace any lost, damaged or destroyed membership cards. 

7.5. Access to certain areas of the Casino and access to certain benefits offered to Members may be limited based on the Member’s Crown Rewards Membership Tier level or other criteria at Crown’s discretion. 

8.    How do I cancel my Membership?

Any Member wishing to cancel their Membership can do so in person at Crown Sydney, or by emailing their request to rewards@crownsydney.com.au or by telephoning Crown’s Services department (Cancellation Request). Crown will action all Cancellation Requests as soon as reasonably practicable after receipt of the Cancellation Request.

PART 2 - CASINO MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL POLICY

1.1. The Membership status of all Members will be reviewed by Crown at least annually.

Crown will consider the following factors in determining whether a Member will retain their Membership: 

a) Frequency of visitation;  
b) Average gaming spend per visit;
c) Average non-gaming spend per visit; 
d) Annual gaming spend;
e) Annual non-gaming spend; 
f) Place of residence; 
g) Crown Rewards Membership Tier level; 
h) Results of any probity checks undertaken by Crown; and 
i) Other relevant circumstances (e.g. ill health, overseas postings, gaming and non-gaming spend across the Crown Group, etc.) as determined by Crown.

1.2. Unless otherwise determined by Crown, Membership of international and interstate Members will generally be renewed each renewal period (subject to required probity checks), provided the Member continues to reside outside New South Wales. This reflects that Members who are not NSW residents will generally have lower frequency of visitation and gaming spend.   

1.3. Crown reserves the right to refuse or revoke entry to the Casino and to revoke Membership at any time and for any reason.

PART 3 - CASINO GUEST POLICY 

1. Guest Application Process

1.1. Approval of each guest is subject to the discretion of Crown. 

1.2. Prior to accessing the Casino, all guests must complete an application.

1.3. Crown will refuse the application, and deny access to the Casino, of any person who:
a) is self-excluded, excluded or banned from any property in the Crown Group; or
b) who Crown determines is not suitable.

1.4. Crown reserves the right to refuse an application or access of any person to the Casino at any time and for any reason. A person is not entitled to a review of any action taken or decision made by Crown in respect of that person’s application or access to the Casino. Crown will not provide reasons for any decision or action taken by Crown in respect of a person’s application or access to the Casino.

2. Guest Access Process

2.1. Guests will only be granted access to the Casino as a guest after:

a) the required probity checks have been satisfactorily completed and Crown has made a determination that the person may be granted access to the Casino; and 
b) the applicant's name and personal details have been recorded by Crown.

2.2. Guests will be issued with a guest card which must be presented on entry to the Casino.

3. Categories of Guests

3.1. Guests of Members
a) Members, subject to the Terms and Conditions of Crown Rewards Membership, may be entitled to nominate up to three (3) persons to enter the Casino as that Member’s guest. Crown may limit this number at any time. 
b) Crown Management may permit a Member to nominate additional guests on special occasions (for example, on the Member’s birthday).
c) There is no limit to the number of visits a guest who is a Spouse may make with their accompanying Member.
d) A person who is not a Member (other than a Spouse) may be admitted as a guest of a Member up to 52 times within a 12 month period. Any person who has reached their guest visitation limit will be invited by Crown Management to apply for Membership.
e) A guest of a Member will be granted access to the Casino that commences upon entry to the Casino with the hosting Member, until 6am the following day. Crown may at its discretion limit or extend the length of the period of access for any guest.
f) Where the hosting Member is on a rebate program, the guest will be granted access for the duration of their hosting Member’s program, for no longer than 14 days from the date of registration. Any extension to the 14 day limit will require the approval of Crown Management.  
g) A guest of a Member will be granted access to those areas of the Casino commensurate with the access level of the Member.

3.2. Guests of Crown Management (Hotel)
a) All registered Crown Towers Sydney Hotel guests may be granted access to the Casino as a guest of Crown Management.
b) Hotel guests may be granted access to the Casino from 6am of the date of registration for scheduled stay to 6am the day after check-out. 
c) Hotel guests may be granted access to those areas of the Casino as determined by Crown Management.

3.3. Guests of Crown Management (General)
a) Crown Management may, at their discretion, nominate international and interstate visitors to be granted access to the Casino as a guest of Crown Management.
b) There is no limit to the number of guests Crown Management may nominate.
c) A guest of Crown Management will be granted access for the duration determined by Crown Management. 
d) A guest of Crown Management will be granted access to those areas of the Casino determined by Crown Management.

3.4. Guests of Directors
a) A Director of a company within the Crown Group may nominate a guest to be granted access to the Casino.
b) There is no limit to the number of guests a Director may nominate.
c) A guest of a Director must have written approval from the Director. The written approval must be provided to Crown Management at the time the guest completes their application.  
d) A guest of a Director will be granted access for the period determined by the Director or Crown Management.
e) A guest of a Director will be granted access to those areas of the Casino determined by the Director or Crown Management.

4. Tours

4.1. For the avoidance of doubt, the Crown Group, including but not limited to Crown Management, any Directors within the Crown Group and Crown employees, may permit entry to the Casino to any persons for purposes unrelated to gaming or entertainment (for example, for purposes of conducting tours), provided:

a) acceptable and valid identification is sighted;
b) those persons do not gamble;
c) those persons are in the company of a Crown employee at all times; and
d) the name, date of birth, and date of entry of each of those persons is recorded by Crown.