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VGCCC Fines Bookmaker MintBet $100,000 for Repeat Breaches of its Responsible Gambling Code of Conduct

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Reading Time: < 1 minute   The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has fined Victorian registered bookmaker MintBet $100,000 for repeated breaches of its Responsible Gambling Code of Conduct (Code) in relation to extended periods of gambling by a customer. The customer gambled through their online account with MintBet for 35 hours in…

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New member joins Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority Board

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Reading Time: < 1 minute   The NSW Government has appointed a new member to the board of the Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority (ILGA). ILGA is a statutory decision-maker responsible for a range of liquor, registered club, music festival and gaming machine regulatory functions including determining licensing and disciplinary matters under the gaming and…

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Crown Approved to Retain its Melbourne Licence

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Reading Time: 3 minutes   The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has ruled Australian casino giant Crown Resorts can keep its Crown Melbourne casino licence. The full Commission decided that Crown Melbourne has addressed the failings identified by the 2021 Royal Commission into the Casino Operator and Licence. Commission Chair Fran Thorn said…

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Queensland Parliament Passes New Laws Restricting Cash Gambling at Casinos

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Reading Time: 2 minutes   The Queensland Parliament has passed new laws restricting cash gambling at casinos. New laws will increase regulatory scrutiny and enhance the integrity of Queensland casinos, with a focus on reducing gambling harm. The reforms enable the government to implement the remaining recommendations of the Review of the Queensland operations of…

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ACMA Blocks Eight More Illegal Gambling Sites

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Reading Time: < 1 minute   The ACMA has requested the Australian internet service providers (ISPs) to block eight illegal gambling websites, after investigations found these services to be operating in breach of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. The latest sites blocked include: Lucky7even 50 Crowns Rockwin Bitdreams Mr Pacho Casino Infinity Zota Bet Spicyjackpots…

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Newcastle Hotel Fined for Gaming Machine Offences

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Reading Time: < 1 minute   Newcastle hotel out of pocket $7,540 for gaming machine offences A Newcastle hotel has been fined $7,540 after being convicted of operating gaming machines outside authorised hours. The licensee of the Royal Inn Hotel at Waratah pleaded guilty to 13 offences under the Gaming Machines Act 2001 in Downing Centre Local…

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