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Christine Howlett Appointed as New Commissioner of NSW Independent Casino Commission

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Reading Time: 2 minutes   The NSW Government has appointed experienced public administrator Christine Howlett as a new Commissioner of the NSW Independent Casino Commission (NICC) for a four-year term following a competitive recruitment process. Ms Howlett fills the vacancy created by the departure of Craig Sahlin who served as a NICC Commissioner since 2022…

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Minors don’t stand a chance in NSW casinos this holiday season

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Reading Time: 2 minutes Minors caught in an adults-only gaming venue can face significant consequences, including fines and bans preventing them from re-entering for an entire year or more once they turn 18.    L&GNSW A/Executive Director of Regulatory Operations Dimitri Argeres said inspectors and casino security are working together to ensure venues remain off-limits to minors during…

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Regulating the Game 2025 adds masterclass on safer gambling training and customer care

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Reading Time: < 1 minute   Gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game announced the latest addition to its 2025 Masterclass Series in Sydney: “Beyond Compliance – Safer Gambling Training and Building a Culture of Customer Care,” presented by Jay Robinson, Chief Stakeholder Relations Officer at Focal Research Consultants. With over 20 years of global experience in…

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Regulating the Game Announces its Latest Addition to its 2025 Masterclass Series in Sydney

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Reading Time: 2 minutes   The organisers of the Regulating the Game conference have announced the latest addition to its 2025 Masterclass Series in Sydney: “Beyond Compliance – Safer Gambling Training and Building a Culture of Customer Care,” presented by the renowned Jay Robinson, chief stakeholder relations officer at Focal Research Consultants. With over 20…

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VGCCC: Shepparton Hotel Operator Fined $100,000

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Reading Time: < 1 minute   Goulburn Valley Hotel (GVH) Shepparton Pty Ltd has been issued a $100,000 fine for providing false information to the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC). In November 2022, GVH applied for a licence to operate 40 poker machines at the Shepparton hotel but did not disclose that the…

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Roadmap for Gaming Reform report published

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Reading Time: < 1 minute The Independent Panel brought together, for the first time, a mix of industry representatives, harm minimisation experts, police, experts in cybersecurity and privacy, academics, community organisations and a person with lived experience of gambling harm. Specifically, the Independent Panel examined the feasibility and acceptance of implementing cashless gaming technologies in…

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