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Crown Melbourne Fined for Exclusion Breach

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By: The HALLO ECHO

November 26, 2025

Reading Time: < 1 minute Crown Melbourne has been fined $100,000 by the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) for allowing an excluded individual to gamble for nearly 15 hours. VGCCC CEO Suzy Neilan said the incident underscores the need for safeguards to protect vulnerable individuals. “Exclusion is a critical harm minimisation tool. It…

VGCCC: EGM Application Improvements Consultation

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By: The HALLO ECHO

November 21, 2025

Reading Time: < 1 minute VGCCC has launched consultation on proposed reforms to the application process for Electronic Gaming Machine approvals in Victoria. “Our Electronic Gaming Machine (EGM) application process for new premises approvals under section 3.3.6 and EGM increase applications under section 3.4.17 of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 is undergoing a significant uplift…