This section contains links to media releases about gambling, responsible gambling and harm minimisation from government, industry and other bodies in Australia and New Zealand.
ALH Group ordered to pay $550,000 fine for failures to minimise gambling harm
The Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group (ALH) has been fined $550,000 for operating 220 gaming machines without mandatory pre-commitment technology (YourPlay) installed, following a prosecution by the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC).
Tabcorp fined $1 million for not complying with VGCCC directions
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has fined Tabcorp Wagering (VIC) Pty Ltd $1 million for not complying with two Commission directions issued during its investigation of Tabcorp’s major system outage in the 2020 Spring Racing Carnival.
Roadshows open direct conversations with regional industries (NSW)
The NSW Hospitality and Racing Regulatory Roadshow is coming to Fairfield on Tuesday 19 September. The Fairfield event is the third in a series of roadshows, engaging local industry, sharing regulatory priorities and hearing directly from stakeholders about their perspective and challenges.
VGCCC demands wagering providers cease club sponsorship inducement practice (VIC)
The VGCCC has warned that sporting clubs need to be mindful of community expectations around incentivising members to gamble, advising that some online wagering providers are entering into sponsorship agreements with sporting clubs - linking financial incentives to club members signing up.
Deadline for external gambling-related signage ban (NSW)
Pubs and clubs across the state have less than 1 week left to remove external gambling-related signage, with members of the public encouraged to report venues breaking the rules following the 1 September deadline.
More illegal offshore gambling websites blocked (ACMA)
Australian internet service providers (ISPs) have been requested to block access to more illegal offshore gambling websites including Crown Pokies and Play AUD. Last month, the ACMA requested that ISPs block 5 services – Reef Reels, Royal Reels, Ricky Casino, Slots Gallery, and Slotastic.
Appointment of Independent Monitor of SkyCity Adelaide (SA)
The Liquor and Gambling Commissioner, Dini Soulio, has approved the appointment of consultancy firm, Kroll Australia Ltd, as the Independent Monitor to monitor the compliance of SkyCity Adelaide, the operator of the Adelaide Casino, following a direction issued in May.
BetStop officially launched
Australians at risk of experiencing gambling harm will now be able to self-exclude from all licensed interacting wagering services following the launch today of BetStop – the National Self-Exclusion Register.
For access to BetStop, click here
Retired racehorses to benefit from Off-The-Track grants (QLD)
21 not-for-profit organisations, charities, businesses and acknowledged retrainers across the state have been announced as successful applicants for the 2023 Queensland Off-The-Track Grants Program.
New Chair appointed to Victorian Racing Integrity Board
The Andrews Labor Government has appointed Judge Katherine Bourke as the new chairperson of the Victorian racing integrity board.