AUSTRAC has furthered its initiatives to help pub operators stay aware of AML and CTF issues, releasing a cache of new information and video resources. All pubs and clubs operating EGMs are required to provide AML/CTF risk awareness training to staff, to help minimise the chance of the business being used to support criminal activity. […]
The gallant Bargara Beach Hotel has been forced to cancel its popular annual Anzac Day events after the local RSL sub-branch failed to approve its application. For decades the pub has hosted a Gunfire Breakfast and day of Two-Up on Anzac Day for the Bargara Remembers Committee (BRC), after the well-patronised local dawn service. As
John Azar’s Good Beer Co has negotiated an outcome to retain signage emblazoned on the landmark Union Hotel, ordered removed last year. The group (GBC) bought the Art-Deco-style two-storey pub on a prominent 784sqm corner of the Pacific Highway in early 2021 from long-timers the Gallaghers, for a reported $20 million. GBC already operated the
Loui’s Hotel is considering lodging a complaint for discriminatory behaviour by police, after its ongoing compliance woes forced it closed for a weekend event. The closure came as a result of an application NSW Police submitted that the Lewisham Hotel, known as Loui’s, could through its operations “expose the public to significant threats and risks
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Pubs throughout Sydney LGA are on notice as Council investigates the legality of the ever-present VIP Lounge signs promoting gaming rooms. The SMH reported how council began inspections of the “euphemistic” signage for VIPs at several hotels in the vicinity of Oxford St following a complaint by a local, seemingly VIP resident. A response letter
Australia’s biggest publican and largest operator of poker machines has been charged with dozens of counts of operating gaming machines not equipped with Victoria’s mandatory pre-commitment technology YourPlay. Australian Leisure & Hospitality (ALH) is facing 62 charges by the Victorian regulator over failures to minimise gambling harm, for allegedly operating the EGMs without YourPlay installed.
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An investigation reports criminals are funnelling billions of dollars of “dirty” cash through pub and club EGMs, and calls for massive overhaul including cashless systems and identity collection. The multi-agency inquiry was led by the NSW Crime Commission, with the Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority NSW (ILGA), AUSTRAC and the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission, and
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A Riverina hotel has been fined nearly $40k for gaming machine offences, after repeatedly operating outside authorised hours. Leeton is a town of around 10k people, almost eight hours’ drive west of Sydney. The Leeton Hotel is a prominent two-storey pub in the centre of main drag Pine Ave. It holds 14 EGMs and is
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A damning report has been issued on The Star casino, branding it “unsuitable” to hold its licence in light of a litany of breaches and continued arrogance. The much-anticipated report comes only weeks after the government pushed through new laws in response to the recent Bergin inquiry into Crown casinos, establishing the new Independent Casino
A man refused patronage at his local due to his companion dog has won his case claiming discrimination, and been granted compensation. Raymond Matthews, resident of Woombye in the Sunshine Coast, goes everywhere with his assistance Chihuahua Kooy2, including around twice a week to Woombye Pub. Prior to a change of management in late 2017,
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