VGCCC

VGCCC SLAPS $1m FINE ON TABCORP OVER OUTAGE

Posted on September 6th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
The VGCCC has fined Tabcorp $1 million for not complying with Commission directions issued during an investigation of the company’s major system outage in 2020. This is the largest ever fine imposed by the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission

BELLS PAYS TOLL FOR GAMING TAX BREACHES

Posted on September 4th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
Victoria’s regulator has penalised a Melbourne pub, issuing a letter of censure and fine, for breaches relating to payment of its gaming taxes. In accordance with the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 and the Accounting and Auditing Venue Requirements set out

ALH FINED FOR BREACHES ON HUNDREDS OF EGMs

Posted on August 25th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
Endeavour’s ALH Group has been ordered to pay more than half a million dollars in penalties over “serious” breaches of Victoria’s pre-commitment scheme. Prompted by an anonymous tip-off, the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) carried out an inspection ‘blitz’

HOW TO DETECT COUNTERFEIT BANKNOTES

Posted on July 31st, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
Increased detection of fraudulent money has prompted government to issue a warning to venues handling cash, to protect against financial losses and minimise criminal influence. Counterfeit notes are a serious issue where use of banknotes is prevalent, particularly for hotels

VICTORIA CRACKS THE WHIP ON GAMING REFORM

Posted on July 19th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
The Victorian Government has ramped up its gaming reform policies, with a major announcement and a crackdown on venues by the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC). With the ink still drying on the state’s new EGM surrender scheme

TABCORP AND HOTEL CHARGED OVER UNDERAGE GAMING

Posted on May 5th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
Victoria’s regulator has hit Tabcorp and the Preston Hotel with multiple charges and launched a wider investigation over reports of minors being allowed to gamble. The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) alleges staff at the Preston Hotel allowed

ALH HIT WITH SCORES OF CHARGES BY VICTORIAN REGULATOR

Posted on November 18th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
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

CHANGES TO VICTORIAN GAMBLING LAWS

Posted on July 8th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
Victorian Parliament has recently passed amendments to the state’s gaming and liquor Acts that will affect gaming operators and licensed venues. The Gambling and Liquor Legislation Amendment Act 2022 will soon change specific laws regarding gaming, and also amends the

BAD DREAMS IN 2016 WORKER DEATH

Posted on July 4th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
The Victorian regulator has taken disciplinary action against Melbourne’s Dreams Gentlemen’s Club for multiple liquor licence breaches, in response to a female worker’s death in late 2016. Employee Stacey Michelle Tierney had been drinking in the basement of the venue

HOW TO RECOGNISE AND MANAGE INTOXICATED PERSONS

Posted on February 25th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
The Victorian liquor regulator has released a useful guide for operators, outlining how staff can identify and properly manage intoxication. The VGCCC (former VCGLR) stresses that intoxication is a high-harm issue, and should be top-of-mind for licensees, managers and staff.