VGCCC

HOTEL FINED OVER TEEN GAMBLING SPREE

Posted on December 8th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
A Melbourne pub has been fined for its role in the run-away debts and gambling problem of a 16-year-old, whose mother had tried every means to stop him. The Melbourne mother discovered her son was gambling thousands of dollars, and

VGCCC LOOKING INTO LADBROKES LOUNGES

Posted on November 10th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has begun enquiries into the apparent promotion and advertising of the Ladbrokes product at the Clifton Hotel in Kew. Action has been initiated in accordance with the Gambling Regulation Act 2003, in

TOWER HOTEL FACES DOZENS OF CHARGES AND MILLIONS IN FINES

Posted on October 11th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
The Victorian regulator has ramped up its prosecution of the operators of the Tower Hotel, laying a total of 38 charges over alleged responsible gambling failures, with maximum fines in the millions. In September the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control

DOZENS OF BREACHES FOR TABCORP AND SEVEN PUBS

Posted on September 18th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
A tipoff from a member of the public has led to dozens of charges for Tabcorp, seven pubs and a TAB for allegedly allowing a minor to gamble. The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) launched an investigation after

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