Casino
July 18, 2022
Victoria’s Slot Machines See Gamblers Spend $66B in 30 Years
The Australian state of Victoria’s Alliance for Gambling Reform, a collaborative campaign to reduce gambling harm in the country, calculated that players had lost $66 billion during the past 30 years. The organization used data gathered from the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control and found that Australians currently rank first in average gambling losses at […]
Industry
July 11, 2022
Sky Racing Secures Greyhound Racing Victoria Broadcasting Rights
Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) announced a new partnership agreement with Australian broadcaster Sky Racing, extending the outlet’s broadcasting rights by another four years. The Melbourne-based Greyhound Racing Victoria manages 13 tracks and is in charge of regulating the sport in the state of Victoria, Australia. According to GRV, the partnership will help popularize greyhound racing […]
Casino
July 6, 2022
Victoria Passes Harm Minimization Laws for Betting Operators
The government of Victoria is committed to making sure that gamblers will remain protected as lawmakers have passed a new ream of changes to the gambling laws in the state, hoping to minimize harm resulting from participation in online and sports betting activities. Victoria Set on Minimizing Gambling-Related Harm These changes follow an investigation into […]
Legal
July 4, 2022
VGCCC Would Not Let Crown Resorts ‘Off the Hook’ Easily
Crown Resorts is facing a fine of up to AU$100 million ($69 million) for its responsible gambling failures at Crown Melbourne after the state gambling regulator initiated a second round of disciplinary action against the troubled casino operator. ‘Condition of the Casino License’ The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) announced today it has […]
Legal
May 24, 2022
New Legislation Proposes Tough Gambling Regulation in Victoria
A new legislative proposal in Victoria, Australia, introduced by lawmakers is pushing for tough gambling rules seeking to minimize gambling harm. A Proposal Empowers the New Gambling Watchdog in Victoria The new regulation seeks to empower the recently created Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC). The new government entity will take over the responsibilities […]
Industry
May 23, 2022
Reset App Allows Victorian Bettors to Be in Control
Bettors in the state of Victoria, Australia, have another tool to help them keep their gambling habits in check. Thanks to a new app, local punters can get in control of their spending behavior and prevent gambling harm. Reset Provides the Help Victorian Bettors Need The application is called Reset and provides a much-needed self-help […]
Casino
April 5, 2022
Crown Melbourne’s Illegal Money Transfers Could Cost AU$100m
Crown Resorts is facing a sanction of up to AU$100 million ($75 million) for violations of the Casino Control Act related to the illegal transfer of funds from China via China UnionPay cards. New Disciplinary Action against Crown Melbourne The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) launched the new disciplinary action against the troubled […]
Industry
November 24, 2021
Victorian Government Appoints Fran Thorn as Chair of New Gaming Regulator
Victoria’s new gambling regulator has its first chairperson, who was appointed by the Victorian government. Fran Thorn, the former Department of Health Secretary, has been tasked with creating and leading the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC). Once she takes office in January 2022, her term will last three years. VGCCC Replaces VCGLR as […]
Casino
June 4, 2021
Victoria Royal Commission Inquiry Reveals New Crown Failings
Troubles do not seem to end for Australian casino operator Crown Resorts as Victoria royal commission’s inquiry into its sole license was presented with disturbing facts about the casino’s practices related to its responsible gambling obligations. Long Hours Play Practice The Wednesday hearing at the commission led by former Federal Court judge Ray Finkelstein, QC […]
Business
May 3, 2021
Australia: Slot Gambling Losses in Victoria Skyrocket
After the COVID-19-related lockdown in Victoria, Australia ended, the slot machine gambling losses have kept increasing. Since October, when the venues were allowed to resume operation, millions were lost to gambling. Furthermore, Melbourne’s western suburb, Brimbank, recorded the highest daily losses from slot machines in February – $482,168. Gambling Losses in Victoria Go Through the […]