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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
An increase in pokie losses generated in January suggests not just a pent-up demand for gambling but rather organized crime groups laundering tainted money, experts warn. Pokie Losses in Victoria Surge by $15m in January Pokies took a hit for a while in 2020, but as of January, they are back at pre-pandemic levels, with Victoria’s […]
The Victoria Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) will do what is necessary to enforce Crown Resorts to comply with regulations, but only after the final report from the New South Wales (NSW) regulator, the Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority (ILGA), Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews stated. VCGLR Will Not Act Solely on Recommendations The […]
This week, the Victoria Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) tabled its annual report in the state parliament, showing it did not attempt to contact employees of Crown Resorts who were arrested in China, until after one of them appeared on TV two years into the regulator’s investigation. More Criticism for the Watchdog Likely […]
People may turn to online gambling as an escape route from boredom while being in lockdown more easily than otherwise, the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation argues in a recent news release on its website. Online Gambling As a Way of Escapism The statutory authority created by the Victorian Government and enforced by the Victorian Responsible […]
