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VGCCC appoints Annette Kimmitt as new chief executive
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The Victorian Gambling Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has announced the appointment of Annette Kimmitt as its new chief executive officer, effective March 21, 2022.
VGCCC implements new standards to better inform wagering account holders
Gaming regulators in the Australian state of Victoria have implemented a new standard for wagering account holders, allowing them to update their ‘true spending and losses’ information displayed on player activity statements.
Australian hotel fined, owner forced to sell business over gambling integrity breaches
The proprietor of a historic Victorian hotel is facing a $52,000 fine and the loss of his business after the VGCCC discovered two integrity breaches.
VGCCC levels $323k fine at state’s largest EGM operator for operating outside of normal trading hours
The crackdown on gaming operators in Australia continues, with the Victorian Gambling and Casino Commission (VGCCC) fining the Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group (ALH) AU$480,000 ($323,500) for operating electronic gaming machines outside of permitted hours.
Preston Hotel found guilty of allowing a minor to gamble
A Magistrate has ordered the Preston Hotel to pay a total of AU$25,300 ($16,600) for allowing a 16-year-old to access betting terminals and gamble at the Hotel on six occasions between May and September 2022.
Tower Hotel faces more charges for alleged gambling failures
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has issued three new charges against Rumotel Pty Ltd, the operator of the Tower Hotel in Hawthorn East for allegedly breaching their Responsible Gambling Code of Conduct.
Tabcorp and eight venues charged by Victorian regulator for allowing minor to gamble
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has charged Tabcorp along with eight venues for allegedly allowing a minor to gamble, in breach of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003. Tabcorp faces a total of 54 charges, including 27 counts of allowing a minor to gamble and failing to reasonably supervise its electronic betting terminals.
Victorian gambling watchdog charges Tower Hotel operator for failure to set EGMs with time and spend controls
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has charged Rumotel Pty Ltd, the operator of the Tower Hotel in Hawthorn East, for breaches of gaming regulations.
Australia’s largest EGM operator was hit with a $352k fine for lack of YourPlay pre-commitment tech
Australian gaming authorities continue their crackdown on companies for failing to minimize gambling harm, now fining the Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group (ALH) AU$550,000 ($352,000) for operating 220 gaming machines ‘without mandatory pre-commitment technology’.
VGCCC levels 62 charges at ALH pokie operator for breaches at 80% of venues
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) is leveling 62 charges at Australia’s largest pokie machine operator ALH for allegedly operating gaming machines that didn’t have mandatory pre-commitment technology installed.
