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VGCCC censures Crown Melbourne over gambling harm breaches

Enforcement & compliance

Victoria’s Gambling and Casino Control Commission censured Crown Melbourne for breaches of rules on poker-machine pre-commitment and player identification. The regulator found that 22 customers continued playing after reaching time or spending limits, while 10 used cards linked to another person’s YourPlay account; it imposed no financial penalty and said the censure will remain on Crown’s record.

The censure leaves Crown Melbourne with a formal regulatory record and the prospect of stronger action for further breaches.

Earlier fines and penalties by VGCCC

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
QuestBetAUD 80,000VGCCC fines QuestBet A$80,000 over gambling harm failuresNot stated
ALHAUD 38,000VGCCC fine costs ALH A$38,000 over minors accessing gaming roomsNot stated
TabcorpAUD 4,600,000VGCCC fines Tabcorp A$4.6 million and orders operational transformationNot stated

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