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VGCCC fine costs ALH A$38,000 over minors accessing gaming rooms

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Victoria’s VGCCC fined Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group A$38,000 without conviction after the company pleaded guilty to six charges involving minors accessing gaming areas at three venues on four occasions in 2024. ALH must also pay A$40,000 in legal costs; the regulator said the breaches were self-reported and stressed that operators must prevent underage access.

The case reinforces operators’ exposure to penalties and legal costs when minors enter gaming areas.

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