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VGCCC fines Warrnambool Horse Hotel A$150,000 for gambling breaches

Enforcement & compliance

Victoria's Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) fined Warrnambool Horse Hotel A$150,000 for breaches of gambling licence obligations and the Responsible Gambling Code of Conduct. Inspectors identified failures involving staff coverage, CCTV, records and interactions with patrons. The VGCCC said the business co-operated and introduced remedial measures.

The fine and cited failures clarify Victoria’s expectations for gambling licence obligations and responsible-gambling compliance.

Earlier fines and penalties by VGCCC

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
OkeBetAUD 100,000VGCCC penalty against OkeBet upheld by Victorian tribunalNot stated
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Not namedAUD 15,000VGCCC fines nine Victorian venues over poker machine trading hoursNot stated
Not namedAUD 58,000VGCCC fines nine Victoria venues for gambling outside permitted hoursNot stated
Crown MelbourneAUD 100,000VGCCC fines Crown Melbourne $100,000 over exclusion breachNot stated

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