The Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority has fined two Sydney hotels a combined total of $154,000 for gambling-related offences, including operating gaming machines during mandatory shutdown hours.
Bankstown Sports hosted their Service to Sport Medal and Awards Night, highlighting contributions to their 38 sporting clubs and volunteers.
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Recent developments in gaming regulation have implications for clubs.
• Regulatory Priorities: Key areas of focus for the remainder of 2025 include strengthening harm minimisation strategies, streamlining operations and supporting industry education on emerging legislative changes.
• Compliance Calendar: Clubs can prepare for targeted compliance campaigns and important enforcement dates from July to December 2025, including new training standards and advertising checks.
• Community Engagement: Special outreach and support will focus on regional and culturally diverse communities to strengthen compliance and protect vulnerable groups.
• Webinar Opportunity: A government-hosted webinar on 29 July 2025 (10.30am–11.30am) will brief the industry on key regulatory issues—clubs are strongly encouraged to register and participate.
• Compliance Calendar: Clubs can prepare for targeted compliance campaigns and important enforcement dates from July to December 2025, including new training standards and advertising checks.
• Community Engagement: Special outreach and support will focus on regional and culturally diverse communities to strengthen compliance and protect vulnerable groups.
• Webinar Opportunity: A government-hosted webinar on 29 July 2025 (10.30am–11.30am) will brief the industry on key regulatory issues—clubs are strongly encouraged to register and participate.
The AUSTRAC 2025 Reporting Entity Forum highlighted the evolving compliance landscape for gaming venues.
