Victoria approves funding for new Cranbourne greyhound racing track

The previous track was shut down in early 2022.Australia.- The Victorian government has committed AU$4m (US$2.5m) to help build a new racetrack at Cranbourne. According to Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV), construction will begin in the second half of this year and will take 12 to 18 months to comple

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The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) in Australia is cracking down on underage gambling and increasing fines.

The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has recently intensified its crackdown on underage gambling in Victoria, imposing a fine of AUD 7,000 (USD 4,360) on the Victorian Amateur Racing Club. Australia has been rigorously tackling underage gambling issues lately, emphasized by f

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Australia: Victoria gambling regulator highlights 88 disciplinary actions taken in 2023-24 report

The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) reported that in 2023-24it took 88 disciplinary actions against gambling licensees and employees,and began implementing a new risk-based, intelligence-led regulatory approach. The regulator also advanced on its zero-tolerance policy for be

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Victoria introduces gambling overhaul bill to curb harm and money laundering

The Victorian government has introduced an overhaul of gambling regulations, aiming to reduce harm and curb money laundering through poker machines. The reforms, part of the Gambling Legislation Amendment (Precommitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024, were introduced in parliament on Tuesday, seeking to

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Victoria Gambling Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 presented to parliament

The government of Victoria aims to introduce new mandatory pre-commitment limits and a carded-play system.Australia.- The minister for casino, gaming and liquor regulationMelissa Hornehas today (November 26) introduced the Gambling Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 to the state parliament in Victoria.

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Crown Resorts Praises Victoria for Introducing Carded Play Statewide

Crown Resorts Praises Victoria for Introducing Carded Play StatewideCrown Resorts, an Australian casino and hospitality giant, has embraced the introduction of carded play across the state of Victoria. In an official statement, the company welcomed the change, calling it an “important milestone” for

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Greyhounds in Australia: GRV posts full-year results

National domestic turnover was down 13 per cent in year-on-year terms.Australia.- Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) has shared its financial results for the 2023/24 financial year. It posted an AU$13.1m (US$8.59m) operating loss and a net loss after depreciation and infrastructure projects of AU$22.7m

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