With Easter and ANZAC Day approaching, the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has issued a reminder about gambling outside of trading hours.
Last year, 14 venue operators were fined a total of $195,000 for slowing customers to use poker machines outside permitted trading hours during this time.
“In Victoria, the availability of poker machines is restricted to a venue’s liquor licence hours, which may have additional restrictions on them on Good Friday, ANZAC Day and Christmas Day,” said the VGCCC’s new CEO, Suzy Neilan.
“With Good Friday almost upon us, I strongly advise venues to ensure they know, understand and comply with the obligations of their licence and only operate their poker machines during permitted hours.”
New laws came into effect in August 2024 that require venues to close their poker machine areas between 4 and 10 am daily.
Venues approved by RSL Victoria can offer Two-up on ANZAC Day and during commemorative functions in the seven days leading up to ANZAC Day.
