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New campaign helps parents pose the questions we should be asking teens about gambling
Parents are being urged to talk to teenage sports fans about the risks of gambling in a new campaign by the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation.
Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal review upholds decision to refuse Sporting Legends pokies application
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) has affirmed the decision made by the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation to refuse an application by the Sporting Legends Club in Sale to install an additional six pokies at its clubrooms.
Commission grants application for additional 15 pokies at Stawell Harness Racing Club
On 5 July 2016, the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation heard an application from Stawell Harness Racing Club Inc to increase the number of pokies at the club from 30 to 45.
Tabcorp releases 2016 results – racing and Keno increase in Victoria
Tabcorp has released its 2016 Annual Report showing its results for 2015–16.
Time to start talking about responsible gambling
Responsible Gambling Awareness Week is held annually to raise awareness about the importance of gambling responsibly and will run from 17–23 October 2016.
Victorians lose $2.617 billion on pokies in 2015–2016
Victoria spent $45 million, or 1.7 per cent, more on the pokies in 2015–2016 than during 2014–2015.
Commission grants application for additional 20 pokies at Warragul Country Club
On 17 June 2016, the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation heard an application from the Warragul Country Club Inc to increase the number of pokies at the club from 60 to 80.
Licensed venues map
The Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation has upgraded its interactive map to include hotels and clubs with pokies, as well as Keno and wagering outlets.
Survey of financial counsellors and clients released
Financial Counselling Australia has released a new report, Problem Gambling Financial Counselling: Survey and Case Studies. The report is based on two surveys of specialist problem gambling financial counselling agencies conducted in late 2015.
New wagering advertising code from the Australian Association of National Advertisers
The Australian Association of National Advertisers has released a self-regulatory communication code in relation to wagering advertising and marketing that will cover Australian licensed wagering operators, such as TABs and online bookmakers (often referred to in public discussion as sports betting companies).
The Australian Government has released the review into illegal offshore wagering
The Australian Government has released the review into illegal offshore wagering (the O'Farrell report) and its response.
Commission grants application for additional 14 pokies at Myrtleford Savoy Sporting Club
On 15 March 2016, the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation heard an application from the Myrtleford Savoy Sporting Club Inc to increase the number of pokies at the club in the Shire of Alpine from 26 to 40.
Assessing gambling-related harm in Victoria: a public health perspective
This report examines the nature of harm associated with gambling, and the amount of harm occurring in the Victoria community.
Resolving gambling problems without professional help: the road most travelled but least mapped
A new study from the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation explores the experiences of people who resolve their gambling problems informally, usually with the support of family and friends.
The problem end of gambling harm is just the tip of the iceberg
Professor of Health Policy Mike Daube says gambling harm extends well beyond the crisis end of problem gambling and we can learn from tobacco and alcohol in developing programs and policies to address this public health issue.
Commission grants application for 29 pokies at Valley Inn Hotel in Geelong
On 10 February 2016, the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation heard an application from APD Group Pty Ltd to install 29 pokies at the Valley Inn Hotel in the City of Greater Geelong.
Commission grants application for additional 10 pokies at Langwarrin Hotel
On 19 February 2016, the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation heard an application from Beretta's Langwarrin Pty Ltd to increase the number of pokies at the Langwarrin Hotel in the City of Frankston from 52 to 62.
Melbourne Football Club commits to responsible gambling charter
Melbourne Football Club is the latest Victorian club to walk away from sponsorships with sports betting companies and commit to furthering responsible gambling practices in their venues.
Carlton says no to sports betting partnerships
Along with a new coach and a new leadership team Carlton Football Club is continuing in its quest to set higher standards for values and behaviour as the latest club to say no to deals with sports betting companies.
Australian Racing Factbook 2014–2015 edition published
Racing Australia recently published the 2014–2015 edition of the Australian Racing Factbook.