News and media releases: GIRO
Commission to determine application for additional 11 pokies at Waurn Ponds Hotel
On 27 October 2020, the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation will hear an application by Waurn Ponds Management Pty Ltd to increase the number of pokies at Waurn Ponds Hotel (City of Greater Geelong) from 70 to 81.
Commission grants application for new venue with 60 pokies at Mt Atkinson Hotel in Truganina
On 14 April 2020, the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation approved an application by Zahav (Aust) Pty Ltd to install 60 pokies at Mt Atkinson Hotel in Truganina (City of Melton).
Commission approves application for additional 10 pokies at Clifton Springs Golf Club
On 14 April 2020, the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation approved an application by Clifton Springs Golf Club Inc to increase the number of pokies at the Clifton Springs Golf Club (City of Greater Geelong) from 40 to 50.
Commission refuses application for pokies at Castello's Clyde North Hotel
On 6 April 2020, the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation refused an application by Castello Daisey's Hotel Pty Ltd to install 100 pokies at Castello's Clyde North Hotel (City of Casey).
Latest edition of the Australian Gambling Statistics
Australian Gambling Statistics, Gambling in Victoria
Application for new venue with 52 pokies by Ellinbank Football & Netball Club withdrawn
Ellinbank Football & Netball Club Inc has withdrawn the application it made to the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation for approval of a new gaming venue with 52 pokies at Club Newmason in Warragul.
Commission approves application for additional 10 pokies at Monbulk Bowling Club
On 19 August 2019, the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation approved an application from Monbulk Bowling Club Inc to increase the number of pokies at Monbulk Bowling Club from 30 to 40.
Commission refuses application for additional 25 pokies at Players Hotel
On 1 August 2019, the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation refused an application from Castello's Players Hotel Pty Ltd to increase the number of pokies at Players Hotel in Dandenong from 25 to 50.
Victorians lose $2.699 billion on pokies in 2018-19
Victorians lost $2.699 billion on the pokies in 2018-19.
VCAT refuses application for additional pokies at Glenroy RSL
On 18 April 2019, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) upheld a decision by Moreland City Council to refuse to amend a planning permit condition to allow an additional 10 pokies to be installed at the Glenroy RSL premises.
Commission approves application for additional 20 pokies at Hogan's Hotel
On 9 May 2019, the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation approved an application from Hogan's Hotel Pty Ltd to increase the number of pokies at Hogan's Hotel in Wallan from 45 to 65.
Commission refuses application for additional pokies at Polish Community Association in Geelong
On 12 April 2019, the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation refused an application from Polish Community Association in Geelong Inc to increase the number of pokies at White Eagle House from 35 to 78.
New 14-day verification rules for online betting accounts
New national rules have commenced that reduce the customer verification period for new online wagering (betting) consumers from 90 days to a maximum of 14 days.
Cashless gaming commences at Victorian venues
Recent changes now enable Victorian hotels and clubs to provide cashless gaming to their customers.
Australian Racing Fact Book 2017–2018 edition published
A Guide to the Racing Industry in Australia 2017–2018 outlines the key results and statistics from the Australian thoroughbred sector.
Commission grants application for additional six pokies at Ballarat Golf Club
On 24 December 2018, the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation approved an application from Ballarat Golf Club Inc to increase the number of pokies at the Ballarat Golf Club from 28 to 34.
Commission grants application for additional 30 pokies at Geelong RSL
On 10 December 2018, the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation approved an application from Geelong RSL Sub-Branch Inc to increase the number of pokies at the Geelong RSL in the City of Greater Geelong from 42 to 72.
Commission refuses application for additional pokies at Altona RSL
On 4 December 2018, the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation refused an application from Altona RSL Sub-Branch Inc to increase the number of pokies at the Altona RSL from 58 to 80.
Feedback sought on Victorian keno licence
The Department of Justice and Regulation is seeking the community's views on current and future keno licensing arrangements in Victoria.
Australian government completes inquiry on loot boxes
The Environment and Communications References Committee of the Australian Senate has completed its inquiry into the extent to which gaming micro-transactions for chance-based items, sometimes referred to as 'loot boxes', may be harmful.