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Commission approves application for 50 pokies at new venue in Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
On 31 January and 1 and 3 February 2022, the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission heard an application by Bay Road Hotel Pty Ltd for a new gaming venue with 50 pokies at The Silk Lounge, 388 Lonsdale Street in Melbourne (City of Melbourne). On 14 February 2022, the commission approved the application with conditions.
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Commission grants application for 80 pokies at Sale Greyhounds
On 5 January 2016, the commission heard an application from Sale and District Greyhound Racing Club Inc to increase the number of pokies at the Sale and District Greyhound Racing Club in the Shire of Wellington from 70 to 80.
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Commission grants application for additional 12 pokies at Bendigo District RSL Sub-Branch
On 29 September 2016 the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation heard an application from Bendigo District RSL Sub-Branch Inc to increase the number of pokies at the club from 81 to 93.
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Changing the way we talk about gambling harm
After almost 12 challenging and fulfilling years, the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation will be closing on 30 June 2024.
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Commission refuses application for additional 20 pokies at Noble Park Football Social Club
On 13 and 14 June 2017, the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation heard an application from Noble Park Football Social Club to increase the number of pokies at its clubrooms, located in the City of Greater Dandenong, from 50 to 70.
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Commission refuses application for additional pokies at Dandenong RSL
On 24 September 2018, the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation refused an application from Dandenong Cranbourne RSL Sub-Branch Inc to increase the number of pokies at Dandenong RSL from 63 to 74.
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Hard work and clear speaking
In a busy few months, the Foundation has led Gambling Harm Awareness Week events and launched a new Reconciliation Action Plan.
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Gambling transaction blocks on credit and debit cards
Several Australian banks and financial institutions have recently introduced options that allow customers to block gambling transactions on their credit and debit cards. Upon request, a block... -
Gambling advertising – trying to re-route the train
Federal government reforms to gambling advertising will help reduce exposure of young people to gambling, but the normalisation of gambling in sport is well under way and more will be needed to counter the competitive online bookmaker market.
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Annual report 2020–2021
The Foundation's 2020–2021 annual report was tabled in the Victorian Parliament on Wednesday 1 December 2021.
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Commission refuses application for additional pokies at Lynbrook Hotel
On 31 July 2018, the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation refused an application from Lynbrook Tavern Pty Ltd to increase the number of pokies at the Lynbrook Hotel in the City of Casey from 55 to 75.
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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.
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Commission grants application for additional 20 pokies at The Meeting Place
On 28 and 29 November 2016, the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation heard an application from Doxa Social Club Inc to increase the number of pokies at The Meeting Place from 56 to 76.
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Our year in review
A review of work undertaken by the Foundation during 2023 demonstrated the breadth of work our staff and stakeholders have delivered to prevent and reduce gambling harm.
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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.
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Creating a culture of understanding
Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation CEO Shane Lucas introduces the August 2019 edition of Inside gambling.
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Commission refuses application for additional 20 pokies at Club Officer
On 31 October and 13 November 2017, the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation heard an application from Pakenham Racing Club Inc to increase the number of pokies at Club Officer, in the Shire of Cardinia, from 60 to 80.
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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.
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10 years of addressing gambling harm
The Foundation is celebrating its 10th anniversary, proud of our public health approach and our funded research which provides a solid evidence base in the push for reform and the development of innovative partner programs.