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Regulatory Roadshow series heads to Albury
The Hospitality and Racing Regulatory Roadshow will visit Albury on Tuesday 20 May, with the NSW Government’s Vibrancy Reforms a feature item on the agenda.
Support for veterans experiencing gambling harm
The NSW Government has launched a new set of practical resources to help raise awareness about gambling harm in the veteran community and provide real tools and support for those doing it tough.
New campaign empowers Aboriginal communities to prevent and reduce gambling harm
The NSW Government has launched a new GambleAware campaign, Safer Gambling, Stronger Communities, aimed at preventing and reducing gambling harm in Aboriginal communities across the state.
ClubGRANTS Local Committees Membership
Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&GNSW) has been contacted by several clubs about what steps they must take if an established ‘committee’ in their local area does not meet key requirements for Local Committees in the ClubGRANTS Guidelines (Guidelines).
Hospitality and Racing News April 2025
In this issue: Licensed venues urged to prepare for busy Anzac Day long weekend Hotel fined for operating gaming machines outside approved hours Commencement of the Point of Consumption Tax Audit Campaign for Financial year 2019-2024 Betting provider fined $60,000 for illegal gambling ads Office of Responsible Gambling 'Safer gambling, stronger communities' campaign Special events extended trading Self-auditing toolkits available in other languages Liquor & Gaming NSW website is on the move! Get ready for three new Special Entertainment Precincts Regulatory Roadshow kicks off in Broken Hill Liquor Accord Forum 2025 Wrap-up
Pubs and clubs urged to prepare for busy Anzac Day long weekend
With Anzac Day falling on a Friday this year, licensed venues across NSW are being urged to prepare for a busy start to the long weekend with large crowds expected to gather at pubs and clubs for the commemoration.
Changes to liquor trading restrictions for Easter and Anzac Day
Trading restrictions apply for licensed premises operating over the Easter and Anzac Day period.
Hotel licensee hit with hefty fine for allowing after-hours gambling
The licensee of a Homebush West hotel has been fined a total of $28,400 following a Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&GNSW) investigation that uncovered serious breaches of gaming machine laws.
Betting provider fined $60,000 for illegal gambling ads
Wagering operator Ryman Racing Pty Ltd, trading as Colossalbet, has been convicted and fined a total of $60,000 for posting prohibited gambling advertisements to social media.
Gaming compliance checks underway across regional NSW
Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&GNSW) is conducting a compliance operation across regional NSW throughout March to ensure venues adhere to gaming regulations that promote responsible gambling and reduce harm.