L&GNSW fines the licensee of Markets Hotel over breach of gaming machine laws
The hotel has been fined AU$28,400 (US$17,952).
Australia.- The New South Wales regulator, Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&GNSW), has fined the licensee of Markets Hotel in Homebush West, AU$28,400 (US$17,952) for operating gaming machines outside of authorised hours. According to the regulator, the venue allowed patrons to play gaming machines outside approved hours over three consecutive weekends in July 2023.
L&GNSW acting executive director of regulatory operations Bernadette Beard said: “This venue allowed 29 gaming machines to be operated between 3 am and 6 am on Saturday and Sunday mornings, breaching the shutdown rules. These restrictions are in place to reduce the risks of gambling harm by limiting the time patrons can spend playing gaming machines. Ignoring these laws is not just irresponsible, it’s illegal.”
L&GNSW conducts regular compliance checks. Last November, inspectors visited 138 venues across 61 local government areas in metropolitan and regional NSW. The operation resulted in one penalty notice and three official cautions being issued to non-compliant venues.
The regulator said: “With more inspections planned for the coming months, L&GNSW is committed to holding venues accountable and minimising gambling harm.”
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