Victoria Gambling Legislation Amendment Bill passed with delay on carded play trial
The government says extra time will allow it to examine best practices.
Australia.- The Victorian Parliament has approved the Gambling Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 but has postponed the trial of a mandatory card-based pre-commitment system for gaming venues. The trial had been scheduled for May – June 2025, but the government said more time will allow an examination of national best practices and technology-neutral options for the scheme.
The legislation limits maximum stakes for electronic gaming machines to AU$100 (US$68.31) a time, down from the current limit of AU$1,000 and slows the spin rates for machines from 2.3 seconds to 3 seconds per spin.
Mandatory carded-play, to be introduced later, would require players to set pre-determined spending limits for machines. The default spending limit would be set at AU$50.
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) said: “Further ministerial directions and supporting regulations will be developed for consideration along with consultation with industry and stakeholders on timelines for the future implementation of the trial before it commences.”
