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VICTORIAN CASINO
A N N U A L
AND
GAMING AUTHORITY
R E P O R T
2 0 0 3 – 2 0 0 4
VICTORIAN CASINO AND GAMING AUTHORITY*
Office
Level 5 35 Spring Street Melbourne VICTORIA 3000
Postal Address
PO Box 1988R Melbourne VICTORIA 3001
Web site
http://www.gambling.vcga.vic.gov.au
Office Hours
9.00 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday
Switchboard Telephone 61 3 9651 3333
Facsimile 61 3 9651 3777
Inspectors at Melbourne Casino 61 3 9690 4657
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Note:
* On 1 July 2004 the Victorian Casino and Gaming
Authority, the Director of Gaming and Betting and
the Director of Casino Surveillance were replaced by
the Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation,
pursuant to the Gambling Regulation Act 2003.
All contact details for the Commission are as
above except for the web site address.
The Commission has a separate web site at
http://www.vcgr.vic.gov.au.
V ICTORIAN C ASINO A ND G AMING A UTHORITY
15 October 2004
Minister for Gaming
Parliament House
Spring Street
MELBOURNE VIC 3002
Dear Minister
I am pleased to present the final Annual Report of the Victorian Casino and Gaming
Authority for 2003-2004. This Annual Report is prepared in accordance with the
provisions of the Financial Management Act 1994, the Gaming and Betting Act 1994,
the Gaming Machine Control Act 1991 and the Casino Control Act 1991 and covers the
period between 1 July 2003 and 30 June 2004.
Yours sincerely
IAN DUNN
Chair
Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation
Level 5
35 Spring Street
Melbourne
Vic 3000
PO Box 1988R
Melbourne
Vic 3001
Tel 03 9651 3333
Fax 03 9651 3777
VICTORIAN CASINO AND GAMING AUTHORITY ANNUAL REPORT 2003-2004
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Chairman’s Letter
Chairman’s Report
Members of the Victorian Casino and Gaming Authority
Part 1 The Victorian Casino and Gaming Authority
Overview
Organisation Chart
Vision
Mission
Objectives
Part 2 Report of Operations 2003-2004 by Intended Outcomes
1. Ensure that gaming on gaming machines, wagering, lotteries
and minor gaming is conducted honestly and the management
is free from criminal influence
2. Regulate the use of gaming machines in casinos and
approved venues, wagering equipment, club keno equipment
and lotteries equipment
3. Regulate the activities of key operatives in the gaming
machine, casino and minor gaming industry
4. Supervision and control of the Casino
5. Foster responsible gambling
6. Other operational matters
Summary of Financial Results
Part 3 - Financial Statements 2003-2004
Part 4 Appendices
1 A Principal Legislation Administered by the Minister for Gaming
B Commencement Dates of New Legislation
C Subordinate Legislation
2 Ministerial Directions
3 Rules of the Victorian Casino and Gaming Authority
4 Other Statutory Information
5 Authority Meetings and Hearings 2003-2004
6 Gaming Venues as at 30 June 2004
7 Outputs Achieved
8 Roll of Suppliers
9 Number of Active Licences at 30 June 2003 and 30 June 2004
10 Decisions Made by the Victorian Casino and Gaming Authority
on Applications for New Premises and Venue Operator
Licence Amendments
11 Gambling Expenditure and Tax Rates Applicable 2003-2004
12 Distribution of Player Loss from Gaming Machines
13 Authority Whistleblower Procedures
14 Glossary
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C H A I R M A N ’ S
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A significant change has occurred since the presentation of the Victorian Casino
and Gaming Authority 2002-2003 Annual Report.
As highlighted in the 2002-2003 Annual Report, the Government announced its
intention to change the governance structure of gambling regulation in Victoria
during 2003-2004. A three member Commission for Gambling Regulation, consisting
of a part time Chair, a part time Deputy Chair and a full time Executive member, with
provision to appoint sessional members, would replace the Authority. The statutory
offices of Director of Gaming and Betting and Director of Casino Surveillance would
also be abolished, as would the Office of Gambling Regulation, the administrative unit
within the Department of Justice that assisted the aforementioned statutory entities.
It was also anticipated that a new principal Act would consolidate the Gaming Machine
Control Act 1991, Gaming and Betting Act 1994, Public Lotteries Act 2000, Club Keno Act
1993, Interactive Gaming (Player Protection) Act 1999, TT Line Gaming Act 1993,
Gaming No.2 Act 1997 and the Lotteries Gaming and Betting Act 1966.
The Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation came into operation on 1 July
2004 following the proclamation of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 and the
Commission assumed responsibility for the regulation of gambling from the Victorian
Casino and Gaming Authority, Director of Gaming and Betting and the Director of
Casino Surveillance. These statutory entities ceased to exist as at 30 June 2004.
Members of the Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation are:
• Ian Dunn, Chair;
• Judith King, Deputy Chair; and
• Peter Cohen, Executive Commissioner.
Although a number of Acts dealing with gambling regulation were repealed on
30 June 2004 by passage of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003, all licences, permits
and other authorisations in force prior to the change will continue. Similarly, all the
directions issued by the Director of Gaming and Betting and the Director of Casino
Surveillance, and the Rules made by the Victorian Casino and Gaming Authority,
continued in force.
As with previous years, the Authority operated within the approved 2003-2004
expenditure budget, which places an upper limit on special appropriation spending for
the Authority’s operating and capital spending activities. The operating result for the
2003-2004 year was a deficit of $0.890 million reflecting the accounting treatment for
special appropriations which results in differences between cash revenue and accrued
expenses, often resulting in an apparent operating deficit.
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The funding position of the Authority, as at 30 June 2004, indicates a negative net
equity of $0.274 million. This reflects an accumulation of operating deficits over a
number of years arising from the accounting policy treatment required for special
appropriations. The special appropriation mechanism, however, ensures that funding
is available for the Authority to pay its debts and meet its legal obligations. The
Authority’s financial operations are fully disclosed in the Financial Statements, Notes
to the Financial Statements and the Summary of Financial Results in this Report.
I wish to acknowledge the contribution of both the immediate past Chairman, Mr
Brian Forrest, and the members of the Authority for the work they have undertaken
during 2003-2004 and in previous years. I commend them for their commitment
and the professional manner in which they have discharged their duties and
responsibilities as members of the Authority.
Finally, I also wish to record my appreciation to the Acting Director of Gaming and
Betting, Assistant Directors and staff of the Office of Gambling Regulation for their
assistance and contribution to the work of the Authority throughout the year, and
the smooth transition to the Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation.
IAN DUNN
Chair
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V I C T O R I A N C A S I N O A N D
G A M I N G A U T H O R I T Y
A S A T 3 0 J U N E 2 0 0 4
Mr Brian Forrest, Chairman
Ms Una Gold, Deputy Chairperson
Mr Noel Ashby
Dr Desmond Hore
Mr Graeme McDonald
Ms Sarah Porritt
Dr Carolyn Re
Note:
Mr Peter McMullin was a member until 21 August 2003 when his term expired.
Ms Christine Neville was a member until 5 March 2004 when her term expired.
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O V E R V I E W
The Victorian Casino and Gaming Authority was established as a statutory body under
the Gaming and Betting Act 1994. The Authority commenced operations in June 1994.
The responsible Minister was the Minister for Gaming, the Honourable John
Pandazopoulos, MP.
The legislation provided that the Authority consist of up to ten members and specified
that these members should be appointed by the Governor in Council and include one
member nominated by the Chief Commissioner of Police. Authority Members, as at
30 June 2004, are listed at page three.
To facilitate consideration of the Authority’s corporate governance responsibilities, an
Audit Committee was established and met and reported to the Authority as required.
The Director of Gaming and Betting was appointed by the Governor in Council and
had specific statutory duties under gambling legislation. The Director of Gaming and
Betting (Acting) during 2003-2004 was Mr Peter Cohen.
The Director of Casino Surveillance was appointed by the Governor in Council and
had specific statutory duties under the Casino Control Act 1991. The Director of Casino
Surveillance (Acting) during 2003-2004 was Mr Peter Cohen.
On 1 July 2004 the Victorian Casino and Gaming Authority, the Director of Gaming
and Betting and the Director of Casino Surveillance were replaced by the Victorian
Commission for Gambling Regulation following proclamation of the Gambling
Regulation Act 2003.
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( A S
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Secretary to the
Department of Justice
Ms Penny Armytage
Executive Director of
Gaming and Racing
Mr Ross Kennedy
Assistant Director
Assistant Director
Legal and
Management Services
Legislation
Ms Sylvia Grobtuch
• Legal Advice
• Corporate Governance
• Legislation
• Human Resources
• Freedom of Information
• Office Management
• Authority Hearings
• Secretariat
• Casino Commercial
• Finance
Arrangements
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Ms Phyllis Kailis
O R G A N I S A T I O N
C H A R T
Minister
Victorian Casino and Gaming Authority
The Hon John Pandazopoulos MP
Mr Brian Forrest Chairman
Minister for Gaming
Ms Una Gold Deputy Chairperson
Mr Noel Ashby
Dr Desmond Hore
Mr Graeme McDonald
Ms Sarah Porritt
Dr Carolyn Re
Office of Gambling Regulation
Mr Peter Cohen (Acting)
Director of Gaming and Betting
Director of Casino Surveillance
Assistant Director
Assistant Director
Assistant Director
Assistant Director
Gambling Operations
Licensing Operations
Information
Compliance and
and Audit
and Policy
Technology
Investigation
Mr Phillip Shelton (Acting)
Ms Lynne Bertolini
Mr Stephen Heffernan
Mr Max Priestley
• Employee Licensing
• Information Technology
• Investigation and
• Commercial Licensing
• Records Management
• Equipment Standards
and Approvals
• Operations Audit and
Lottery Supervision
• Venue Technical
Compliance
• Systems Audit
and Monitoring
• Minor Gaming
Prosecution
• Casino Regulation
• Venue Audit
• Licensing Policy
and Support
• Casino Approvals
• Policy Support
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V I S I O N
“A fair, responsible and crime free
gambling industry which optimises
the benefits for Victorians.”
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M I S S I O N
“To be at the forefront of effective regulation
of the gambling industry.”
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O B J E C T I V E S
To ensure that gambling activities are conducted honestly and are free from criminal
influence and exploitation.
To ensure that regulation is efficient and effective.
To regulate the activities of the key operatives in the gambling industry.
To act as a source of advice to the Minister for Gaming on gambling issues and ensure
that the Government’s policies on gambling are implemented.
To advise the Minister for Gaming on community concerns about the economic and
social impact of gaming on the well-being of the community.
To foster responsible gambling in order to minimise harm caused by problem
gambling and accommodate those who gamble without harming themselves or others.
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Ensure that gaming on gaming machines, wagering,
lotteries and minor gaming is conducted honestly and that
the management is free from criminal influence
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Investigations and Prosecutions
Gaming Venues and Minor Gaming
Inspectors examined the operation of all licensed gaming venues in Victoria. In
addition, unannounced inspections were made of minor gaming activities, including
the drawing of trade promotion lotteries and raffles, to ensure compliance with
regulatory requirements.
During the year 653 investigations were conducted. These were carried out as a result
of complaints, unannounced surveillance and in relation to licence applications,
permits and other approvals.
Seven people were prosecuted in the Magistrates’ Court for eight offences. In addition,
two organisations were prosecuted in the Magistrates’ Court for two offences.
Six matters are awaiting hearing before the Magistrates’ Court as at 30 June 2004.
Offences and Court results are shown in the table on the following page.
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Prosecutions
Date
Offence
Court Result
9 July 2003
Employ unlicensed staff at a bingo centre.
Section 52 (2) GNo2A.
Without conviction, fined $500, plus costs of $350.
9 July 2003
Without conviction, fined $250.
9 July 2003
20 August 2003
Employ unlicensed staff at a gaming venue.
Section 40(2)(a) GMCA.
20 August 2003
20 August 2003
4 September 2003 Perform the duties of a special employee
whilst unlicensed.
Section 40(1) GMCA.
26 November 2003 Gaming on duty.
Section 46(4) GMCA.
26 November 2003 Gaming on duty.
Section 46(4) GMCA.
Key to abbreviations
GMCA Gaming Machine Control Act 1991
GNo2A Gaming No. 2 Act 1997
Note: Offences under the Crimes Act 1958 and the Summary Offences Act 1966 were processed and prosecuted by the Victoria
Police, with the assistance of Inspectors when required.
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Disciplinary Matters under the Gaming Machine Control Act 1991 and Gaming
No 2 Act 1997
The Authority took disciplinary action against 1 bingo employee, 1 bingo operator, 11
minor gaming permit holders, 26 special employees, 1 technician and 31 venue operators
during the 2003-2004 financial year.
The summary of offences and action taken is outlined in the following table:
Category
Grounds for Disciplinary Action
Action
Bingo Employee
Found guilty of employing an unlicensed person as a
bingo employee.
Section 92 (1), paragraphs (b)(i) and (ii) of the “grounds
for disciplinary action” GNo.2A.
Letter of censure.
Bingo Operator
Found guilty of employing an unlicensed person as a
bingo employee.
Section 92 (1), paragraphs (h)(iv) and (vi) of the “grounds
Letter of censure.
Minor Gaming Permit Holder
Found guilty of an offence against GNo.2A.
Section 92(1), paragraphs (b)(i) and (c) of the “grounds
Letter of censure.
Failed to lodge a return of bingo activities for the year
ending 30 June 2002.
Section 92(1), paragraph (c) of the “grounds for disciplinary
action” GNo.2A.
Letter advising that
permit to conduct bingo
would be cancelled
unless a return was
submitted within 30
days of receipt of letter.
As return submitted,
no further action taken.
action” GNo.2A.
Letter of censure.
action” GNo.2A.
permit to conduct bingo
would be cancelled unless
a return was submitted
within 30 days of receipt
of letter.
As return not submitted,
permit cancelled.
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Disciplinary Matters under the Gaming Machine Control Act 1991 and
Gaming No. 2 Act 1997 (continued)
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Category
Action
action” GNo.2A.
permit to conduct
bingo would be
cancelled unless a
return was submitted
within 30 days of
receipt of letter.
no further action
taken.
action” GNo.2A.
permit to conduct
bingo would be
cancelled unless a
within 30 days of
receipt of letter.
no further action
taken.
action” GNo.2A.
Letter of censure.
action” GNo.2A.
Letter of censure.
action” GNo.2A.
Letter of censure.
action” GNo.2A.
Letter of censure.
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Category
Action
action” GNo.2A.
permit to conduct
bingo would be
cancelled unless a
within 30 days of
receipt of letter.
no further action
taken.
Special Employee
Found guilty of theft from a gaming venue. Failed to advise
the Director of Gaming and Betting of the offence.
Section 51(1), paragraphs (b)(ii), (iii) and (d) of the “grounds
for disciplinary action” GMCA.
Licence cancelled.
Special Employee
Licence suspended.
Special Employee
Licence cancelled.
Special Employee
Found guilty of theft (shopsteal), going equipped to steal/
cheat and attempted theft (shopsteal). Failed to advise the
Director of Gaming and Betting of the offence.
Section 51(1), paragraphs (b)(iii) and (d) of the “grounds
Licence cancelled.
Special Employee
Licence cancelled.
Special Employee
Found guilty of theft (shopsteal). Failed to advise the
Letter of censure.
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Category
Action
Special Employee
Found guilty of handling/receiving/retention of stolen
goods, receiving property-being proceeds of crime, handling/
receiving/disposing of stolen goods, possessing property
being proceeds of crime and failing to keep a record of every
transaction. Failed to advise the Director of Gaming and
Betting of the offence.
Section 51(1), paragraphs (b)(iii) and (d) of the “grounds for
disciplinary action” GMCA.
Licence cancelled.
Special Employee
Licence cancelled.
Special Employee
Found guilty of obtaining property by deception and
obtaining financial advantage by deception. Failed to advise
Licence suspended.
Special Employee
Found guilty of theft and possession of a drug of
dependence. Failed to advise the Director of Gaming and
Licence cancelled.
Special Employee
Found guilty of using a false document to prejudice others,
letting for hire a broadcast decoding device and theft.
Failed to advise the Director of Gaming and Betting of
the offence.
Licence cancelled.
Special Employee
Found guilty of obtaining financial advantage by deception
at a gaming venue.
Section 51(1), paragraphs (b)(ii) and (iii) of the “grounds
Licence cancelled.
Special Employee
Found guilty of driving at a dangerous speed. Failed to
advise the Director of Gaming and Betting of the offence.
Section 51(1), paragraph (d) of the “grounds for disciplinary
action” GMCA.
Letter of censure.
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Category
Action
Special Employee
Found guilty for possessing and using cannabis and driving
under the influence of a drug. Failed to advise the Director
of Gaming and Betting of the offence.
action” GMCA.
Licence cancelled.
Special Employee
Found guilty of stalking and of being unlawfully on
premises. Failed to advise the Director of Gaming and
action” GMCA.
Letter of censure
Special Employee
Found guilty of participating in gaming whilst on duty.
Section 51(1), paragraphs (b)(i), (ii) and (c) of the “grounds
Letter of censure.
Special Employee
Found guilty of participating in gaming whilst on duty.
Section 51(1), paragraphs (b)(i), (ii) and (c) of the “grounds
Letter of censure.
Special Employee
Found guilty of recklessly causing injury, criminal damage
Letter of censure.
(intent to damage/destroy), breach intervention order, assault
police, unlawful assault and resist police. Failed to advise the
Director of Gaming and Betting of the offences.
action” GMCA.
Special Employee
Found guilty of obstructing a Worksafe Inspector. Failed to
action” GMCA.
Letter of censure.
Special Employee
Found guilty of having a prescribed concentration of alcohol
within 3 hours of breath test. Failed to advise the Director of
Gaming and Betting of the offence.
action” GMCA.
Letter of censure.
Special Employee
Found guilty of employing an unlicensed person. Also
provided false information.
Section 51(1), paragraphs (b)(i), (ii) and (d) of the “grounds
Licence suspended.
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Category
Action
Special Employee
Found guilty of employing an unlicensed person. Also
provided false information.
Section 51(1), paragraphs (b)(i), (ii) and (d) of the “grounds
Licence suspended.
Special Employee
Found guilty of possessing cannabis and driving under
the influence of intoxicating liquor. Failed to advise the
action” GMCA.
Letter of censure.
Special Employee
Found guilty of using and trafficking cannabis. Failed to
action” GMCA.
Letter of censure.
Special Employee
Found guilty of criminal damage (intent to damage/
destroy) and recklessly causing injury. Failed to advise the
action” GMCA.
Licence cancelled.
Special Employee
Failed to provide in an application for a licence information
required under the GMCA.
action” GMCA.
Letter of censure.
Technician
Found guilty of unlawful assault. Failed to advise the
action” GMCA.
Letter of censure.
Venue Operator
Failed to nominate a natural person to be a nominee.
Section 30(1), paragraph (e) of the “grounds for disciplinary
action” GMCA.
Fined $500.
Venue Operator
action” GMCA.
Letter of censure.
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Category
Action
Venue Operator
Failed to notify changes pursuant to section 142 GMCA.
Failed to ensure persons did not become associates without
the approval of the Authority.
Section 30(1), paragraphs (b) and (e) of the “grounds for
Letter of censure.
Venue Operator
Failed to ensure persons did not become associates
without the approval of the Authority.
Letter of censure.
Venue Operator
Failed to ensure a person did not become an associate
without the approval of the Authority.
Section 30(1), paragraphs (b) and (e) of the “grounds
Letter of censure.
Venue Operator
Section 30(1), paragraph (b) of the “grounds for disciplinary
action” GMCA.
Letter of censure.
Venue Operator
Failed to reply to a direction under section 80 of the GMCA.
Letter of censure.
Venue Operator
action” GMCA.
Letter of censure.
Venue Operator
Letter of censure.
Venue Operator
Employment of unlicensed staff. Providing false or
misleading information.
Section 30, paragraphs (b), (ea)(i), (ii), (iv) (v) and (vi) of the
“grounds for disciplinary action” GMCA.
Fined $500.
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Category
Action
Venue Operator
action” GMCA.
Letter of censure.
Venue Operator
action” GMCA.
Letter of censure.
Venue Operator
action” GMCA.
Letter of censure.
Venue Operator
Letter of censure.
Venue Operator
Nominee found guilty of an offence in connection with the
management of an approved venue. Failed to notify of
changes pursuant to section 142 GMCA.
Section 30(1), paragraphs (b), (ea)(iv) and (vi) of the “grounds
Fined $5,000.
Venue Operator
action” GMCA.
Letter of censure.
Venue Operator
action” GMCA.
Fined $500.
Venue Operator
action” GMCA.
Letter of censure.
Venue Operator
action” GMCA.
Letter of censure.
Venue Operator
Letter of censure.
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Category
Action
Venue Operator
Letter of censure.
Venue Operator
Letter of censure.
Venue Operator
Letter of censure.
Venue Operator
Letter of censure.
Venue Operator
Letter of censure.
Venue Operator
action” GMCA.
Letter of censure.
Venue Operator
Found guilty of an offence against GNo.2A.
Section 30(1), paragraph (ea)(v) of the “grounds for
Letter of censure.
Venue Operator
Allowing a minor to enter into a gaming room.
action” GMCA.
Letter of censure.
Venue Operator
Found guilty of allowing a minor into the gaming room
Letter of censure.
and allowing a minor to play on an electronic gaming machine.
Section 30(1), paragraph (ea)(v) and (vi) of the “grounds
Venue Operator
action” GMCA.
Letter of censure.
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Category
Action
Venue Operator
Letter of censure.
GMCA Gaming Machine Control Act 1991
GNo2A Gaming No. 2 Act 1997
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Compliance Inspections and Operational Reviews
Compliance inspections and operational reviews include unannounced surveillance,
formal inspections and office based financial audits of gaming venues, racetracks,
bingo centres and other minor gaming activities.
They are performed to assess whether the activities being conducted comply with the
requirements of the relevant legislation, regulations and the Authority Rules.
Every gaming venue, racetrack and bingo centre was inspected at least once during the
year. In addition, auditing and verification of player return and financial data occurred
for each electronic gaming machine and gaming venue connected to the gaming
operator’s on-line real-time monitoring and control system.
The type and number of compliance inspections and audits conducted in 2003-2004
is shown in the following table:
Activity
Number
Gaming venue inspections and surveillance
1,056
Bingo inspections
138
Lucky envelope outlet inspections
987
Racetrack inspections
100
Raffle draw inspections
78
Trade promotion lottery draw inspections
91
Venue financial audits
52
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Lotteries Supervision
Section 11 of the Public Lotteries Act 2000 required that a public lottery must not be
determined by draw unless a person nominated by the Director of Gaming and Betting
supervises the draw.
Government Supervisors, nominated by the Director, supervised all lottery draws as
follows:
Draw Type
Number of Draws Attended
Tatts 2
366
Tatts Keno
366
Super 66
52
Tattslotto
52
OZ Lotto
53
Powerball
52
Wednesday Tattslotto
53
Patron Complaints at Gaming Venues
Twenty-eight patron complaints were received and investigated in respect of the
conduct of gaming and Club Keno at gaming venues. These complaints included
allegations of machine malfunctions, misleading pay tables, varying returns to players,
barring of players and syndicate play.
Following investigations of 26 of those complaints, no breaches of legislation,
regulations or Authority Rules were detected. Two complaints are currently under
investigation as at 30 June 2004.
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Regulate the use of gaming machines in casinos and
approved venues, wagering equipment, club keno
equipment and lotteries equipment
OUTPUTS
Gambling Product Approvals
Equipment
Approvals were granted for:
• two types of electronic gaming machines and 220 gaming machine games for the
TABCORP, Tattersall’s and Crown gaming networks;
• two hundred and forty-four changes and modifications to existing electronic
gaming machine types, games and systems in the TABCORP, Tattersall’s and
Crown gaming networks;
• sixty-one modifications to TABCORP’s Wagering, Trackside and Sportsbet systems;
• nine Club Keno bonus prize promotions and system modifications; and
• eleven modifications to Tattersall’s lottery products and systems including the Footy
Tipping and Internet Lottery systems.
National Standards for Electronic Gaming Machines and the Director’s
Standards
The Gaming Machine Control Act 1991 gave the Authority the discretion to take into
consideration whether a gaming machine type or game complies with any Director’s
standards in force. That Act also empowered the Director of Gaming and Betting, with
the approval of the Minister for Gaming, to make and amend Director’s standards for
gaming machine types and games.
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National Standard for Electronic Gaming Machines and the Director’s
Standards (continued)
On 20 June 2003 the Minister approved as the Director's standards the Australian /
New Zealand National Standard for Gaming Machines Version 6.01, together with the
Victorian Appendix Version 6. The Director published this version of the Director's
standards in the Victorian Government Gazette on 25 June 2003. This version of the
Director’s standards became effective on 26 December 2003.
The National Standard has been developed by the National Standard Working Party
consisting of participants from gaming regulators in Australia and New Zealand and
in consultation with gaming manufacturers and gaming operators. The purpose of the
Standard is to create one basic standard for gaming machines throughout Australia
and New Zealand. Victoria continues to participate actively in the development of the
National Standard.
Gambling Systems Risk Assessment and Audit
Twenty six audits were undertaken of:
• the gaming central monitoring and control systems provided by TABCORP,
Tattersall’s and Crown Limited;
• the wagering, Sportsbet and Trackside systems operated by TABCORP;
• the lottery system operated by Tattersall’s;
• the Footy Tipping system operated by Footy Consortium; and
• the Club Keno computer system operated by Tattersall’s on behalf of the joint
operators, Tattersall’s and TABCORP.
Where necessary, corrective action was taken by the operator of the computer systems.
Audits of TABCORP, Tattersall’s and Crown Limited electronic gaming machine
jackpot systems were conducted to verify whether contributions, prizes, pool balances
and player entitlements were in accordance with Authority approvals.
Modification of Gaming Machine Areas
The Director of Gaming and Betting approved 595 modifications to the gaming
machine area in gaming venues under section 29(2) of the Gaming Machine
Control Act 1991.
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Possession of Gaming Machines
The Director of Gaming and Betting issued 28 authorisations under sections 7 and 8
of the Gaming Machine Control Act 1991 to permit possession of non-operating gaming
machines or restricted components. The authorisations included electronic gaming
machines on cruise ships whilst in port in Victorian waters and collectors of antique
gaming machines.
General Approvals for the Sale or Disposal of Gaming Equipment/Gaming
Machines
The Authority has issued to TABCORP, Tattersall’s and Crown Limited, pursuant to
the Gaming Machine Control Act 1991 and the Casino Control Act 1991, approvals for
the sale or disposal of gaming equipment including electronic gaming machines. A
total of 2,396 electronic gaming machines was disposed of or sold.
Rules Approved by the Authority
AFL Footy Tipping Competition Rules
There were no submissions for amendments to the rules for the public lottery known
as the AFL footy tipping competition.
Betting Rules
Seven submissions were received involving amendments to the Rules Relating to
Betting Transactions in Victoria (pari mutuel betting). These amendments involved
changes to ticket cancellations, account fees, new bet types and some administrative
matters. The Authority consented to the making of the amendments to the Rules.
One amendment to the Sportsbet Rules (fixed odds betting) was approved by the
Authority during the period 2003-2004.
Lottery Rules
There were no submissions for amendments to the rules for the public lotteries known
as Instant Lotteries, OZ Lotto, Powerball, Super 66, Tattslotto, Tatts Keno, Tatts Two,
Wednesday Tattslotto and Soccer Football Pools.
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Revenue Verification
Verification of Gambling Revenue and Government Duty
The Authority was responsible for ensuring that all gambling revenue was correctly
calculated and that all taxes and levies were paid under the:
• Gaming Machine Control Act 1991;
• Club Keno Act 1993;
• Gaming and Betting Act 1994; and
• Public Lotteries Act 2000.
During 2003-2004, activities undertaken to verify the calculation of the gaming tax
payable under the relevant Acts were:
• periodic audits of each day’s electronically monitored gaming machine financial
transactions and jackpot pools for each gaming operator;
• periodic audits of the daily financial reports and electronically monitored gaming
transactions from the Club Keno system;
• audits of the daily financial reports from the pari mutuel wagering system;
• audits of the weekly financial reports from fixed odds approved betting competitions
comprising Sportsbet and Trackside;
• verification of the daily sales figures and dividends payable for each public lottery
(Tatts 2, Tatts Keno, OZ Lotto, Wednesday Tattslotto, Powerball, Tattslotto, Super
66, Soccer Football Pools and Instant Money Lotteries); and
• audits of the weekly financial reports from the TipStar Footy Tipping competition
system.
Under agreement with other States, Territories and countries for their share of lottery
product sales, the amounts payable to these jurisdictions were verified prior to
payment.
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Licences, Permits and Authorisations
Implementation of the Provisions of the Gaming No 2 (Community Benefit)
Act 2000 and the Gaming Legislation (Amendment) Act 2002
Expenses of Bingo
The Gaming No. 2 (Community Benefit) Act 2000 amended the Gaming No. 2 Act 1997
to enable new regulations to be made prescribing the amount a holder of a minor
gaming permit may incur as expenses of bingo. The amendment enabled the expenses
to be prescribed in a number of ways and also allows certain types of expenses to be
prohibited or regulated.
A Regulatory Impact Statement was released for comment in early 2003 and,
following responses from stakeholders in the bingo industry, the Gaming No. 2
(Bingo) Regulations 1998 were amended from 1 October 2003.
The amended regulations prescribe that a permit holder cannot incur expenses of
more than 60% of the gross proceeds from each bingo session.
In addition, the amended regulations impact on the fee that can be charged by a bingo
centre operator. Where a bingo permit holder enters into an agreement with a bingo
centre operator for the conduct of bingo sessions at a bingo centre, no fee can be
charged if the permit holder provides any assistance in the conduct of sessions of
bingo authorised by the permit or the permit holder provides any assistance in the
operation of the bingo centre for any purpose. If no assistance is provided by the
permit holder, the operator can charge a fee, not exceeding 2% of the gross receipts of
the session, as permitted by section 26(1)(e) of the Gaming No. 2 Act 1997.
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Bingo Pooling Schemes
The Gaming No. 2 (Community Benefit) Act 2000 amended the Gaming No. 2 Act
1997 to enable permit holders conducting bingo sessions at the same location to
enter into an arrangement where the gross proceeds over a period of time are pooled
into one account and shared between the permit holders by an agreed formula. The
amendment allows for a fairer share of proceeds for permit holders that are members
of a pooling scheme.
Section 26 of the Gaming No. 2 Act 1997 required the Authority to specify the matters to
be included in rules of pooling schemes. The matters included, but were not limited to –
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
the money which must, or which must not, be paid into the pool;
the payment of expenses of the scheme administrator;
settlements;
the formula or other means by which payments to pool members are to be
determined; and
(e) the circumstances under which an agreement under section 26 may be required
for members of the scheme.
On 23 September 2003 the Authority, by a notice published in the Victoria Government
Gazette, specified that the rules of pooling schemes must include provision for –
(a) the scheme administrator to deposit into the pooling account established in
accordance with section 89 of the Gaming No. 2 Act 1997, the gross proceeds from
each session conducted by each member of the pooling scheme less any amount
paid into a jackpot pool for distribution as prize money in a later session in a
jackpot sequence;
(b) the payment of proceeds from sessions conducted by each member of the pooling
scheme into the pooling account no later than three business days after the session
was conducted;
(c) the payment to the scheme administrator from the pooling account of the amount
provided for by regulation 14 of the Gaming No. 2 (Bingo) Regulations 1998 and,
where applicable, the fee payable in accordance with section 26(e) of the Gaming
No. 2 Act 1997;
(d) the payment to the scheme administrator from the pooling account of an amount
not exceeding $7,064 per annum as the administration fee in relation to the
pooling scheme;
(e) the distribution by the scheme administrator of monies held in the pool account to
each of the community or charitable organisations which are members of the
pooling scheme within seven days after the end of each calender month, or such
shorter period as agreed to by the members of the pooling scheme;
(f) the method by which the distributions to each member of the pooling scheme will
be calculated;
(g) where bingo is conducted in a bingo centre, an agreement under section 26 of the
Gaming No. 2 Act 1997 between members of a pooling scheme and the bingo
centre operator.
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(h) a process to assist in the resolution of any disputes which may arise that involve a
member or members of the pooling scheme; and
(i) the establishment of a committee of management for the pooling scheme, which
must conduct a minimum of four meetings each year and maintain a record of the
minutes arising from each meeting.
As a result, the new provisions to allow pooling schemes to operate came into operation
on 1 October 2003. As at 30 June 2004, two bingo pooling schemes were operating.
Nominee of Licensee
The Gaming Legislation (Amendment) Act 2002 amended the Gaming Machine Control
Act 1991 to require that, within 60 days after being granted a venue operator’s licence,
a body corporate must nominate a natural person to be responsible as licensee on
behalf of the venue operator. In addition, where a nominee resigns, is dismissed or
ceases to manage or control the approved venue, the venue operator must nominate
another natural person to be responsible as licensee within 60 days.
Previously, no time limit existed for a venue operator to make the nomination resulting
in some venue operators continually delaying the nomination of a natural person to be
responsible as licensee.
This requirement commenced on 1 July 2003. All venue operators without a current
nominee were notified of the change in June 2003 and given 60 days from 1 July 2003
to nominate and make application for approval of a natural person to be the nominee.
Community Benefit Statements
The Gaming Legislation (Amendment) Act 2002 amended the Gaming Machine Control
Act 1991, to require that gaming venue operators submit to the Victorian Casino and
Gaming Authority annual community benefit statements setting out the gaming
revenue applied in the preceding financial year to community purposes.
Under section 136AB(3) of the Gaming Machine Control Act 1991, the Minister for
Gaming made an order dated 24 June 2003 determining the kind of activities or
purposes that constitute community purposes.
The legislation allows the hotel tax rate to be applied to clubs and racing venues that
either fail to lodge a community benefit statement or fail to demonstrate a satisfactory
community benefit contribution.
The financial year 1 July 2003 to 30 June 2004 is the first year for which a community
benefit statement must be lodged. The statement must be lodged by 30 September
following the year for which it applies.
An on-line lodgement option has been developed for the submission of community
benefit statements by venue operators.
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Shareholder Monitoring
Under the Gaming and Betting Act 1994, a person has a prohibited shareholding
interest in TABCORP Holdings Ltd if that person is entitled to voting shares of more
than 10% of the total on issue. If a prohibited shareholding is detected, the Minister
for Gaming may require that person to dispose of the relevant number of shares.
No companies held a prohibited shareholding interest during the reporting period.
In addition, approval from the Authority is necessary for any person to be entitled to
more than 5% of the total number of shares on issue in Crown Limited.
During 2003-2004 there was no change in shareholding in Crown Limited which is
fully owned by Publishing & Broadcasting Limited.
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Third Triennial Review of the Casino Operator and Casino
Licence
As noted in the previous annual report, on 30 June 2003 the Authority submitted to
the Minister for Gaming the report on its third triennial review of the casino operator
and casino licence, pursuant to section 25 of the Casino Control Act 1991. The Minister
for Gaming released the report to the public on 2 September 2003.
The third triennial review report is available on the Authority’s web site at
www.gambling.vcga.vic.gov.au. The first and second triennial review reports have also
been placed on the Authority’s web site.
Compliance
Casino Surveillance
Inspectors maintained a supervisory presence at the Melbourne Casino 24 hours per
day, seven days per week. In 2003-2004 the Casino operated up to 344 of its permitted
maximum of 350 gaming tables, and 2,500 electronic gaming machines, the
maximum permissible number. The casino operator has 31 different types of table
games approved for play and currently offers 12 for the use of patrons in the Casino.
There are 446 different games approved for play on electronic gaming machines in the
Casino. Currently 127 are offered for play.
Casino Layout
Sixteen applications were approved by the Director of Casino Surveillance under
section 59 of the Casino Control Act 1991 for re-configuration of gaming tables and
electronic gaming machines at the Melbourne Casino.
Specified Areas
There was one change to the areas specified by the Authority under section 12 of the
Casino Control Act 1991. A notice was published in the Victoria Government Gazette
dated 15 March 2004.
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Casino Boundaries
The casino boundaries were changed on one occasion during 2003-2004. At its
meeting on 21 October 2003, in response to an application from Crown Limited, the
Authority approved a redefinition of the boundaries of the Casino, pursuant to section
17 of the Casino Control Act 1991. The redefinition was necessary to incorporate a new
entrance to the Casino from the new Crown Promenade Hotel, which was completed
on 27 November 2003, and a number of other changes relating to operational issues.
Internal Control Manual
Fifteen submissions from Crown Limited were approved by the Authority under
section 121 of the Casino Control Act 1991 to amend the Crown Limited Internal Control
Manual. These submissions included sections of the Internal Control Manual that were
converted to the new Internal Control Statement and Standard Operating Procedures
format as part of Crown’s ongoing project to streamline the Internal Control Manual.
Rules Approved by the Authority
Rules for Casino Games
Under section 60 of the Casino Control Act 1991, the Authority approved 12
amendments to the rules of the games that may be played in the Casino, including the
introduction of the new game of Three Card Poker.
Appeals Against Exclusion Orders
During the 2003-2004 reporting period, 13 persons lodged appeals against exclusion
orders prohibiting them from entering or remaining in the Casino.
Of those 13 appeals, three were rejected as having been lodged outside the time allowed,
one was withdrawn by the appellant prior to hearing, two were struck out, one was
rejected and six appeals were pending as at 30 June 2004.
In addition, three appeals lodged in the previous year were determined during 20032004. Two of these appeals were rejected and one appeal was withdrawn by the
appellant.
Patron Complaints at the Casino
Patrons lodged 75 complaints relating to the conduct of gaming in the Casino.
Investigations by Inspectors found that, in respect of 69 complaints, gaming was
conducted in accordance with the rules and procedures of the game approved by the
Authority. Four complaints were resolved in favour of the patron and two complaints
were under investigation as at 30 June 2004.
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Prosecutions and Warnings – Casino
Four persons excluded from the casino were prosecuted for 11 offences relating to
breaching of exclusion orders under section 77 of the Casino Control Act 1991. Official
warnings were issued to 27 excluded persons who breached exclusion orders for the
first time. Four persons excluded from the casino are awaiting prosecution for
breaching their orders.
Offences and Court results are shown in the following table.
Prosecutions
Defendant
Offence
Court Result
Casino Special Employee
Gambling in the Casino.
Section 79(2) CCA.
Without conviction, 6 months good
behaviour bond plus $250 to the Court
Fund.
Applicant
Give false information on a casino special
employee licence application.
Section 159(1), paragraph (a) CCA.
Without conviction, fined $500, plus
costs of $55.
Patron
Breach Casino exclusion order.
Section 77 CCA.
Convicted and fined $200.
Patron
Breach Casino exclusion order (3 counts)
and breach bond.
Section 77 CCA.
Convicted and fined an aggregate of
$100, plus $300 in relation to the
breach of exclusion order charges and
an aggregate of $100 plus $250 costs in
relation to the breach of bond.
Patron
Breach Casino exclusion order (3 counts).
Section 77 CCA.
Convicted and fined $600 as part of an
aggregate order, plus $200 costs.
Patron
Breach Casino exclusion order (4 counts).
Section 77 CCA.
Convicted and fined $1,500 plus $200
costs.
CCA, Casino Control Act 1991
Note: Offences under the Crimes Act 1958 and the Summary Offences Act 1966 were
processed and prosecuted by the Victoria Police, with the assistance of Inspectors when
required.
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Disciplinary Matters under the Casino Control Act 1991
The Authority took disciplinary action against the casino operator and special
employees of the casino operator as outlined in the following table:
Type of Licence
Action
Casino Operator
Baccarat – Breach of approved procedures.
Section 20(1), paragraph (b) of the “grounds for disciplinary action” CCA.
Fined $5,000.
Casino Operator
Blackjack – Breach of approved procedures.
Fined $10,000.
Casino Operator
Fined $5,000.
Casino Operator
Fined $5,000.
Special Employee
Found guilty of theft and trafficking a drug of dependence and failed to
advise of court outcome.
Section 52(1), paragraphs (d) and (f) of the “grounds for disciplinary
action” CCA.
Licence cancelled.
Special Employee
Found guilty of theft and trafficking a drug of dependence and failed to
advise of court outcome.
Section 52(1), paragraphs (b)(iii) and (d) of the “grounds for disciplinary
action” CCA.
Licence cancelled
and prohibited
from reapplying
for a licence prior
to 17 December
2005.
CCA Casino Control Act 1991
Money Laundering
The Authority has no jurisdiction under the Crimes (Money Laundering) Act 2003 and is
prohibited under the Financial Transaction Reports Act 1988 from accessing or receiving
specific information.
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Money Laundering (continued)
Victoria Police investigates money laundering offences under the Crimes (Money
Laundering) Act 2003. This legislation deals with the proceeds of crime, property
suspected of being the proceeds of crime and property that subsequently becomes
an instrument of crime.
Victoria Police advised at the time of the last triennial review of the casino operator
and casino licence, completed in 2003, that there were no incidents of money
laundering detected. In addition, AUSTRAC advised that the casino operator was
complying with all of its financial reporting obligations under the Financial
Transaction Reports Act 1988.
Controlled Contracts
Section 29(2) of the Casino Control Act 1991 requires the Authority to: “…publish in its
annual report all classes of matter and all classes of contract specified by the Authority under
paragraph (c), (ca) and (d) of the definition of “controlled contract” in sub-section (1)
during the previous year.”
Paragraphs (c), (ca) and (d) relate to contracts that the Authority, by notice in writing,
specifies as not being a controlled contract. In the year under review, no new classes of
controlled contract were exempted under these provisions.
Under section 30 of the Casino Control Act 1991 and the provisions of the Internal
Control Statement, Crown Limited must not enter into a contract with a provider of
goods and services, other than those exempted, prior to the Authority determining that
it does not object to the contract. During 2003-2004 the Authority did not object to 12
controlled contracts.
Revenue Verification
Verification of Casino Gambling Revenue
The Director of Casino Surveillance was responsible for ensuring taxes and levies
payable under the Casino Control Act 1991 were paid.
During 2003-2004, activities undertaken to verify the calculation of the tax payable by
the Casino under the Casino Control Act 1991 were:
• periodic audits of the gross gaming revenue of casino gaming tables and audits of
each day’s electronic gaming data received from the operator;
• periodic audits of each day’s electronically monitored gaming machine financial
transactions and jackpot pools; and
• reconciliation of all taxes and levies payable under the Casino Control Act 1991 to
independent calculations performed on behalf of the Director of Casino
Surveillance.
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Responsible Gambling
Social and Economic Impact Assessments
In accordance with the Gaming Machine Control Act 1991, all applications for new
premises approvals and applications for increased gaming machine numbers are
subject to economic and social impact assessments.
Under the legislation, local government authorities have the right to make a
submission on the impact of applications for new gaming premises and applications
for increased gaming machine numbers.
Social and economic impact assessments are also required for venue operators
wishing to amend the venue operator’s licence to enable gaming premises within
the Melbourne Statistical Division to offer gaming for 24 hours on any day.
The following table shows the number of applications received by the Authority in
2003-2004:
Applications
Number
For increases in gaming machine numbers
19
For new premises approval
4
For 24 hour trading
1
Total received
24
All applications for new premises approvals, increases in electronic gaming machine
numbers and 24 hour gaming on any day are determined at public hearings. Some of
the hearings conducted during 2003-2004 concerned applications received in the
previous year.
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Social and Economic Impact Assessments (continued)
The following table summarises the public hearing results for 2003-2004:
Hearings
Number
Number conducted
10
Number decided
10
Number of decisions pending
0
Number withdrawn
0
Each Authority decision and the written reasons for decision are published at
www.gambling.vcga.vic.gov.au.
A table showing the net effect on gaming machine numbers of all determinations
made by the Victorian Casino and Gaming Authority during 2003-2004 on
applications for new premises and amendments to venue operator licences is at
Appendix 10.
Regional Caps
On 5 April 2001, the Authority gave notice to the gaming operators, TABCORP
and Tattersall’s, that they must progressively over three years remove 406 gaming
machines from capped regions. This process was to be completed by 14 February
2004.
As indicated in the following table, as at 14 February 2004, a total of 428 gaming
machines had been removed. Of this number, 152 were removed during the 20032004 year, the balance having been removed in previous years.
Capped Region
Number of EGMs required to
be removed by 14 Feb 2004
Total EGMs removed
as at 30 June 200 4
Bass Coast
41
41
Darebin Plus
0
22
147
147
La Trobe
61
61
Maribyrnong Plus
157
157
Total
406
428
Greater Dandenong Plus
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Limiting Cash Withdrawals
On 1 January 2003, the Gaming Machine Control Act 1991 was amended so that a
person in an approved venue, in any one debit or credit card transaction, can only
withdraw an amount of cash not exceeding $200 from a cash facility.
In July 2003, all venue operators were requested to confirm in writing the number
of Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) or Electronic Funds Terminal Point of Sale
(EFTPOS) machines within each venue and that they were compliant with the
legislation. All venue operators confirmed that they were compliant with the relevant
requirements of the Gaming Machine Control Act 1991.
Compliance with Responsible Gambling Requirements
Compliance with the Gaming Machine Control (Clocks) Regulations 2001, the
Gaming Machine Control (Responsible Gambling) (Lighting and Views) Regulations
2001 and the Gaming Machine Control (Responsible Gambling Information)
Regulations 2002 is now incorporated in an expanded gaming venue compliance
audit. During the year, 1,056 gaming venue inspections and audits were undertaken.
Gaming Machine Control (Advertising) Regulations 2001
During 2003-2004, 15 notices of warning were sent to club and hotel gaming venues
found to be in breach of the Gaming Machine Control (Advertising) Regulations 2001.
Breaches related to the use of incorrect prescribed statements on 10 occasions, the
omission of a gaming statement on two occasions, incorrect statement and incorrect
font size for the prescribed statement on two occasions and incorrect font size for the
prescribed statement on one occasion.
Three notices to stop publishing non-compliant gaming advertisements were issued
to venue operators.
Gaming Machine Control (Loyalty Scheme) Regulations 2003
During 2003-2004, there were no complaints reported or breaches detected of
gaming legislation with respect to the Gaming Machine Control (Loyalty Schemes)
Regulations 2003.
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Legislation
The following legislative provisions came into operation this year:
Gaming Legislation (Amendment) Act 2002
The Gaming Legislation (Amendment) Act 2002 received Royal Assent on 18 June
2002 and on 1 July 2003. This Act amended sections 25A, 68, 132 and 139 of the
Gaming Machine Control Act 1991 and inserted new sections 82A to 82F into
that Act.
Section 25A was amended to impose a time limit on the nomination of a natural
person to be responsible as licensee on behalf of a body corporate venue operator.
Section 68(1) was amended to limit the Authority’s regulation of a “relevant contract”
to a contract between a gaming operator and a venue operator for the supply and
operation of gaming machines. Section 68(2) was amended to prohibit gaming
operators from entering into a relevant contract unless the contract is in a form
approved by the Authority or unless the contract has been approved by the Authority
in a particular case.
New sections 82A to 82F prohibit loyalty scheme providers from allowing a person to
participate in the scheme unless the provider has given the person a written statement
of prescribed information and the opportunity to set time and spend limits. Loyalty
scheme providers are prohibited from allowing the participant to continue to play
games under the scheme after his or her time and spend limits are met. They are
also prohibited from knowingly allowing an excluded person from participating in a
scheme at a casino or a self-excluded person from participating in a scheme at the
venue from which he/she has excluded himself or herself. They are required to
provide player activity statements to participants within 7 days of request, otherwise
at least once a year. Provision is also made for the Minister to direct a loyalty scheme
provider to provide information collected through the scheme to the Gambling
Research Panel or any other research body, subject to privacy requirements.
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Gaming Legislation (Amendment) Act 2002 (continued)
Also in relation to loyalty schemes, a new sub-section (4C) was inserted into section
139 to provide that nothing in that section in relation to the secrecy of gambling
information applies to restrict the provision of information from loyalty scheme
providers to the Gambling Research Panel or any other person as directed by the
Minister.
Section 132 was amended to require that accounting records kept by venue operators
must include records kept for the purposes of preparing community benefit
statements under section 136AB of the Act.
Gambling Regulation Act 2003
Sections 1.1 to 1.6 and 12.1.4 of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 came into operation
on 17 December 2003.
Sections 1.1 to 1.6 of this Act had no regulatory effect until the remaining provisions
of the Act came into operation.
Section 12.1.4 amended sections 49(1) and 81(1) of the Gaming and Betting Act 1994
to provide for payments for unclaimed refunds and dividends to the Treasurer by the
holder of an on-course wagering permit and the holder of the wagering licence to be
paid, from June 2004, every six months instead of every twelve.
The remainder of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 did not come into operation until
1 July 2004, except for section 3.5.35, which will come into operation on 1 July 2005,
and section 12.1.5, which will come into operation on 1 July 2009.
The effect of this Act will be reported in the 2004-2005 annual report of the Victorian
Commission for Gambling Regulation.
Racing and Gaming Acts (Amendment) Act 2004
Section 15 of the Racing and Gaming Acts (Amendment) Act 2004 came into operation
on 17 December 2003. It substituted the word “Chapter” for “Part” in section 1.2(1) of
the Gambling Regulation Act 2003.
Sections 1 and 2 of the Racing and Gaming Acts (Amendment) Act 2004 came into
operation on 17 June 2004 and are machinery provisions for this Act.
Sections 16 to 40 of Part 4 of the Racing and Gaming Acts (Amendment) Act 2004
also came into operation on 17 June 2004. They made various amendments to the
Gambling Regulation Act 2003, although that Act did not substantially come into
operation until 1 July 2004.
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Subordinate Legislation
Gaming Machine Control (Loyalty Schemes) Regulations (SR No 76/2003)
The Gaming Machine Control (Loyalty Schemes) Regulations 2003 came into
operation on 1 July 2003, except for regulation 7(1)(d), which came into operation on
1 January 2004.
The Regulations prescribe the information to be contained in the written statement
that is given to a person before that person participates in a loyalty scheme. They
also prescribe the information to be contained in player activity statements that are
provided to participants in relation to their gaming activities under the scheme.
Gaming No. 2 (Bingo) (Amendment) Regulations (SR No 100/2003)
The Gaming No. 2 (Bingo) (Amendment) Regulations 2003 came into operation on
1 October 2003. They amended the Gaming No. 2 (Bingo) Regulations 1998 to –
• revoke references to “notional receipts”;
• prescribe a condition of a permit that provides that the maximum amount that can
be paid as prizes in a session of bingo is 90% of the gross receipts;
• prescribe the amount the permit holder may incur as expenses of bingo;
• prescribe how the fee payable to a bingo centre operator is to be determined; and
• prescribe the period and the time limit for returns by an operator.
Gaming No. 2 (General) (Amendment) Regulations (SR No 103/2003)
The Gaming No. 2 (General) (Amendment) Regulations 2003 came into operation on
9 September 2003. They amended the Gaming No. 2 (General) Regulations 1998 to
substitute the reference to the Chairman of the National Crime Authority with the
Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Crime Commission as a prescribed person to
whom information can be divulged under the Gaming No. 2 Act 1997.
Gaming Machine Control (Miscellaneous) (Amendment) Regulations (SR No
104/2003)
The Gaming Machine Control (Miscellaneous) (Amendment) Regulations 2003 came
into operation on 9 September 2003. They amended the Gaming Machine Control
(Miscellaneous) Regulations 2001 to substitute the reference to the Chairman of the
National Crime Authority with the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Crime
Commission as a prescribed person to whom information can be divulged under the
Gaming Machine Control Act 1991.
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Subordinate Legislation (continued)
Casino Control (Prescribed Authorities and Persons) (Amendment)
Regulations (SR No 105/2003)
The Casino Control (Prescribed Authorities and Persons) (Amendment) Regulations
2003 came into operation on 9 September 2003. They amended the Casino Control
(Prescribed Authorities and Persons) Regulations 2002 to substitute the reference to
the Chairman of the National Crime Authority with the Chief Executive Officer of the
Australian Crime Commission as a prescribed person to whom information can be
divulged under the Casino Control Act 1991.
Subordinate Legislation (Club Keno Regulations 1994 – Extension of
Operation) Regulations (SR No 17/2004)
The Subordinate Legislation (Club Keno Regulations 1994 – Extension of Operation)
Regulations 2004 came into operation on 2 March 2004. They extended the operation
of the Club Keno Regulations 1994 for the period beginning on the day on which they
would otherwise be revoked by virtue of section 5 of the Subordinate Legislation Act
1994 and ending on 26 April 2005.
Subordinate Legislation (Casino Control (Special Employees) Regulations
1994 – Extension of Operation) Regulations (SR No 18/2004)
The Subordinate Legislation (Casino Control (Special Employees) Regulations 1994 –
Extension of Operation) Regulations 2004 came into operation on 2 March 2004. They
extended the operation of the Casino Control (Special Employees) Regulations 1994 for
the period beginning on the day on which they would otherwise be revoked by virtue of
section 5 of the Subordinate Legislation Act 1994 and ending on 2 May 2005.
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Governance
Freedom of Information Report
Requests received
Initial decisionGranted in full
Partially granted
Denied
Previously released
In process
Non-existent document requested
Withdrawn
Total
Transferred from another Agency
Transferred to another Agency
Average processing time (days)
Internal review conducted
Applications to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal
Complaints to the Ombudsman
3
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
3
1
0
41
0
0
0
Annual Report
The Authority’s Annual Report for 2002-2003 was tabled in the Parliament by the
due date.
Web Site
The Authority’s web site provides access to a wide range of information, including
Members names, contact and other details about the organisation, all principal
legislation administered by the Minister for Gaming and particulars of public session
meetings and hearings of the Authority including decisions and reasons for decisions.
The web site address is www.gambling.vcga.vic.gov.au.
Corporate Governance
Consistent with good corporate governance the Authority has in place a range of
measures for the management of the organisation. This includes an Audit Committee,
internal audit program and risk management matrix.
The Audit Committee comprised at least three members nominated by the Authority,
all with non-executive status. As at 30 June 2004, Authority members serving on the
Audit Committee were Ms Una Gold, Chairperson, and Dr Desmond Hore. The
Chairman of the Authority, the Director of Gaming and Betting and the AuditorGeneral had a standing invitation to attend each meeting of the Audit Committee.
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Corporate Governance (continued)
In particular, the Committee was responsible for:
• the scope of work, performance and independence of internal audit; and
• ratifying the engagement and dismissal by management of internal audit
service providers.
Internal audit services are provided by Acumen Alliance Pty Ltd who were selected by
public tender for the period 1 July 2002 to 30 June 2005. A three-year internal audit
plan, in line with risk management principles, was developed by Acumen Alliance
Pty Ltd following consultation with members of the Audit Committee and Office of
Gambling Regulation Executive. The program was reviewed and endorsed by the Audit
Committee and approved by the Authority.
During the year the Audit Committee adopted the Financial Management Compliance
Framework developed by the Victorian Government to improve financial management
across the Victorian public sector.
The key underpinning element of the Framework is the Standing Directions of the
Minister for Finance which outline both mandatory and recommended practices
and procedures for public sector agencies and prescribe best practice, high-level
requirements for financial management. The need for an audit committee is
mandated by the Financial Management Ministerial Directions Part 2.2 c.
The Authority considered and adopted a revised operating charter for the Audit
Committee during 2003-2004. The revised Audit Committee Charter reflects current
corporate governance themes and is consistent with the requirements of the Standing
Directions of the Minister for Finance.
Monitoring the status and progress by the Authority with respect to compliance with
the Financial Management Ministerial Directions was a key activity of the Committee
in 2003-2004.
The Audit Committee also adopted a process, based on a template provided by the
Department of Treasury and Finance, for undertaking an annual review of its own
performance.
Memorandum of Understanding
During the reporting period the Authority did not enter into any new memoranda of
understanding.
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Statement under Section 104 Whistleblowers Protection Act 2001
The Authority has instituted procedures that comply with the requirements of the
Whistleblowers Protection Act 2001. These procedures require disclosures of improper
conduct or detrimental action by the Authority or its members to be reported to the
Ombudsman. Disclosures may be made by members of the Authority or by members
of the public. There were no disclosures made in the year reported upon.
The procedures are Appendix 13.
Privacy
The Authority was an “organisation” within the meaning of both the Information
Privacy Act 2000 and the Health Records Act 2001, and was required to comply with
the Information Privacy Principles and Health Privacy Principles under those Acts.
During the year an education program for all staff was conducted by the Office of
Gambling Regulation in relation to the collection, use, access and storage of information.
Assistance to the Minister for Gaming
Staff prepared responses for the Minister for Gaming in relation to a number of issues.
A total of 59 items of correspondence was prepared for consideration by the Minister
for Gaming.
Information Systems
Ongoing systems development has continued. Changes to design and modifications
have been made to the IT networks to support the current and future business needs.
Contingency and disaster recovery plans have been reviewed to minimise any risk to
information technology data, records and services.
Ongoing infrastructure changes and modifications have been carried out to address the
physical security of data and systems and occupational health and safety issues.
In order to comply with the Victorian Electronic Records Strategy the organisation's
hardcopy records have been progressively converted to an electronic format.
Merit and Equity Principles
Commitment to the principles of employment set out in the Public Sector Management
and Employment Act 1998 has been maintained and actively implemented through
adherence to the directions of the Commissioner for Public Employment, policy
development, training and employment practices.
The results of the Office of Public Employment’s Organisational Self Assessment
were taken into account in the development of the policies of the Office of Gambling
Regulation.
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Directions from the Commissioner for Public Employment
The following information is provided in accordance with directions from the
Commissioner for Public Employment.
Selecting on Merit
A revised recruitment package was developed to assist managers with timely and
thorough completion of selection processes.
The following exemptions were made from advertising of vacancies:
Reason for Exemption
Number of Cases
An employee is assessed as satisfactorily performing a specialist job
that has been formally reclassified to represent a significant shift in
work value and the Manager can demonstrate that it is unlikely that
advertising the vacancy would attract a more suitable applicant.
2
In both cases, the exemptions arose directly from action taken to implement the
Victorian Public Service Career Structure and Work Organisation Review order of the
Australian Industrial Relations Commission, which applied throughout the Victorian
Public Service.
Reviewing Personal Grievances
Two general grievances were lodged during the year as follows:
• one grievance in relation to a selection process –
The grievance panel confirmed the selection process; and
• one grievance in relation to classification –
It was agreed to hold this grievance pending implementation of the Victorian Public
Service Career Structure and Work Organisation Review.
In addition, as a part of implementation of the Victorian Public Service Career
Structure and Work Organisation Review order of the Australian Industrial Relations
Commission, employees in ‘over grade’ roles have the opportunity to submit grievances
in relation to decisions not to upgrade their classification until 30 September 2004. Of
the 31 such cases, 11 grievances have been lodged to 30 June 2004.
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Directions from the Commissioner for Public Employment (continued)
Managing and Valuing Diversity
Actions were taken to ensure all diversity-related aspects of policy were monitored for
compliance. Refresher training in relation to selection interviewing was carried out and
sexual harassment contact officers were given refresher training and the opportunity to
discuss issues as a group together with human resources staff.
Upholding the Victorian Public Sector Code of Conduct
As part of the management and supervision of staff, the opportunity was taken during
2003-2004 to extensively revise and reissue the Office of Gambling Regulation Code of
Conduct, incorporating the Victorian Public Sector Code of Conduct published by the
Commissioner for Public Employment, and remind all staff of the requirements of the
Victorian Public Sector Code of Conduct. The Office of Gambling Regulation Code of
Conduct was published and made available to all staff via the Office of Gambling
Regulation Portal.
Consistent with the Government’s Financial Management Framework, the Office of
Gambling Regulation also published a Financial Code of Conduct. Staff were advised of
the requirements of the Financial Code of Conduct and it was published and made
available to all staff via the Office of Gambling Regulation Portal.
Training and Development
Training and development of employees was carried out in accordance with identified
individual requirements, together with group training, based on particular work driven
needs. Group training included training on occupational health and safety, public
relations and performance management systems associated with implementation of the
Victorian Public Service Career Structure and Work Organisation Review order of the
Australian Industrial Relations Commission.
Defensive driver training was also provided to employees who are required to drive a
vehicle as part of their duties.
Nine employees received assistance with relevant tertiary study during the reporting year.
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
Commitment to the health and safety of its staff and a pro-active approach in ensuring a
safe working environment has been maintained. The OHS Committee met quarterly to
discuss relevant issues.
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Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) (continued)
Assessments and measures undertaken to improve occupational health and safety of
employees were:
• staff were offered the opportunity to receive influenza vaccinations;
• a regular organisation health report was produced and considered at executive
management level;
• fire wardens and first aid officers held quarterly meetings;
• fire wardens received regular refresher/initial training as appropriate;
• formalised office safety inspections were carried out;
• Office of Gambling Regulation participated in an Employee Assistance Program
which operates within the Department to provides assistance through financial and
personal counselling;
• a specific manual handling assessment was commissioned and completed to
address issues raised in relation to field staff carrying testing equipment; and
• individual ergonomic assessments were carried out as necessary.
In addition, a Safety Management Plan was completed during 2003-2004. This Plan
represents comprehensive documentation of:
• OHS related workplace arrangements, including OHS representatives and
committees, the emergency control organisation, policy development and hazard
management; and
• OHS procedures, including hazard identification and control, accident/incident
reporting and investigation, manual handling, workplace inspections and safety
signage.
All staff and managers were provided with competency based training to national
standards in their role in OHS as a part of implementing the Plan.
Budget Sector WorkCover Improvement Strategy
In line with the Government’s Budget Sector WorkCover Improvement Strategy,
which aims to improve occupational health and safety management and reduce
WorkCover premiums by 20% by 2003-2004, a Target, Gap Analysis and Action
Plan is in place and actions were taken to implement that strategy.
Specific actions arising from the strategy in 2003-2004 were:
•
•
•
•
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regular Executive Management reporting;
formalised, regular workplace inspections with results implemented;
development of specific OHS policies; and
an extensive and detailed external review of OHS systems and practices, leading to
the development and adoption of an OHS Management System and OHS training
for all staff.
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Budget Sector WorkCover Improvement Strategy (continued)
In accordance with the requirements for reporting arising from the Government’s Budget Sector WorkCover
Improvement Strategy, the following information is provided in respect of the performance indicators adopted:
Financial Year
Claims Incidence
2000-2001
4
2001-2002
4
2002-2003
1
2003-2004
2
Target 2003-2004
3
** Claims per $ million of remuneration.
Claims Frequency
0.39
0.39
0.10
0.19
0.29
Claims Cost Ratio ($)**
15,329.00
15,857.00
0.67
2,120.00
15,329.00
Average Cost of Claim ($)
39,641
40,931
7
11,116
39,641
Workforce Data
Staffing Numbers (Full Time Equivalent) 30 June 2004*
Employment Status
Male
Permanent
82.00
Temporary/Fixed Term
5.00
Casual
0.00
Employed
87.00
Female
43.62
5.00
0.00
48.62
Total
125.62
10.00
0.00
135.62
Staffing Numbers (Full Time Equivalent) 30 June 2003*
Employment Status
Male
Ongoing
85.60
Temporary/Fixed Term
3.00
Casual
0.20
Employed
88.80
Female
42.44
7.00
0.00
49.44
Total
128.04
10.00
0.20
138.24
* Excluding Members of the Authority, agency staff and contractors.
These figures have also been reported in the consolidated report of the Department of Justice.
Building Works
The Authority does not have any buildings under its direct control and did not enter into works that required
compliance under the Building Act 1993 in the reporting period.
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Consultancies
Consultancies costing less than $100,000
Number of Consultancies
Total Cost 2003-2004
($)
Total Fee
($)
5
48,939
58,873
There were no consultancies entered into in 2003-2004 costing in excess of $100,000.
National Competition Policy
There are no issues relating to compliance with National Competition Policy.
Sustainable Energy Authority Victoria (SEAV) – Energy Smart Policy
As part of the Government’s Business and Environmental Strategy (Sustainable Energy Authority Victoria), the
Authority, through the Office of Gambling Regulation, was committed to responsible energy management. This is
practised throughout all rented premises, and energy efficient equipment is purchased wherever it is cost-effective to
do so. Work projects that facilitate the reduction in energy usage are evaluated as they arise.
Annual energy consumption and expenditure for 2003-2004 was as follows:
Energy Consumption*
Peak
kWh
Offpeak
kWh
Total
kWh
Green Energy
Units
Green Energy
$
Total
$
253,040.70
108,652.25
361,692.95
18,083.87
699.31
43,007.34
* Information supplied by Jones Lang LaSalle on behalf of the Department of Treasury and Finance.
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Other Information Available to the Relevant Minister, Members of Parliament
and the Public on Request
The following are prepared and available:
• a statement that declarations of pecuniary interests have been duly completed
by all relevant officers;
• details of shares held by a senior officer as nominee or held beneficially
in a statutory authority or subsidiary;
• details of publications produced by the entity about the entity and the
places where the publications can be obtained;
• details of changes to prices, fees, charges, rates and levies charged by
the entity;
• details of major external reviews carried out on the entity;
• details of overseas visits undertaken including a summary of the
objectives and outcomes of each visit;
• details of major promotional, public relations and marketing activities
undertaken by the entity to develop community awareness of the entity
and the services it provides;
• details of assessments and measures undertaken to improve the
occupational health and safety of employees;
• a general statement on industrial relations within the entity and details
of time lost through industrial accidents and disputes; and
• a list of major committees sponsored by the entity, the purposes of
each committee and the extent to which the purposes have been achieved.
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Introduction
The Victorian Casino and Gaming Authority is funded by special appropriation from
the Victorian Government’s Consolidated Fund (section 94 of the Gaming and Betting
Act 1994). Revenues received by the Authority from gaming and related activities are
paid into the Consolidated Fund and are disclosed as Administered Revenue in the
Notes to the Financial Statements.
Special appropriation revenue is recognised on a cash basis while the incursion and
reporting of expenses is on an accrual basis. The essential feature of the cash based
special appropriation revenue is that non-cash expenditure items are not funded, these
mainly being depreciation, capital asset charge and long service leave. Due to the
required accounting treatment the following arises:
• operating revenue recognised will reflect cash draw-downs which may be at a
greater or smaller level than the expenses incurred on an accrual basis; and
• the operating result for a period will reflect timing variations between cash revenue
and accrued expenses, often resulting in an apparent operating deficit.
Funding for capital expenditure also forms part of the special appropriation which, as
from 1 July 2003, is recognised as contributed capital in the Statement of Financial
Position. Prior to this, any such amounts were recognised as part of special
appropriation revenue.
The Authority always operates within its approved accrued based expenditure budget.
Accountability for budget funding is through an upper limit placed on special
appropriation spending for the Authority’s activities, which includes both operating
and capital spending.
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2003-2004 Result
Key highlights for 2003-2004 are as follows:
• the operating result for the 2003-2004 year was a deficit of $0.890 million as
compared with last year’s deficit of $0.325 million. The increase in the deficit
reflects that, from 1 July 2003, special appropriation funding for capital purposes
totalling $0.703 million was classified as contributed capital and not as revenue
from ordinary activities as per previous years. In 2002-2003 the total special
appropriation was recognised as revenue from ordinary activities which included
an amount of $0.573 million for capital expenditure purposes.
• the overall negative net asset position of the Authority increased by $0.187 million,
reflecting the net impact of the operating deficit of the entity, after recognition of
the special appropriations for capital purposes as contributed capital.
• the funding position of the Authority as at 30 June 2004 indicates a negative net
equity of $0.274 million. This reflects an accumulation of operating deficits over a
number of years arising from the accounting policy treatment required for special
appropriations. The special appropriation mechanism however, ensures that
funding is available for the Authority to pay its debts and meet its legal obligations.
• there were no abnormal or extraordinary items to report.
Following the proclamation of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 on 29 June 2004
with effect from 1 July 2004, the Victorian Casino and Gaming Authority was replaced
by the Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation. The legislative change does
not have any impact on the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2004.
The Commission is not aware of any events that adversely affected the achievement of
operational objectives of the Authority for the year.
There were no other events subsequent to balance date that would have a significant
effect on the operations of the Authority.
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Comparative Financial Results
The table below shows information on the Authority’s financial results and financial position, prepared on an
accrual basis, for the financial year 2003-2004 and comparisons with the preceding four financial years.
Notes
2003-2004
2002-2003
2001-2002
2000-2001
1999-2000
$
$
$
$
$
Operating revenue
Special Appropriation revenue
1
15,283,899
16,270,637
15,808,908
16,417,269
15,607,409
Other revenue
2
315,176
297,491
671,875
962,216
-
15,599,075
16,568,128
16,480,783
17,379,485
15,607,409
3
16,489,172
16,892,835
17,206,383
17,211,480
15,819,880
(725,600)
168,005
Total assets
4
3,907,109
3,815,084
4,165,377
4,238,735
3,675,700
Total liabilities
5
4,180,878
3,901,596
3,927,182
3,274,940
2,879,910
Net increase (decrease) in cash held
6
83,395
134,858
Total operating revenue
Operating expenses
Operating surplus/(deficit)
(890,097)
(324,707)
(1,486)
291,065
(212,471)
(114,273)
Notes (2003-2004 figures only)
1. Revenue from the State Government, in the form of a special appropriation, decreased
by $0.987 million (6.1 per cent) between 2002-2003 and 2003-2004, reflecting
the change in accounting policy for funding for capital purposes from special
appropriations. As from 1 July 2003 special appropriation recognised as operating
revenue does not include an amount of $0.703 million for capital expenditure
purposes, reported as contributed capital within the Statement of Financial Position.
Such amounts were reported as operating revenue in previous years.
2. The Other Revenue item reflects on-line transactions with the State Government to
meet capital asset charge commitments.
3. Expenses have decreased by $0.404 million (2.4 per cent) between 2002-2003 and
2003-2004. This largely reflects a decrease in depreciation, a reduced loss from
disposal of non-current assets and IT maintenance costs.
4. Total assets increased by $0.092 million (2.4 per cent) between 2002-2003 and
2003-2004. This reflects an increase in the reported amounts for cash at bank and
prepayments associated with occupancy payment schedules.
5. Total liabilities increased by $0.279 million (7.2 per cent) between 2002-2003 and
2003-2004 largely reflecting an increase in non-current employee benefits associated
with long service leave entitlements.
6. The overall cash position decreased, at balance date, by $0.051 million (38.2%). This
decrease reflects the timing of cash reimbursements from the State Government
relating to operating and capital expenses at and around balance date.
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Performance Indicators
Key initiatives
• Reviewed and amended the Gaming No. 2 Act 1997 through the Gaming No. 2
(Community Benefit) Act 2000 to ensure that community and charitable
organisations will receive more equitable distribution of the gross proceeds from
bingo sessions. The regulations have placed a limit on the fees and expenses that
can be claimed for the conduct of bingo sessions and introduced a mechanism
whereby the gross proceeds over a period of time are pooled into one account and
shared between the permit holders by an agreed formula.
• Developed a Mobile Data Collection and Analysis System to enable gaming
inspectors to collect data in the field by way of a hand held computer. The
system will enhance the inspection process, facilitate electronic storage and the
interrogation of data that can be used for analysis and forecasting of gaming
trends in the industry.
• Established and chaired the Lottery Regulators Working Party comprised of gaming
regulators from each jurisdiction within Australia and New Zealand to determine
common regulatory goals.
• Submitted to the Minister for Gaming the report on its Third Triennial Review
of the Casino Operator and Casino Licence, pursuant to section 25 of the Casino
Control Act 1991. The Minister released the report to the public on 2 September
2003. The Report is available on the Authority's web site at
www.gambling.vcga.vic.gov.au.
• Developed a monitoring system to ensure that community benefit statements are
lodged by the required date and an audit will be undertaken of those received. The
Gaming Legislation (Amendment) Act 2002 amended the Gaming Machine Control
Act 1991, to require that gaming venue operators submit to the Authority, by 30
September of each year, annual community benefit statements setting out the
gaming revenue applied in the preceding financial year to community purposes.
• Assisted with the development of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 which was
proclaimed on 29 June 2004 with effect from 1 July 2004, and included the
establishment of the Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation.
• Organised and hosted the 2004 Australasian Casino and Gaming Regulators’
Forum in Melbourne bringing together regulators from Australian, New Zealand
and Papua New Guinea.
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Performance Indicators (continued)
Output Performance
Performance exceeded target in the area of compliance services. This was largely due
to a higher than planned number of gaming venue inspections, lucky envelope, trade
promotion and financial audits undertaken as well as increased monitoring of exclusion
orders and other incidents.
The full year result for licences largely reflects a timing variation in the implementation
of new processes for minor gaming permits, which became fully operative in June 2004,
together with a decline in demand for gaming special employee licences since smoking
bans were introduced at gaming venues.
Performance Measures
Annual
Year End
Target
Actual
16,777
15,759
8,241
8,957
proportion of active licences
<0.1%
<0.1%
Compliance services – accuracy of compliance activities
100%
100%
Licences – processed within target time
80%
84%
Compliance services – performed within target time
90%
100%
Quantity:
Licences
Compliance services (audits, inspections, investigation, revenue
verification, operator procedures and rule approvals)
Quality:
Licences – licences cancelled following disciplinary action as a
Timeliness:
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2004
Notes
2004
2003
$
$
1(d) & 2
15,283,899
16,270,637
Other Revenue
2
315,176
295,491
Resources Received Free of Charge
2
-
2,000
15,599,075
16,568,128
11,121,957
11,143,862
Revenue from Ordinary Activities
Special Appropriations
Expenses from Ordinary Activities
Salaries and Related Costs
Responsible Officers’ Remuneration
4
23
Travel and Subsistence
Administration and General
5
Capital Asset Charge
Occupancy Costs
Vehicle Rental and Operations
402,111
416,456
123,943
177,754
1,047,794
1,105,442
310,980
310,980
1,435,819
1,305,209
343,772
380,323
Probity and Credit Checks
6
173,517
210,824
Consultants and Professional Services
7
722,370
762,347
Auditor-General’s Remuneration
Depreciation
20
32,800
37,000
8
713,971
900,739
12,391
32,695
47,747
109,204
16,489,172
16,892,835
Assets Written Off
Loss from Disposal of Non-Current Assets
Net result for the reporting period
Total changes in equity other than those resulting from
3
12(b)
(890,097)
(324,707)
(890,097)
(324,707)
transactions with Victorian State Government in its capacity
as owner on behalf of the Crown.
The above Statement of Financial Performance should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 30 JUNE 2004
Notes
2004
2003
$
$
403,695
320,300
Current Assets
Cash Assets
22
Receivables
22
85,047
86,905
Prepayments
10
219,099
137,380
707,841
544,585
3,199,268
3,270,499
Total Non-Current Assets
3,199,268
3,270,499
Total Assets
3,907,109
3,815,084
10 (a) & 22
300,957
348,087
11
1,349,625
1,269,067
1,650,582
1,617,154
Total Current Assets
Non-Current Assets
Plant and Equipment
9
Current Liabilities
Payables
Employee Benefits
Total Current Liabilities
Non-Current Liabilities
Employee Benefits
2,530,296
2,284,442
Total Non-Current Liabilities
11
2,530,296
2,284,442
Total Liabilities
4,180,878
3,901,596
Net Liabilities
(273,769)
(86,512)
Equity
Contributed Capital
Accumulated Deficit
Total Equity
12
3,713,893
3,011,053
12
(3,987,662)
(3,097,565)
2(a) & 12
(273,769)
(86,512)
The above Statement of Financial Position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2004
Notes
2004
2003
$
$
15,599,075
16,566,128
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Receipts from Government
Other Receipts
413,946
359,659
(15,929,626)
(16,022,657)
83,395
903,130
Payment for Purchase of Non-Current Assets
(702,840)
(768,272)
Net Cash (Outflow) from Investing Activities
(702,840)
(768,272)
Proceeds from Capital Contribution by State Government
702,840
-
Net Cash Inflow from Financing Activities
702,840
-
83,395
134,858
Cash at the Beginning of the Financial Year
320,300
185,442
Cash at the End of the Financial Year
403,695
320,300
Payments to Suppliers and Employees
Net Cash Inflow from Operating Activities
13
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Net Increase in Cash Held
The above Statement of Cash Flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2004
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
This general-purpose financial report has been prepared on an accrual basis in accordance with the Financial
Management Act 1994, Australian accounting standards, Statements of Accounting Concepts and other authoritative
pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board and Urgent Issues Group Consensus Views.
It is prepared in accordance with the historical cost convention. The accounting policies adopted, and the
classification and presentation of items, are consistent with those of the previous year, except where a change
is required to comply with an Australian accounting standard or Urgent Issues Group Consensus View, or an
alternative accounting policy permitted by an Australian accounting standard is adopted to improve the relevance
and reliability of the financial report. Where practicable, comparative amounts are presented and classified on a
basis consistent with the current year.
(a) Reporting entity
The financial statements include all the controlled activities of the Victorian Casino and Gaming Authority that was
established under section 82 of the Gaming and Betting Act 1994.
Administered Resources
The Authority administers but does not control certain resources on behalf of the Victorian Government. It is
accountable for the transactions involving those administered resources, but does not have the discretion to
deploy the resources for achievement of the Authority’s objectives. For these resources, the Authority acts only
on behalf of the Victoria Government.
Administered resources are accounted for using the accrual basis of accounting (see note 19).
(b) Cash
For purposes of the Statement of Cash Flows, cash includes short term deposits that are readily convertible to cash
on hand and are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value, net of outstanding cheques yet to be presented
by the Authority’s suppliers and creditors.
(c) Rounding of amounts
Amounts in the financial report have been rounded to the nearest dollar or, in the case of administered items, to the
nearest thousand dollars.
(d) Funding
The Authority is funded by a cash Special Appropriation from the Victorian Government’s Consolidated Fund
(section 94 of the Gaming and Betting Act 1994).
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1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
(e) Acquisitions of Assets
The cost method of accounting is used for all acquisitions of assets. Cost is measured as the fair value of the assets
given up or liabilities undertaken at the date of acquisition plus incidental costs directly attributable to the acquisition.
(f) Revenue Recognition
The Authority’s operating revenue, which is recognised on a cash basis, comes from the Victorian Consolidated Fund.
All other revenue received by the Authority is paid into the Consolidated Fund. As the Authority does not gain control
over all amounts of revenue these are disclosed as administered revenue in the schedule of administered revenues
(see note 19).
(g) Receivables
All debtors are recognised at the amounts receivable as they are due for settlement at no more than 30 days from the
date of recognition.
(h) Prepayments
These amounts represent payments made to external parties for services to be received from them in the future.
These amounts represent existing rights to receive services.
(i) Non-Current Assets
Non-current physical assets are measured at cost.
This measurement basis complies with the accounting requirements of AASB 1041 and the Department of Treasury
and Finance Policy Paper, Valuation of Non-Current Physical Assets.
(j) Depreciation
Depreciation is calculated on a straight line basis to write off the net cost of each item over its expected useful life to
the Authority. Estimates of the remaining useful lives for all assets are reviewed at least annually. The expected useful
lives are as follows:
Asset Type
2004
2003
8-10 years
8-10 years
6-7 years
6-7 years
4 years
4 years
20 years
20 years
EDP Software $20k or greater
8 years
8 years
Motor vehicles
3 years
3 years
Office Furniture & Equipment
Gaming Equipment
EDP Hardware
Office Fitout
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(k) Payables
These amounts represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Authority prior to the end of the financial
year and which are unpaid. The amounts are unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition.
(l) Goods and Services Tax System Changes
Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of GST except where the amount of GST incurred is not
recoverable, in which case it is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of an asset or part of an item of expense.
The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is included as part of
receivables or payables in the Statement of Financial Position. The GST component of a receipt or payment is
recognised on a gross basis in the Statement of Cash Flows in accordance with Accounting Standard AAS28
Statement of Cash Flows.
(m) Employee benefits
(i) Wages, Salaries and Annual Leave
Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits, and annual leave expected to be settled
within 12 months of the reporting date are recognised in respect of employees’ services up to the reporting
date and are measured as the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled.
(ii) Long Service Leave
The liability for long service leave expected to be settled within 12 months of the reporting date is recognised
in the provision for employee benefits and is measured in accordance with (i) above. The liability for long
service leave expected to be settled more than 12 months from the reporting date is recognised in the
provision for employee benefits and measured as the present value of expected future payments to be made
in respect of services provided by employees up to the reporting date. Consideration is given to expected
future wage and salary levels, experience of employee departures and periods of service. Expected future
payments are discounted using interest rates on national Government guaranteed securities with terms to
maturity that match, as closely as possible, the estimated future cash outflows.
(iii) Superannuation
The amount charged to the Statement of Financial Performance in respect of superannuation represents the
contributions made by the Authority to superannuation funds of employees (see note 14).
(iv) Employee benefit on-costs
Employee benefit on-costs, including payroll tax, are recognised and included in employee benefit liabilities
and costs when the employee benefits to which they relate are recognised as liabilities.
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(n) Capital Asset Charge
The capital asset charge is imposed by the Department of Treasury and Finance and represents the opportunity cost
of capital invested in the non-current physical assets used in the provision of outputs. The charge is calculated on
the carrying amount of non-current physical assets.
(o) Resources Received Free of Charge
Resources provided free of charge are recognised as revenue when the Authority gains control of them.
(p) Contributed Capital
Consistent with Urgent Issues Group Abstract 38 Contributions by Owners Made to Wholly-Owned Public Sector
Entities appropriations for additions to net assets have been designated as contributed capital.
Consistent with Financial Reporting Direction 2 of the Financial Management Act 1994, operative from 1 July 2003,
special appropriations for capital expenditure purposes were classified as contributed capital. An amount of
$702,840 was recognised as a capital contribution in the Statement of Financial Position for 2003-2004. In prior
years such amounts provided for capital purposes through special appropriation were recognised as appropriation
revenue forming part of revenue from ordinary activities. This totalled $572,997 in 2002-2003 (see note 12).
(q) The Impacts of Adopting AASB Equivalents to IASB Standards
For interim and annual reporting periods ending on or after 30 June 2004, AASB 1047 Disclosing the Impacts of
Adopting AASB Equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards requires narrative disclosure of how the
transition process is being managed and an explanation of the key differences in accounting policies that are
expected to arise from the transition to AASB equivalents to IASB pronouncements. Refer to Note 25 for further
details.
2. Revenue
2004
2003
$
$
Revenue from Government
Special Appropriations
Other Revenues
Total Revenue
*
15,283,899*
315,176**
- ***
15,599,075
16,270,637
295,491
2,000
16,568,128
The operating revenue of the Authority comes from a Special Appropriation from the Consolidated Fund (section 94 of
the Gaming and Betting Act 1994). For 2003-2004, special appropriations for capital expenditure purposes totalling
$702,840 were classified as contributed capital {see Note 1(p)}. For 2002-2003 the amount of $16,270,637 included
$572,997 for capital purposes.
** Other revenues reflect on-line inter-entity transactions, associated with the capital asset charge, with the Department of
Treasury and Finance.
*** Resources received free of charge, from the Department of Treasury and Finance in 2002-2003, relate to office fitout
works at 35 Spring St. Melbourne
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2(a) Financial Position
Special appropriation revenue is recognised on a cash basis while the incursion and reporting of expenses is on an
accrual basis. This accounting treatment may result in reported operating losses depending on the timing of cash
drawdowns. However, the Authority operates within its approved expenditure budget, which is determined on an
accrued basis and amounted to $18,210,942 for 2003-2004 ($18,210,942 for 2002-2003).
The funding position of the Authority as at 30 June 2004 indicates a negative net equity of $273,769. This reflects
an accumulation of operating deficits over a number of years arising from the accounting policy treatment required
for special appropriations. The special appropriation mechanism however, ensures that funding is available for the
Authority to pay its debts and meet its legal obligations.
3. Losses from Disposal of Non-Current Assets
During the reporting period, losses were made arising from disposal of non-current assets, the proceeds of which
were paid into the Consolidated Fund, as follows:
2004
2003
$
$
Motor Vehicles
Proceeds from Disposal of Non-Current Assets
*
Written-down Value of Disposed Non-Current Assets
47,747
109,204
Total
47,747
109,204
2004
2003
$
$
9,155,716
9,194,574
879,030
877,104
*
Proceeds from the sale of motor vehicles totalled $38,563 for 2003-2004 (see Note 19).
4. Salaries and Related Costs
Salary and Wages
Superannuation
Annual Leave and Long Service Leave Expense
181,297
210,012
Other On-costs (fringe benefits tax, payroll tax and WorkCover levy)
661,053
651,694
Other
244,861
210,478
11,121,957
11,143,862
Total
Expenditure for 2003-2004 is at the same level as the prior year.
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5. Administration and General
2004
2003
$
$
379,958
446,256
Office Requisites
284,393
294,704
Insurance
108,726
118,578
Books and Publications
76,398
68,513
Media Monitoring
69,773
52,745
IT License and Maintenance
Postage
51,717
49,801
Conferences
19,921
-
Repairs and Maintenance
13,338
26,558
Advertising
11,369
27,850
Other
Total
32,201
20,437
1,047,794
1,105,442
While overall expenditure was at about the same level as last year, there was a decrease in expenditure of IT
maintenance expenditure on software systems. The Authority also hosted the annual inter-jurisdictional Gambling
Regulators Forum in 2003-2004.
6. Probity and Credit Checks
2004
2003
$
$
173,517
210,824
2004
2003
$
$
Consultants
48,939
26,141
Professional Services
673,431
736,206
Total
722,370
762,347
Total
Decreased expenditure relates to a lower volume of probity checks during the year.
7. Consultants and Professional Services
For 2003-2004 there was a decrease in expenditure for professional investigatory and IT services as compared to
previous years.
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8. Depreciation
Depreciation expense was charged for:
Office Equipment
Office Furniture
Office Fitout
Motor Vehicles
EDP Hardware
EDP Software
Total
2004
$
28,399
2,592
88,613
19,966
330,019
244,382
713,971
2003
$
33,347
3,514
88,522
24,279
343,996
407,081
900,739
The decrease in depreciation expense in 2003-2004 reflects the full year effect of the change in working life of the
Authority’s software assets and motor vehicles, actioned in 2002-2003.
9. Plant and Equipment
The value of each class of plant and equipment is shown in the table below:
Cost/Deemed
Cost
2004
$
Office Equipment
251,408
Office Furniture
47,658
Motor Vehicles
158,108
EDP Hardware
2,393,700
EDP Software
3,132,205
Gaming Equipment
56,338
Office Fitout
1,778,603
Total
7,818,020
Accumulated
Depreciation
2004
$
116,319
36,904
33,183
1,650,353
2,545,321
53,655
183,017
4,618,752
Written Down
Value
2004
$
135,089
10,754
124,925
743,347
586,884
2,683
1,595,586
3,199,268
Cost/Deemed
Cost
2003
$
243,485
47,658
150,862
2,213,285
2,903,760
56,338
1,778,603
7,393,991
Accumulated
Depreciation
2003
$
92,844
34,524
20,876
1,526,249
2,300,940
53,655
94,404
4,123,492
Written Down
Value
2003
$
150,641
13,134
129,986
687,036
602,820
2,683
1,684,199
3,270,499
Office Equipment
Office Furniture
Motor Vehicles
EDP Hardware
EDP Software
Gaming Equipment
Office Fitout
Total
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9. Plant and Equipment (continued)
Reconciliations
Reconciliations of the carrying amounts of each class of plant and equipment at the beginning and end of the
current financial year are set out below.
Office
Equip
2004
$
Carrying amount at start of year 150,641
Office
Motor
EDP
EDP Gam’g
Office
Furn Vehicles
H/ware
S/ware Equip
Fitout
$
13,134 129,986
Additions
14,277
212
Disposals
-
-
Write-off of Assets
Depreciation
(1,430)
(28,399)
Carrying amount at end of year 135,089
$
-
62,652
(47,747)
-
$
$
687,036 602,820
124,925
$
$
2,683 1,684,199
3,270,499
397,291
228,446
-
-
-
-
-
-
(47,747)
-
-
-
(12,391)
(10,961)
(2,592) (19,966) (330,019) (244,382)
10,754
$
Total
743,347
586,884
-
(88,613)
2,683 1,595,586
702,878
(713,971)
3,199,268
10. Prepayments
Total
2004
2003
$
$
219,099
137,380
The increase in prepayments reflects the payment schedule for occupancy expenses now being available from the
service provider.
10(a) Payables
2004
2003
$
$
116,253
79,972
Current
Creditors
78
Accrued Expenses
184,704
268,115
Total Current Payables
300,957
348,087
F I N A N C I A L
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11. Employee Benefits
2004
2003
$
$
Current
Accrued Wages and Salaries
534,885
389,769
Annual Leave
693,012
771,655
Long Service Leave
121,728
107,643
1,349,625
1,269,067
Long Service Leave
2,530,296
2,284,442
Total Non Current Employee Benefits
2,530,296
2,284,442
Total Employee Benefits
3,879,921
3,553,509
2004
2003
137
138
Total Current Employee Benefits
Non-Current
Employee numbers
Average number of employees during the financial year
As explained in note 1(m)(ii), the amount for long service leave is measured at its present value. The following
assumption was adopted in measuring present value:
Long Service Leave
2004
2003
Weighted average discount rates
5.6%
4.73%
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12. Equity and Movements in Equity
(a) Contributed Capital
The Contributed Capital of the Victorian Casino and Gaming Authority, which came into operation on 3 June 1994,
represents the reserves and net assets of prior entities which were succeeded in law by the Victorian Casino and
Gaming Authority. As from 1 July 2003 special appropriations for capital expenditure purposes also form part of
Contributed Capital.
2004
2003
$
$
3,011,053
3,011,053
Victorian State Government {note 1 (p)}
702,840
-
Balance 30 June 2004
3,713,893
3,011,053
(3,097,565)
(2,772,858)
(890,097)
(324,707)
(3,987,662)
(3,097,565)
Balance 1 July 2003
Capital Contribution during the year by
(b) Accumulated Deficit
Accumulated Deficit at the beginning of the financial year
Net result
Accumulated Deficit at the end of the financial year
Total equity at the beginning of the financial year
Total changes in equity recognised in the Statement of Financial Performance
(86,512)
(890,097)
Net Contributions of Equity {note 12 (a)}
702,840
Total equity at the end of the financial year
(273,769)
238,195
(324,707)
(86,512)
13. Reconciliation of Results from Ordinary Activities to Net Cash Inflow from Operating Activities
Results from Ordinary Activities
(Increase) in Prepayments
2003
$
$
(890,097)
(324,707)
(81,719)
(8,897)
1,858
59,779
Net loss on Sale of Non-Current Assets
47,747
109,204
Depreciation
713,971
900,739
Decrease in Receivables
(Decrease) in Creditors and Accruals
(47,168)
Increase in Provisions for Employee Entitlements
326,412
80
2004
-
(94,211)
230,528
(2,000)
Write off of Fixed Assets
12,391
32,695
Net Cash Inflow from Operating Activities
83,395
903,130
F I N A N C I A L
2 0 0 3 - 2 0 0 4
S T A T E M E N T S
14. Government Employees’ Superannuation Fund
No liability is recognised in the Statement of Financial Position for the Authority’s share of the State’s unfunded
superannuation liability. The State’s unfunded superannuation liability has been reflected in the financial statements
of the Department of Treasury and Finance.
However, superannuation contributions for the reporting period are included as part of salaries and associated costs
in the Statement of Financial Performance of the Authority.
The name and details of the major employee superannuation funds and contributions
made by the Authority are as follows:
2004
2003
$
$
Government Superannuation Scheme – revised and new
444,302
434,999
Victorian Superannuation Scheme
265,383
263,981
Various other
174,010
171,662
Total
883,695
870,642
The bases for contributions are determined by the various schemes.
The requirements of the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 are fully complied with.
15. Lease Commitments
The Authority has no operating or finance lease liabilities.
The Authority is party to the following agreements for office space:
Premises
Expiry date
Level 3, 4 and 5, 35 Spring Street
July 2010
Basement, 1 Macarthur Street
June 2011
{Previous reported expiry date for 35 Spring Street premises was July 2006}.
The lease for the floors located in 35 Spring Street is held by the Department of Treasury and Finance.
However, as the Authority is the current tenant the liability resulting from this agreement is detailed below.
2004
2003
$
$
Payable within one year
1,014,140
1,010,140
Payable later than one year but not later than 2 years
1,014,140
1,010,140
3,042,420
3,030,420
Payable later than 5 years
1,107,593
-
Total
6,178,293
5,050,700
Payable later than 2 years but not later than 5 years
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16. Commitments for Expenditure
At 30 June 2004 the Authority had no commitments for expenditure (nil commitments at 30 June 2003).
17. Ex-Gratia Payments
As at 30 June 2004 the Authority had not made any ex-gratia payments (nil at 30 June 2003).
18. Contingent Liabilities
At 30 June 2004 the Authority had no contingent liabilities (nil at 30 June 2003).
19. Administered Items
In addition to the specific Authority operations that are included in the Statement of Financial Position, Statement
of Financial Performance and Statement of Cash Flows, the Authority administers activities on behalf of the State.
The transactions relating to these State activities are reported as administered items in this note. Administered
transactions give rise to revenues and expenses and are determined on an accrual basis. Administered revenues
include taxes, fees and fines and the proceeds from the sale of non-current assets. Administered expenses reflect
payments made to other States for their share of Tattersall’s duty payments which are collected and on-passed to
other jurisdictions.
2004
2003
$ 000’s
$ 000’s
Gaming Taxation – Consolidated Fund
682,532
696,045
Gaming Taxation – Community Support Fund
126,662
129,408
Licence Fees
504
508
Minor Gaming
391
406
Administered Revenue
Club Keno
1,590
1,475
Casino Taxation and Licence Fees
98,938
99,168
Racing Taxation and Licence Fees
108,323
103,380
Tattersall’s Lotteries
347,120
337,631
TABCORP Supervision Fee
3,169
4,233
Tattersall’s Supervision Fee
3,484
4,257
369
444
1,373,082
1,376,955
Payments made on behalf of the State
41,178
-
Total
41,178
-
Miscellaneous
Total
Administered Expenses
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19. Administered Items (continued)
Section 79 of the Gaming and Betting Act 1994, section 135D of the Gaming Machine Control Act 1991 and section 53
of the Public Lotteries Act 2000 provide for determination, by the Treasurer after consultation with the Minister for
Gaming, of the supervision charge payable by TABCORP and Tattersall’s. This charge is determined annually and
reflects the recoupment of expenses incurred in the regulation of gaming, including the processing of licences,
conducting investigations and compliance audits, reviewing operator systems and procedures, testing and evaluating
gambling equipment and monitoring and gambling activities.
Transfer payments made to the Consolidated Fund equalled the above figures ie. $1,373,081,578 ($1,376,954,552 in
2002-2003). Administered debtors as at 30 June 2004 totalled $39,847,594 ($35,543,555 in 2002-2003). Accordingly,
administered creditors to the State of Victoria were equal in amount.
The Administered Expenses, Payments made on behalf of the State, were taken over during 2003-2004.
In 2002-2003 these payments were administered by the Department of Justice.
20. Remuneration of Auditors
Audit fees paid or payable to the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office for audit of the Authority’s financial report:
Paid as at 30 June 2004
Payable as at 30 June 2004
2004
2003
$
$
-
2,000
32,800
35,000
21. Events Occurring after Reporting Date
The financial statements for the Authority are prepared for the reporting period ending 30 June 2004. As at the date
of signing there are no events subsequent to the balance date which would have a significant impact on the financial
position of the Authority.
In December 2003, Parliament passed the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 to replace the Victorian Casino and
Gaming Authority. This Act was proclaimed on 29 June 2004 with effect from 1 July 2004. The effect of this
legislation was to replace the Victorian Casino and Gaming Authority with the Victorian Commission for Gambling
Regulation. On commencement of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 the Commission is a successor in law of the
Authority and all rights, property, assets, debts, liabilities and obligations of the Authority existing immediately
before that day, become vested in the Commission.
The legislative change does not have any impact on the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2004.
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22. Financial Instruments
(a) Receivables are Carried at Nominal Amounts Due.
Trade creditors (Note 10(a)) are recognised for amounts to be paid in the future for goods and services received by
the entity. Trade liabilities are normally settled on individual terms of trade.
(b) Interest Rate Risk Exposures
The Authority’s exposure to interest rate risk, for classes of financial assets and financial liabilities, is set out below.
2004
Note
Non interest bearing
Total
$
$
403,695
403,695
85,047
85,047
488,742
488,742
300,957
300,957
187,785
187,785
Non interest bearing
Total
$
$
320,300
320,300
86,905
86,905
407,205
407,205
348,087
348,087
348,087
348,087
59,118
59,118
Financial Assets
Cash
Receivables
Financial Liabilities
Payables
10(a)
Net Financial Assets
2003
Note
Financial Assets
Cash
Receivables
Payables
10 (a)
(c) Credit Risk Exposure
The credit risk on financial assets of the Authority that have been recognised on the Statement of Financial Position,
is the carrying amount.
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22. Financial Instruments (continued)
(d) Net Fair Values of Financial Assets and Liabilities
The aggregate net fair values of the financial assets and liabilities, both recognised and unrecognised at the balance
date, are equal to their carrying amount as per the Statement of Financial Position because of their short term to
maturity.
2004
2003
$
$
403,695
320,300
85,047
86,905
488,742
407,205
300,957
348,087
300,957
348,087
187,785
59,118
2004
2003
$
$
187,785
59,118
219,099
137,380
Plant and Equipment
3,199,268
3,270,499
Employee Benefits
(3,879,921)
(3,553,509)
(273,769)
(86,512)
Financial Assets
Cash
Receivables
Creditors and Accruals
(e) Reconciliation of Net Financial Assets / (Liabilities) to Net (Liabilities) / Assets
Net Financial Assets (as above)
Non-Financial Assets and Liabilities
Prepayments
Net (Liabilities) as per Statement of Financial Position
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23. Responsible Persons
In accordance with the Ministerial Directions issued by the Minister for Finance under the Financial Management
Act 1994, the following disclosures are made regarding the Responsible Minister, Authority Members and the
Accountable Officer for the reporting period.
Names:
The persons who held the positions of Minister, Members of the Authority and Accountable Officer at any time
during the reporting period are:
Responsible Minister – Minister for Gaming
The Hon John Pandazopoulos MP
The Hon Andre Haermeyer MP (Acting)
The Hon Rob Hulls MP (Acting)
The Hon Tim Holding MP (Acting)
The Hon Rob Hulls MP (Acting)
1 July 2003 to 30 June 2004
1 July 2003 to 4 July 2003
19 September 2003 to 5 October 2003
10 December 2003 to 16 December 2003
5 January 2004 to 14 January 2004
12 April 2004 to 24 April 2004
Authority Members
Mr Brian Forrest (Chairman)
1 July 2003 to 30 June 2004
Ms Una Gold (Deputy Chairperson)
1 July 2003 to 30 June 2004
Mr Noel Ashby
1 July 2003 to 30 June 2004
Dr Desmond Hore
1 July 2003 to 30 June 2004
Mr Graeme McDonald
1 July 2003 to 30 June 2004
Mr Peter McMullin
1 July 2003 to 21 August 2003
Ms Christine Neville
1 July 2003 to 5 March 2004
Ms Sarah Porritt
1 July 2003 to 30 June 2004
Dr Caroline Re
1 July 2003 to 30 June 2004
Accountable Officer – Acting Director of Gaming and Betting
Mr Peter Cohen
86
1 July 2003 to 30 June 2004
F I N A N C I A L
2 0 0 3 - 2 0 0 4
S T A T E M E N T S
23. Responsible Persons (continued)
Remuneration
Remuneration received or receivable by members of the Authority and the Accountable Officer in connection with
the management of the Authority during the reporting period was in the range:
Income Band
2004
2003
$0 - $9,999
1
1
$10,000 - $19,999
5
6
$20,000 - $29,999
1
1
$40,000 - $49,999
0
1
$100,000 - $109,999
0
1
$110,000 - $119,999
1
0
$120,000 - $129,999
0
1
$170,000 - $179,999
1
0
Total Remuneration due or receivable by Responsible Persons (Authority members and Accountable Officer) from
the reporting entity amounted to:
2004
2003
$
$
402,111
416,456
Amounts relating to the Minister are reported in the financial statements of the Department of Premier and
Cabinet.
Other Transactions
Other related transactions requiring disclosure under the Directions of the Minister for Finance have been
considered and there are no matters to report.
24. Remuneration of Executives
The numbers of executive officers, other than Responsible Persons, and their total remuneration during the
reporting period are shown in the first two columns in the table below in their relevant income bands. The
base remuneration of executive officers is shown in the third and fourth columns. Base remuneration is
exclusive of bonus payments, long-service leave payments, redundancy payments and retirement benefits.
The base remuneration for executive officers was adjusted by Government in January 2004 in line with its
remuneration policy.
87
F I N A N C I A L
2 0 0 3 - 2 0 0 4
S T A T E M E N T S
24 Remuneration of Executives (continued)
During 2003-2004 one executive officer role was filled on a temporary basis by a non-executive officer. The
remuneration of that officer is not reported in the table.
Income Band
Total Remuneration
Base Remuneration
2004
2003
2004
2003
No.
No.
No.
No.
$100,000 - $109,999
0
0
0
0
$110,000 - $119,999
0
0
1
2
$120,000 - $129,999
1
1
2
2
$130,000 - $139,999
1
3
1
0
$140,000 - $149,999
2
0
0
0
Total numbers
4
4
4
4
Total amount
$545,978 $525,952
$500,071 $483,743
25. Impacts of Adopting AASB Equivalents to IASB Standards
For reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2005, all Australian reporting entities are required to adopt
the financial reporting requirements of the Australian equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards
(IFRSs). This requirement also extends to any comparative financial information included within the report. The
first day of the comparative period, 1 July 2004, effectively becomes the transition date for the Authority. Any
adjustments arising from changes in the recognition or measurement of assets and liabilities at the transition
date arising from the adoption of IFRS will be made against accumulated funds at the transition date.
The Authority has taken the following steps in managing the transition to Australian equivalents to IFRSs:
• commenced a review of current accounting policies and the proposed new standards to identify key issues and
the likely impacts resulting from the adoption of Australian equivalents to IFRSs;
• commenced an education and training process for all stakeholders to raise awareness of the changes in reporting
requirements and the processes to be undertaken; and
• initiated re-configuration and testing of user systems and processes to meet new requirements.
The Authority has identified certain changes to the existing accounting policies that may impact on the financial
position and future financial performance on the adoption of the requirements of the Australian equivalents to
IFRSs. In particular, in relation to valuation of assets and intangible assets, as follows:
• Valuation of Assets – In accordance with the Victorian Government Policy – Revaluation of Non-Current Physical
Assets, the Authority currently measures its non-current physical assets, plant, equipment and vehicles, on a cost
88
F I N A N C I A L
2 0 0 3 - 2 0 0 4
S T A T E M E N T S
25. Impacts of Adopting AASB Equivalents to IASB Standards (continued)
basis. The new standard continues to offer a choice for measuring each class of non-current physical assets either
at cost or at fair value. However, non-current assets measured at fair value will only be required to be revalued at
least every three to five years and all assets in a class must be revalued at the same time. The Victorian
government has not yet concluded whether it will make any changes to the valuation basis of any class of asset or
the methodology or frequency at which revaluations are performed. The financial effects of any such changes are
unknown.
• Intangible Assets – There are currently no specific Australian accounting standards on intangible assets except
for the standard on accounting for research and development costs. On adoption of IFRS, there will be a specific
standard on intangible assets with strict recognition and measurement requirements. Under existing
requirements, costs of research and development activities could either be treated as an expense or be deferred to
future periods to the extent that they are expected beyond reasonable doubt to be recoverable. Under the new
standard, costs incurred in the research phase are not permitted to be recognised as an asset and should be
recognised as an expense when incurred. Only expenditures incurred in the development phase are permitted to
be recognised as an asset to the extent that they satisfy the criteria of the standard.
89
F I N A N C I A L
2 0 0 3 - 2 0 0 4
S T A T E M E N T S
CERTIFICATION OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
We certify that the attached financial statements for the Victorian Casino and Gaming Authority have been prepared
in accordance with Standing Direction 4.2 of the Financial Management Act 1994, applicable Financial Reporting
Directions, Australian accounting standards and other mandatory professional reporting requirements.
We further state that, in our opinion, the information set out in the Statement of Financial Performance, Statement
of Financial Position, Statement of Cash Flows and Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements, presents
fairly the financial transactions during the year ended 30 June 2004 and financial position of the Authority as at 30
June 2004.
We are not aware of any circumstance that would render any particulars included in the financial statements to be
misleading or inaccurate.
Chair
Chief Finance and Accounting Officer
Executive Commissioner
Dated: 24 August 2004
Melbourne
90
F I N A N C I A L
2 0 0 3 - 2 0 0 4
S T A T E M E N T S
91
4
P A R T
4
A P P E N D I C E S
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A P P E N D I C E S
1A
Principal Legislation Administered by the Minister for Gaming
1B
Commencement Dates of New Legislation
1C
2
Ministerial Directions
3
Rules of the Victorian Casino and Gaming Authority
4
Other Statutory Information
5
Authority Meetings and Hearings 2003-2004
6
Gaming Venues as at 30 June 2004
7
Outputs Achieved
8
Roll of Suppliers
9
Number of Active Licences at 30 June 2003 and 30 June 2004
10
Decisions Made by the Victorian Casino and Gaming Authority on
Applications for New Premises and Venue Operator Licence
Amendments
11
Gambling Expenditure and Tax Rates Applicable 2003-2004
12
Distribution of Player Loss from Gaming Machines
13
Authority Whistleblower Procedures
14
Glossary
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1 A
Principal Legislation Administered by the Minister
for Gaming (as at 30 June 2004)
Casino Control Act 1991
Except sections 128H to 128L, which are administered by the Minister for Planning,
and section 128K(2), which is administered by the Minister for Finance.
Casino (Management Agreement) Act 1993
Club Keno Act 1993
Gaming and Betting Act 1994
Part 5, Division 2 of Part 6 and Part 15 are jointly administered with the Minister for
Racing. The Act is otherwise administered by the Minister for Gaming.
Gaming Machine Control Act 1991
Except section 138, which is administered by the Minister for Victorian Communities.
Gaming No. 2 Act 1997
Except sections 5(1)(i), 6, 112(d) and 123, which are jointly administered with the
Minister for Racing.
Interactive Gaming (Player Protection) Act 1999
Lotteries Gaming and Betting Act 1966
Jointly administered with the Minister for Racing.
Public Lotteries Act 2000
TT Line Gaming Act 1993
Section 11 is jointly and severally administered with the Treasurer. The Act is
otherwise administered by the Minister for Gaming.
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1 B
Commencement Dates of New Legislation
Gaming Legislation (Amendment) Act 2002 (38/2002)
The Act was assented to on 18 June 2002.
Sections 26(3), 26(6), 30, 34, 41, 45 and 50 came into operation on 1 July 2003.
Gambling Regulation Act 2003 (114/2003)
The Act was assented to on 16 December 2003
Chapter 1 (sections 1.1 to 1.6) and section 12.1.4 came into operation on
17 December 2003.
Racing and Gaming Acts (Amendment) Act 2004 (45/2004)
The Act was assented to on 16 June 2004.
Section 15 came into operation on 17 December 2003 and sections 1 and 2 and
Part 4 (except section 15) came into operation on 17 June 2004.
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1 C
The following subordinate legislation came into operation during the year:
Gaming Machine Control (Loyalty Schemes) Regulations
(SR No 76/2003)
Regulations made on 24 June 2003.
Regulations 1 to 6, 7(1)(a)-(c), (e)-(o), (2) and (3) came into operation on 1 July
2003. Regulation 7(1)(d) came into operation on 1 January 2004.
Gaming No.2 (Bingo) (Amendment) Regulations (SR No 100/2003)
Regulations made on 28 August 2003.
Regulations came into operation on 1 October 2003.
Gaming No.2 (General) (Amendment) Regulations (SR No 103/2003)
Regulations made on 9 September 2003.
Regulations came into operation on 9 September 2003.
Gaming Machine Control (Miscellaneous) (Amendment) Regulations
(SR No 104/2003)
Casino Control (Prescribed Authorities and Persons) (Amendment)
Regulations (SR No 105/2003)
Subordinate Legislation (Club Keno Regulations 1994 – Extension of
Operation) Regulations (SR No 17/2004)
Regulations made on 2 March 2004.
Regulations came into operation on 2 March 2004.
Subordinate Legislation (Casino Control (Special Employees) Regulations
1994 – Extension of Operation) Regulations (SR No 18/2004)
Regulations made on 2 March 2004.
Regulations came into operation on 2 March 2004.
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Ministerial Directions
Gaming Machine Control Act 1991 (Current as at 30 June 2004)
I, John Pandazopoulos, MP, Minister for Gaming, under section 12(1) of the Gaming
Machine Control Act 1991 (‘the Act’), revoke all previous directions to the Victorian
Casino and Gaming Authority and, in substitution, direct the Victorian Casino and
Gaming Authority –
(a) that, under section 12(1)(a), the maximum number of gaming machines permitted
in the State to be available for gaming in all approved venues under the Act, other
than the Melbourne Casino, is 27,500; and
(b) that, under section 12(1)(aa), in respect of the 27,500 gaming machines permitted
to be available for gaming in all approved venues under the Act, other than the
Melbourne Casino, the maximum permissible number of gaming machines to be
placed in any approved venue in the State is 105; and
(c) that, under section 12(1)(b), in respect of the 27,500 gaming machines permitted to
be available for gaming in all approved venues under the Act, other than the
Melbourne Casino, the proportion of gaming machines to be located outside the
Melbourne Statistical Division is not less than 20 per cent; and
(d) that, under section 12(1)(c), in respect of the 27,500 gaming machines permitted to
Melbourne Casino, –
(i) prior to 1 January 2008, a bet limit of $10 will apply to gaming machine games
approved on or after 1 January 2003 (unless the games are being played on a
gaming machine located in an area specified by notice under section 77B(4) or
77C(2) of the Act); and
(ii)on or after 1 January 2008, a bet limit of $10 will apply to all gaming machine
games (unless the games are being played on a gaming machine located in an
area specified by notice under section 77B(4) or 77C(2) of the Act); and
(e) that, under section 12(1)(d), in respect of the 27,500 gaming machines permitted to
Melbourne Casino, the proportion to be placed in premises is (i) in the case of premises in respect of which a general licence under section 8 of
the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 is in force, 50 per cent; and
(ii) in the case of premises in which –
(A) a full club licence under section 10 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998
is in force; or
(B) a restricted club licence under section 10 of the Liquor Control Reform Act
1998 is in force; or
(C) a licence under Part 1 of the Racing Act 1958 is in force, 50 per cent; and
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Ministerial Directions (continued)
(f) that, under section 12(1)(e), in respect of the 27,500 gaming machines permitted to
Melbourne Casino, the proportion of gaming machines which each gaming
operator is permitted to operate is 50 per cent; and
(g) that, under section 12(1)(f), the Authority must apply the following criteria in
determining whether to specify an area by notice under section 77B(4) or 77C(2) of
the Act (‘area’ or ‘areas’):
(i) the area must be within an approved venue under the Act;
(ii)the proportion of gaming machines in all areas of the approved venue must not
exceed 20 per cent of the total number of gaming machines in the approved
venue;
(iii) the total number of gaming machines operated by each gaming operator located
in all areas must not exceed 1,000;
(iv) the proportion of gaming machines located in all areas must not exceed:
(A) in the case of premises in respect of which a general licence under section 8
of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 is in force, 50 per cent; and
(B) in the case of premises in which a full club licence under section 10 of the
Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 is in force; or a restricted club licence under
section 10 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 is in force; or a licence
under Part 1 of the Racing Act 1958 is in force, 50 per cent;
(v) the area must not be within an approved venue located –
(A) outside the Melbourne Statistical Division; or
(B) in a region determined pursuant to s12AA of the Act; and
(h)that the total number of gaming machines, in all areas specified by notice under
section 62AB(4), 62AC(2) or 81AAB(2) of the Casino Control Act 1991 must not
exceed 1,000; and
(i) that, under section 12(1)(g), the condition that the Authority must specify in a notice
under section 12(1)(f) is that a gaming machine located in an area specified by a
notice under section 12(1)(f) may only operate in a mode where spin rate, bet limit,
autoplay and note acceptors are unrestricted if that gaming machine may only be
played in that mode by means of a card, Personal Identification Number (PIN) or
similar technology which requires the player to nominate limits on time and net
loss before play can commence; and
(j) that, in respect of a region determined by the Minister in his order under section
12AA(1)(a) of the Act dated 15 February 2001, where the Authority, in accordance
with section 12AA(3)(b), directs gaming operators in the region to comply with the
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regional limit on the maximum number of gaming machines available for gaming in the
region, and when all the gaming operators have complied with the regional limit –
(i) under section 12(1)(d), the distribution of gaming machines between –
(A) premises in respect of which there is in force a general licence under
section 8 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998; and
(B) premises in respect of which there is in force –
• a club licence (whether full or restricted) under section 10 of the Liquor Control
Reform Act 1998; or
• a licence under Part 1 of the Racing Act 1958;
in the region must be as close as practicable to that as at 30 June 2000; and
(ii) under section 12(1)(e), the distribution of gaming machines between the gaming
operators in the region must be as close as practicable to that as at 30 June 2000.
The above directions will take effect on 1 January 2003.
Dated 12 September 2002
JOHN PANDAZOPOULOS MP
Minister for Gaming
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Table Showing Compliance with Ministerial Directions as at 30 June 2004
Electronic Gaming
Machine Limits Imposed
by Ministerial Direction
Number
%
27,500
100
Total Number
Gaming Operator Split
TABCORP Holdings Ltd
Tattersall’s Gaming Pty Ltd
Total
Total
Number of Electronic
Gaming Machines
Specified in Licences
Number
%
27,132
98.66
13,750
13,750
50
50
13,618
13,514
49.52
49.14
Minimum:
TABCORP:
Tattersall’s:
Maximum:
TABCORP
Tattersall’s
5,500
2,750
2,750
22,000
11,000
11,000
20
7,341
4,052
3,289
19,791
9,566
10,225
26.69
Total
TABCORP
Tattersall’s
Total
TABCORP
Tattersall’s
13,750
6,875
6,875
13,750
6,875
6,875
13,658
6,821
6,837
13,474
6,797
6,677
49.67
Proportion of Electronic Gaming
Machines Located Outside the
Melbourne Statistical Division (MSD)
Outside MSD
Within MSD
80
71.97
Proportion of Electronic Gaming
Machines Located in premises
that are:
Hotels
Clubs
50
50
49.00
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Victorian Casino and Gaming Authority Rules for Gaming Venues
Other than the Casino
Gaming Machine Control Act 1991 – section 78
as in force on 2 September 2002
PART 1 - PRELIMINARY
Title
1. These Rules may be cited as the Victorian Casino and Gaming Authority Rules 1997.
Application
2. These Rules are in addition to the requirements of the Act and of a venue operator’s
licence, including licence conditions.
PART 2 – CONDUCT OF GAMING
Gaming periods
3. (1) A venue operator may offer gaming to a person only —
(a) during the period or periods when a licence granted under the Liquor Control
Reform Act 1998 in respect of the premises authorises the consumption on
those premises of liquor supplied on those premises; or
(b) in the case of premises licensed under Part I of the Racing Act 1958, during a
race meeting —
but not during any break from gaming that the venue operator takes in order to
comply with a condition of a premises approval or a venue operator’s licence or
section 167 of the Act. *
* Explanatory Note
Compliance with the Act requires a continuous 4 hour break from gaming after every 20 hours of gaming
and that there must not be more than 20 hours of continuous gaming each day unless expressly approved
by the Authority and indicated in the Notice of Approved Venue.
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(continued)
Other than the Casino (continued)
(2) A venue operator must, during any period in which the venue operator offers
gaming to a person, afford members of the public aged 18 and over unfettered
access to the gaming areas of the venue, provided that —
(a) the venue operator may impose and enforce a code of dress that is reasonable
in the circumstances;
(b) the venue operator may exclude from the venue a person whose behaviour
would be unacceptable in a public place;
(c) the venue operator may exclude from the venue a person who has sought to be
excluded from gaming venues under a voluntary self-exclusion scheme.
Supervision of gaming machine areas generally
4. A venue operator must ensure that the operation of the gaming machine area and
each gaming machine is subject to continual supervision. Supervision may be
electronic or physical or a combination of both.
Competitions ancillary or incidental to the conduct of gaming (EGM
tournaments)
5. (1) A venue operator must advise the Authority in writing, at least one week prior to
the conduct of any competition, of the date, time, location, projected number of
players, amount of the prize pool and the amount of and source of any funds in
the prize pool.
(2) A venue operator must not promote any competition that is ancillary or
incidental to the conduct of gaming at the venue unless the competition complies
with this rule.
(3) Any competition under this rule must:
(a) provide all players with an equal opportunity of winning each prize
determined solely by the operation of the gaming machines; and
(b) provide for all players to contribute equally to the prize pool; and
(c) distribute all contributions into the prize pool from participants in the
competition and any other party (or advertised to be contributed by any other
party); and
(d) provide for each player to collect that person’s gaming machine credit balance
at the conclusion of each session of competition play.
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(continued)
Other than the Casino (continued)
(4)The collection and distribution of the prize pool for any competition does not
form part of any calculation under sections 135 or 136 of the Gaming Machine
Control Act 1991.
(5) Each participant prior to the commencement of any competition must be
informed about the amount of their funds to be used to establish gaming
machine credits, the amount of their contribution to the prize pool and the rules
for determining the distribution of the prize pool.
(6)Any entry fee must be collected by the venue operator prior to commencement
of the competition.
PART 3 – GAMING MACHINE AREAS
Provision of cash for the purposes of gaming
6. (1) Automatic teller machines (ATM) and electronic funds transfer (EFTPOS)
devices must not be accessible by any person within the gaming machine area of
an approved venue for the purposes of withdrawing cash.
(2) Cash must not be provided to a patron through a credit card or charge card
transaction for the purposes of gaming.
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(continued)
Victorian Casino and Gaming Authority Rules – Casino
Gaming Machine Control Act 1991 – section 78(1A)
as in force on 15 May 2003
PART 1 – PRELIMINARY
1. These Rules may be cited as the Victorian Casino and Gaming Authority Rules –
Casino (“the Rules”).
2. These Rules are in addition to the requirements of the Gaming Machine Control Act
1991, the Casino Control Act 1991 (“the Act”), all relevant Regulations and a casino
operator’s system of internal controls and administrative and accounting
procedures for the casino approved under section 121 of the Act.
PART 2 – BREACH OF THE RULES
3. If a casino operator decides that a person has breached one of these Rules or the
Act in relation to, or when playing, a gaming machine, a casino operator may
prohibit the person from entering or remaining in the casino under section 72 of
the Act.
PART 3 – CONDUCT OF GAMING
4. A player is entitled to receive a cash or cheque payment from a casino operator, in
place of an equivalent value of gaming machine winnings or credits, only when the
player has verified the amount of payment and then acknowledges receipt of the
correct payment by signing the appropriate form.
5. If a player does not want to play out any remaining credits on a gaming machine
that amount to less than $1.00, the casino operator must not refuse to make a
manual or ‘hand’ payment of the credits to the player.
6. Subject to rule 7, a casino operator must pay, immediately upon request, monetary
prizes, coin issues, token issues, and coin or token redemption in the form
requested by the player, except where the Act requires payment in a specific form.
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(continued)
Victorian Casino and Gaming Authority Rules – Casino (continued)
7. (a) If a casino operator has a concern about a person’s entitlement to receive a prize,
coin issue or token issue, including for reasons that the person may have acted
fraudulently or used a prohibited device, or a gaming machine or gaming
equipment may have malfunctioned, the casino operator may –
(i) request appropriate forms of personal identification from the player;
(ii) withhold the payment of any prize, coin issue or token issue or demand the
return of any prize, coin issue or token issue from the player until the casino
operator has completed an investigation and made a determination;
(iii) confiscate a prohibited device in the possession of a person in accordance
with section 80(3) of the Act; and
(iv) cause the person who was in possession of a prohibited device to be detained
in accordance with section 81 of the Act.
(b) In these Rules, “prohibited device” means any equipment, device or thing that
permits or facilitates cheating or stealing.
8. All coins or tokens in gaming machines remain the property of the casino operator
until won by or refunded to a player in accordance with the Act, the correct
operation of the machine and the approved rules of the game and these Rules.
9. A malfunction of a gaming machine or gaming equipment, including jackpot
display meter or jackpot controller, voids all gaming machine game plays, winning
of jackpots, prizes and payments. All prizes won or monies paid from a gaming
machine or gaming machine equipment that has malfunctioned remain the
property of the casino operator. The casino operator may adjust the value of the
jackpot prize in accordance with approved procedures.
10.Unless otherwise permitted or instructed by a Gaming Machine Operations
Manager or Gaming Machine Area Manager, a player may play up to three gaming
machines provided that–
(i) The gaming machines are adjacent to each other and all on the same side of a
bank of gaming machines; and
(ii)The player has not been requested by a Gaming Machine Operations Manager or
Gaming Machine Area Manager to surrender the additional gaming machine(s)
to allow other players to play one of the gaming machines.
11. The multi gaming machine player can choose which of the gaming machines he or
she wishes to continue playing, unless otherwise instructed by a Gaming Machine
Operations Manager or Gaming Machine Area Manager.
12.The player of a gaming machine must clear credits from the gaming machine when
a “close of play” warning or notification is broadcast by the casino operator.
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(continued)
13. A person must not tilt, rock or in any way damage or interfere with a gaming
machine or attempt to operate a gaming machine with any object or device other
than legal tender, valid gaming tokens or authorised Crown issued card.
14. A person must not occupy a gaming machine without actively playing it or occupy
an area adjacent to it so that he or she restricts another player from gaining access
to play that gaming machine.
15. Where a gaming machine does not provide a ‘reserve button’ to reserve a gaming
machine, an employee of the casino operator may, at the request of the gaming
machine player, reserve or hold a particular gaming machine for a reasonable
period so as to allow that player to obtain more coin or to attend to any personal
matter. Unless this request occurs, a player does not have any reservation rights
over any particular gaming machine.
16. A person must not interfere with any part of a gaming machine being played by a
player to the annoyance of the player.
17. A person must not hinder, harass, intimidate or interfere in any way with another
person’s playing of a gaming machine or with any employee of the casino operator
performing duties related to a gaming machine.
18. “Syndicate Play” occurs when two or more persons act in concert to affect the
chance of any person or persons winning a linked jackpot arrangement. A person
must not engage or participate in Syndicate Play.
19. A person must not induce a gaming machine player to vacate a gaming machine or
to engage in Syndicate Play, whether by threats, unpleasant behaviour, financial
offer or any other method.
20. A person must not solicit or accept an inducement to engage in Syndicate Play.
PART 4 – PLAYER COMPLAINTS
21.A player may complain to a casino operator about their experience of playing a
gaming machine or the operation of a gaming machine.
22.Where a player complaint remains unresolved or the player is dissatisfied with the
outcome of a complaint, the player must be advised of the presence of, and their
right to refer the complaint to, an inspector appointed by the Director of Casino
Surveillance.
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(continued)
PART 5 - GAMING MACHINE COMPETITIONS OR TOURNAMENTS
Definitions
23. In these rules and conditions, unless the contrary appears:
“applicant”
means a person applying for entry to a gaming machine
tournament;
“player”
means a person who has been accepted to participate or compete
in a tournament;
“session”
means a set time period at the completion of which a winner
and/or placegetters advance to further sessions or a final session
of a tournament;
“play-off”
means any session of play the purpose of which is to determine a
winner and/or placegetter(s) of a session where two or more
players have finished that session with an equal number (other
than zero) of credits on the credit display or coins;
“tournament”
means a competition for the playing of gaming machines and
which provides all players with an equal chance of winning;
“secondary
competition”
means a second chance competition open to players who have
failed to qualify for a subsequent session of play.
Secondary competition players may be given a chance to
participate in a subsequent session of the tournament as advised
in the terms and conditions of the tournament;
“tournament
director”
means the General Manager, Gaming Machine Operations, of
the casino operator, or designee, who shall be responsible for the
conduct of the tournament in accordance with the terms and
conditions of the tournament.
Conditions of Entry
24.The casino operator may charge applicants a fee to enter a tournament and such
fees must be paid into the prize pool to form part or all of the prize pool.
25.Prior to the commencement of a tournament, the tournament director must
determine:
(a) the form of application for entry which must include the terms and conditions
of the tournament;
(b) the amount of any entry fee(s);
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(continued)
(c) the number of tournament gaming machine credits or coins to be allocated to
each player at the commencement of a session or play-off from the entry fees;
(d) the maximum and minimum number of players who may enter a tournament;
(e) the duration of any session(s) and the period of time when a warning signal will
be given before the end of each session;
(f) the duration of play-off(s);
(g) the tournament prize structure, prize list and whether the tournament director
may increase the value of the prize pool in the form of cash and/or goods
and/or services;
(h)how a session winner is to be determined; and
(i) whether any credits and/or coins remaining at the completion of a session will
be played off, cashed out and retained by the player or remain the property of
the casino operator (the choice of which must be stated in the tournament
terms and conditions).
26. The tournament director may:
(a) refuse any application for entry;
(b) disqualify a player who fails to comply with these Rules or the terms and
conditions of the tournament;
(c) determine the allocation of players to sessions;
(d) determine the allocation of players to gaming machines;
(e) determine the number of players from each session who are to advance to
further sessions and/or to the final session, including secondary competition
winners, if any.
27. If a player does not take an allotted seat at the specified time for a session of the
tournament, the tournament director may(a) allow the player to participate in any secondary competition if a place is
available; or
(b) disqualify the player and assign the allotted tournament entry to a replacement
player (in which case, the entry fee of the replacement player must be included
in the prize pool).
28. An entry fee will be refunded where the entrant cancels his or her entry not less
than a predetermined number of days, as stated in the terms and conditions of the
tournament, before commencement of a tournament.
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(continued)
29. An entry fee must not be refunded to a player who is disqualified from a
tournament or who cannot, for any reason, participate in a secondary competition
for that tournament. The fee must remain part of the prize pool.
30. All entry fees must be refunded if a tournament does not proceed as advertised.
31. Prior to the commencement of a tournament, the tournament director must make
available for applicants the terms and conditions of the tournament and these
tournament rules.
32. A casino operator must not accept an application that does not have an applicant’s
endorsement that he or she has been informed of and understands and accepts the
terms and conditions of entry for the tournament and the tournament rules.
33. The tournament director must be present for the majority of the time while the
tournament is in progress.
34. The tournament director must designate the particular gaming machines that will
be involved in the conduct of the tournament prior to the start of the tournament.
Tournaments must not be played on stand-alone jackpot machines or machines
that are linked to a single bank or multi-bank mystery jackpot or a progressive
jackpot. However, tournament gaming machines may be connected to a casino
wide mystery jackpot.
35. In the event a venue wide mystery jackpot is won on a tournament machine during
tournament play, that session of the tournament will become void for the purposes
of the tournament and the session must be replayed. Any jackpot prizes and
associated bonuses won by a tournament participant must be paid out to the
player.
36. Subject to tournament director approval, a player may nominate a substitute player
to take the player's place during any session. The substitute player cannot
commence playing until he has signed an acknowledgment of understanding and
accepting the terms and conditions for the tournament.
37. The tournament director will allocate a session start time and gaming machine by
ballot to each player.
38. The tournament director may alter the start time of any session, subject to
reasonable notice first being given to participants.
39. Each player is permitted to play only one gaming machine during any session.
40. In the event of a session lasting the full period of allocated time, the casino
operator must cause an audible warning signal to be given in the vicinity of
participants to alert players that only a specified time period remains for that
session.
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(continued)
Wagers
41. The casino operator must ensure that each player has the same amount of
machine credits and/or coins from which to draw during tournament play as every
other player in the tournament.
42. Each player must not use any additional gaming machine credits or coins other
than those allocated by the tournament director. Only the gaming machine credits
or coins allocated by the tournament director can be used during the tournament.
Prizes
43. A prize pool will be formed from all of the entry fees less the amount used as coins
for playing in the tournament to establish credits during the course of the
tournament.
44. Bonus prizes, exclusive of the prize pool, may be randomly awarded to participants
by the tournament director independently of the conduct of the play.
General Provisions
45. The terms and conditions of each tournament must be submitted to the Director of
Gaming and Betting for approval under rule 46 at least ten (10) working days prior
to the conduct of a tournament.
46. A casino operator must not conduct a tournament unless the Director of Gaming
and Betting or his or her delegate has approved the terms and conditions of the
tournament.
47. Any gaming machine malfunction during a tournament play shall void that session
of play and, as determined by the tournament director, result in either a replay of
that session or a refund of the entry fee to all participants.
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Other Statutory Information
Delegations
Under section 103 of the Gaming No. 2 Act 1997, on 10 October 2003 the Authority
delegated to a committee of three Authority members its powers under section 26E(1)
of the Act (to disallow the rules of a bingo pooling scheme or any amendment of
those rules).
Club Keno Determinations
Determinations made by the Director of Gaming and Betting and Assistant Director,
Gambling Operations and Audit under section 15(5) of the Club Keno Act 1993:
Description
114
Date of Approval
Club Keno software modifications
20 February 2004
Club Keno software modifications
12 March 2004
Club Keno Network Policy Document
17 February 2004
Club Keno – Bonus Friday Promotion
11 July 2003
5 September 2003
1 October 2003
20 October 2003
5 November 2003
4 February 2004
A P P E N D I X
5
Authority Meetings and Hearings 2003-2004
Number of Authority Meetings
14
Number of Authority Meeting Public Sessions Attended by Members
Mr Noel Ashby
Dr Desmond Hore
Mr Graeme McDonald
Mr Peter McMullin, Member till 21 August 2003
Ms Christine Neville, Member till 5 March 2004
Ms Sarah Porritt
Dr Carolyn Re
12
10
7
11
10
1
6
8
11
Number of Authority Meeting Private Sessions Attended by Members
Mr Noel Ashby
Dr Desmond Hore
Mr Graeme McDonald
Ms Sarah Porritt
Dr Carolyn Re
12
10
7
11
10
1
6
10
11
Number of Authority Meeting Telephone Sessions Attended by Members
Mr Noel Ashby
Dr Desmond Hore
Mr Graeme McDonald
Ms Sarah Porritt
Dr Carolyn Re
2
2
1
0
2
0
1
1
1
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Authority Meetings and Hearings 2003-2004 (continued)
Number of Matters Heard
27*
Number of Matters Heard by Members
Mr Noel Ashby
Dr Desmond Hore
Mr Graeme McDonald
Ms Sarah Porritt
Dr Carolyn Re
27**
13
3
8
8
0
6
6
8
Note:
* these matters included a number of inquiries related to venue operator licence applications, including
new premises for gaming, increases in gaming machine numbers and 24 hour trading at gaming
venues, an inquiry related to gaming taxation rates applicable at a particular venue and numerous
licensee disciplinary matters and appeals against certain licensing decisions and exclusion orders.
** in addition, sitting alone on 22 April 2004, the Chairman conducted a directions hearing into
multiple applications matters.
Number of Audit Committee Meetings
4
Number of Audit Committee Meetings Attended by Members
Ms Una Gold, Chairperson
Dr Desmond Hore
4
4
3
Note:
The Acting Director of Gaming and Betting was also a member of the Audit Committee until
31 December 2003 and attended three meetings.
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6
Gaming Venues as at 30 June 2004
Venue Name
Location
Operator Club/ Country/
Hotel Metro
No. of
EGMs*
Venue Name
Location
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
EAST BRUNSWICK
KEYSBOROUGH
NORTHCOTE
DANDENONG
COLLINGWOOD
HAMILTON
NORTH CAULFIELD
ALTONA
ALTONA
SEAHOLME
CRANBOURNE
MALVERN
MARIBYRNONG
ANGLESEA
ARARAT
BRAYBROOK
EDITHVALE
COLAC
FOOTSCRAY
BELL PARK
BACCHUS MARSH
BAIRNSDALE
BAIRNSDALE
BAIRNSDALE
ABBOTSFORD
BALACLAVA
BALLARAT
BALLARAT
BALLARAT
BALLARAT
SUNBURY
BARWON HEADS
BAXTER
BAYSWATER
BEAUMARIS
NORTH GEELONG
BENALLA
BENALLA
BENDIGO
BENDIGO
BENTLEIGH
BENTLEIGH
BERWICK
WODONGA
CROYDON
BLACKBURN
WODONGA
WENDOUREE
EAGLEHAWK
BENTLEIGH EAST
MELBOURNE
BOX HILL
BOX HILL
BRAYBROOK
MORDIALLOC
JACANA
BRUNSWICK
SALE
Tattersall's
TABCORP
TABCORP
Tattersall's
Tattersall's
TABCORP
Tattersall's
TABCORP
Tattersall's
Tattersall's
TABCORP
TABCORP
Tattersall's
TABCORP
Tattersall's
TABCORP
TABCORP
Tattersall's
NIL
TABCORP
TABCORP
TABCORP
Tattersall's
Tattersall's
TABCORP
Tattersall's
TABCORP
Tattersall's
Tattersall's
TABCORP
Tattersall's
Tattersall's
TABCORP
Tattersall's
Tattersall's
Tattersall's
Tattersall's
TABCORP
TABCORP
Tattersall's
TABCORP
Tattersall's
Tattersall's
TABCORP
TABCORP
Tattersall's
TABCORP
TABCORP
TABCORP
TABCORP
Tattersall's
Tattersall's
Tattersall's
Tattersall's
Tattersall's
TABCORP
Tattersall's
TABCORP
C
C
H
H
H
C
C
C
C
C
C
H
H
C
C
H
C
H
C
C
C
C
C
C
H
H
C
C
C
C
H
H
H
H
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
H
H
C
H
H
H
C
H
H
C
C
H
H
C
C
C
M
M
M
M
M
C
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
C
C
M
M
C
M
C
C
C
C
C
M
M
C
C
C
C
M
C
M
M
M
C
C
C
C
C
M
M
M
C
M
M
C
C
C
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
C
59
83
65
28
20
35
30
37
58
83
95
45
26
34
55
80
49
23
0
30
30
20
15
68
40
56
28
45
10
45
5
29
30
105
30
28
44
25
44
81
100
70
63
30
25
102
20
48
40
90
100
29
100
56
50
82
50
65
BUNDOORA
BUNDOORA
BUNINYONG
NUNAWADING
NORTH CARLTON
EPPING
BERWICK
PAKENHAM
CAULFIELD
ELSTERNWICK
MELBOURNE
GLEN WAVERLY
ARARAT
CHELSEA HEIGHTS
CHELSEA
CHELTENHAM
CHELTENHAM
TABCORP
Tattersall's
Tattersall's
Tattersall's
TABCORP
Tattersall's
TABCORP
TABCORP
TABCORP
Tattersall's
Tattersall's
TABCORP
TABCORP
Tattersall’s
Tattersall's
TABCORP
Tattersall's
C
H
C
H
C
C
H
H
C
C
C
H
C
H
C
C
C
M
M
C
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
C
M
M
M
M
20
100
29
103
60
60
50
32
105
52
46
75
33
40
65
5
41
76 Cherry Hill Tavern
77 Chirnside Park Country Club
78 City Bowls Club Colac
79 City Family Hotel
80 City Memorial Bowls Club
81 Clayton Bowls Club
82 Clayton RSL
83 Clifton Springs Golf Club
84 Clocks Pokies
85 Club DBA
86 Club Fogolar Furlan Melbourne
87 Club Hotel
88 Club Hotel
89 Club Kilsyth
90 Club Laverton
91 Club Leeds
92 Club Tivoli
93 Coach And Horses - The
94 Cobden Golf Club
95 Colac Bowling Club
96 Colac RSL
97 Collingwood Football Club
98 Commercial Hotel
99 Commercial Hotel
100 Commercial Taverner
101 Coolaroo Taverner
102 Corryong Sporting Complex
103 Court House Hotel
106 Court Jester Hotel
107 Cove Hotel - The
108 Cowes Golf Club
109 Craigieburn Sporting Club
110 Craig's Royal Hotel
111 Cramers Hotel
112 Cranbourne RSL
113 Cross Keys Hotel
114 Croxton Park Hotel
115 Croydon Golf Club
116 Croydon Hotel
117 Cumberland Hotel
118 Daisey's Club Hotel
119 Danahers Union Club Hotel
120 Dandenong Club
121 Dandenong RSL
122 Dandenong Workers Social Club
123 Danish Club – The
124 Dava Hotel
125 Daylesford Bowling Club
126 Deer Park Club
127 Deer Park Hotel
128 Derrimut Hotel
129 Diamond Creek Tavern
130 Dick Whittington Tavern
131 Dingley International Hotel
132 Doncaster Inn Hotel
133 Dorset Gardens Hotel
134 Dromana Hotel
135 Dromana Red Hill RSL
136 Drums Hotel
137 East Malvern RSL
138 Eastwood Golf Club
139 Echuca Hotel
140 Echuca Workers & Services Club
141 Edwardes Lake Hotel
142 Elsternwick Club – The
143 Elsternwick Hotel
144 Eltham Hotel
145 Eltham RSL
146 Elwood RSL
147 Epping Hotel
148 Epping Plaza Hotel
149 Epping RSL
150 Essendon Football & Community Sporting Club
151 Excelsior Hotel
DONCASTER EAST TABCORP
CHIRNSIDE PARK Tattersall's
COLAC
TABCORP
BENDIGO
Tattersall's
WARRNAMBOOL Tattersall's
CLAYTON SOUTH Tattersall's
CLAYTON
Tattersall's
CLIFTON SPRINGS TABCORP
MELBOURNE
Tattersall’s
DANDENONG
Tattersall's
THORNBURY
Tattersall's
FERNTREE GULLY TABCORP
WARRAGUL
Tattersall's
BAYSWATER
TABCORP
LAVERTON
TABCORP
FOOTSCRAY
Tattersall's
WINDSOR
Tattersall's
RINGWOOD
TABCORP
COBDEN
TABCORP
COLAC
TABCORP
COLAC
Tattersall's
ABBOTSFORD
TABCORP
CAMPERDOWN
TABCORP
SWAN HILL
TABCORP
WERRIBEE
Tattersall's
COOLAROO
Tattersall’s
CORRYONG
TABCORP
BACCHUS MARSH Tattersall's
BRUNSWICK
TABCORP
FOOTSCRAY
Tattersall's
PRAHRAN
Tattersall's
PATTERSON LAKES TABCORP
COWES
Tattersall's
WEST CRAIGIEBURN TABCORP
BALLARAT
TABCORP
PRESTON
Tattersall's
CRANBOURNE
Tattersall's
ESSENDON
TABCORP
THORNBURY
Tattersall's
CROYDON
TABCORP
CROYDON
TABCORP
CASTLEMAINE
Tattersall's
EAST RINGWOOD Tattersall's
COLAC
TABCORP
DANDENONG
Tattersall's
DANDENONG
Tattersall's
DANDENONG
Tattersall's
MIDDLE PARK
TABCORP
MT MARTHA
TABCORP
DAYLESFORD
TABCORP
DEER PARK
Tattersall's
DEER PARK
TABCORP
SUNSHINE
TABCORP
DIAMOND CREEK TABCORP
ST KILDA
Tattersall's
DINGLEY
TABCORP
DONCASTER
Tattersall's
CROYDON
TABCORP
DROMANA
TABCORP
DROMANA
Tattersall's
COBURG
Tattersall's
MALVERN EAST
Tattersall's
KILSYTH
Tattersall's
ECHUCA
TABCORP
ECHUCA
Tattersall's
RESERVOIR
TABCORP
ELSTERNWICK
TABCORP
ELWOOD
Tattersall's
ELTHAM
Tattersall's
ELTHAM
Tattersall's
ELWOOD
Tattersall's
EPPING
TABCORP
EPPING
TABCORP
EPPING
Tattersall's
ESSENDON
Tattersall's
THOMASTOWN
TABCORP
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
Abruzzo Club
Aces Sporting Club
Albion Charles Hotel
Albion Hotel
Albion Inn Hotel
Alexandra House Tabaret
Alma Sports Club
Altona Bowling Club
Altona RSL
Altona Sports Club
Amstel Golf Club
Angel Tavern
Anglers Tavern
Anglesea Golf Club
Ararat RSL
Ashley Hotel
Aspendale/Edithvale RSL
Austral Hotel
Australian Croatian Association
Australian Croatian National Hall
Bacchus Marsh Golf Club
Bairnsdale Bowls Club
Bairnsdale Club
Bairnsdale RSL
Bakers Arms Hotel
Balaclava Hotel
Ballarat Golf Club
Ballarat Leagues Club
Ballarat RSL
Ballarat & District Trotting Club
Ballcourt Hotel
Barwon Heads Hotel
Baxter Tavern Hotel Motel
Bayswater Hotel
Beaumaris Ex-Services Club
Bell Park Sport & Recreation Club
Benalla Bowls Club
Benalla Golf Club
Bendigo Club
Bendigo District RSL Club
Bentleigh Club
Bentleigh RSL
Berwick Inn Taverner
Birallee Tavern - The
Bird & Bottle Sporting Club
Blackburn Hotel
Blazing Stump Hotel
Blue Bell Hotel
Borough Club - The
Boundary Taverner
Bourke Hill's Welcome Stranger
Box Hill Golf Club
Box Hill RSL
Braybrook Taverner
Bridge Hotel, The
Broadmeadows Sporting Club
Brunswick Club - The
Bundalaguah Cricket Social Club –
Sporting Legends
Bundoora Bowling Club
Bundoora Taverner
Buninyong Golf Club
Burvale Hotel
Carlton Cricket & Football Social Club
Casa D'Abruzzo Club
Castello’s Berwick Hotel
Castello’s Pakenham Hotel
Caulfield Racecourse Tabaret
Caulfield RSL
Celtic Club
Century City Entertainment
Chalambar Golf Club
Chelsea Heights Hotel
Chelsea RSL
Cheltenham Golf Club
Cheltenham Moorabbin RSL
Hotel Metro
H
C
C
H
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
H
H
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
H
H
H
H
C
H
H
H
H
H
C
C
H
H
C
H
H
C
H
H
H
H
C
C
C
C
H
C
C
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
C
H
C
C
H
C
H
C
H
H
C
C
H
H
C
C
H
M
M
C
C
C
M
M
C
M
M
M
M
C
M
M
M
M
M
C
C
C
M
C
C
M
M
C
C
M
M
M
M
C
M
C
M
M
M
M
M
M
C
M
C
M
M
M
M
M
C
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
C
C
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
No. of
EGMs*
50
37
20
39
40
29
80
40
100
47
52
45
30
100
60
37
18
100
28
20
25
50
29
22
75
60
10
40
25
40
48
45
8
53
27
100
62
40
100
16
95
30
75
25
94
65
80
43
40
32
49
100
55
40
29
90
100
101
41
10
85
33
19
12
64
100
32
34
57
20
34
40
100
40
100
105
117
A P P E N D I X
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Gaming Venues as at 30 June 2004 (continued)
118
Venue Name
Location
Hotel Metro
152 Fairfield & Alphington RSL
153 Fawkner RSL
154 Ferntree Gully Bowling Club
155 Ferntree Gully Hotel
156 First & Last Hotel
157 Flemington Racecourse Tabaret
158 Footscray Football Club
159 Footscray Returned Servicemen's Club
160 Foresters Arms Hotel
161 Fortunes Bendigo
162 Foster Golf Club
163 Fountain Gate Taverner
164 Frankston Football Club
165 Frankston RSL
166 Freccia Azzura Club
167 Gateway Hotel
168 Geelong Combined Leagues Club
169 Geelong Football Club
170 Geelong Golf Club
171 Geelong RSL
172 George Hotel
173 Gladstone Park Hotel
174 Glengala Hotel
175 Glenroy RSL
176 Golden Fleece Hotel
177 Golden Nugget
178 Golf House Hotel
179 Gordon Hotel
180 Goulburn Valley Hotel
181 Grand Central Hotel
182 Grand Hotel
183 Grand Hotel – The
184 Grand Hotel Frankston – The
185 Grand Junction Hotel
186 Grand Terminus Hotel Motel
187 Great Western Hotel
188 Green Gully Soccer Club
189 Greensborough Hotel
190 Greensborough RSL
191 Grosvenor Hotel
192 Grovedale Hotel
193 Hallam Taverner
194 Hampton Bowls Club
195 Hampton Park Tavern
196 Hampton RSL
197 Harp Of Erin Hotel
198 Hastings Cricket & Football Social Club
199 Hawthorn Club - The
200 Hawthorn Football Social Club
201 Healesville RSL
202 Heidelberg RSL
203 Highett Returned & Services Club
204 Highpoint Taverner
205 Hill Top Golf And Country Club
206 Hilton On The Park
207 Hoppers Crossing Club
208 Hoppers Crossing Sports Club
209 Horsham Racing Centre Club
210 Horsham RSL
211 Horsham Sports & Community Club
212 Hotel Sorrento
213 Hurstbridge Bowling and Recreation Club
214 International – The
215 Inverloch Esplanade Hotel
216 Isle Of Wight Hotel
217 Italian Australian Social & Sporting Club
218 Italian Australian Sporting & Social
Club Of Gippsland
219 Italian Sports Club Of Werribee
220 Italo Australian Sporting Club
221 Ivanhoe Hotel
222 Jokers On Ryrie
223 Junction Hotel
224 Junction Tabaret
225 Kangaroo Flat Sports Club
226 Karingal Bowling Club
FAIRFIELD
Tattersall's
FAWKNER
Tattersall's
FERNTREE GULLY TABCORP
FERNTREE GULLY Tattersall's
FAWKNER
Tattersall's
FLEMINGTON
TABCORP
WEST FOOTSCRAY TABCORP
FOOTSCRAY
Tattersall's
OAKLEIGH
Tattersall's
BENDIGO
TABCORP
FOSTER
TABCORP
NARRE WARREN
TABCORP
FRANKSTON
TABCORP
FRANKSTON
Tattersall's
KEYSBOROUGH
Tattersall's
CORIO
Tattersall's
BREAKWATER
TABCORP
GEELONG
TABCORP
NORTH GEELONG TABCORP
BELMONT
Tattersall's
BALLARAT
Tattersall's
TULLAMARINE
TABCORP
ARDEER
Tattersall's
GLENROY
Tattersall's
MELTON
TABCORP
MELBOURNE
TABCORP
BALLARAT
TABCORP
PORTLAND
Tattersall's
SHEPPARTON
Tattersall's
HAMILTON
Tattersall's
MORNINGTON
TABCORP
BALLARAT
TABCORP
FRANKSTON
TABCORP
TRARALGON
TABCORP
BAIRNSDALE
Tattersall's
NEWTOWN
TABCORP
KEILOR DOWNS
TABCORP
GREENSBOROUGH TABCORP
GREENSBOROUGH Tattersall's
ST KILDA
TABCORP
GROVEDALE
TABCORP
HALLAM
TABCORP
HAMPTON
TABCORP
HAMPTON PARK
Tattersall's
HAMPTON
Tattersall's
EAST KEW
TABCORP
HASTINGS
Tattersall's
HAWTHORN
TABCORP
HAWTHORN
TABCORP
HEALESVILLE
Tattersall's
HEIDELBERG
Tattersall's
HIGHETT
Tattersall's
MARIBYNONG
TABCORP
TATURA
TABCORP
EAST MELBOURNE TABCORP
HOPPERS CROSSING Tattersall's
HOPPERS CROSSING TABCORP
HORSHAM
TABCORP
HORSHAM
Tattersall's
HORSHAM
Tattersall's
SORRENTO
TABCORP
HURSTBRIDGE
Tattersall's
LILYDALE
Tattersall's
INVERLOCH
TABCORP
PHILLIP ISLAND
Tattersall's
BAIRNSDALE
TABCORP
MORWELL
Tattersall's
C
C
C
H
H
C
C
C
H
C
C
H
C
C
C
H
C
C
C
C
H
H
H
C
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
C
H
C
H
H
H
C
H
C
H
C
C
C
C
C
C
H
C
H
C
C
C
C
C
H
C
C
H
H
C
C
WERRIBEE
NORTH SUNSHINE
IVANHOE
GEELONG
PRESTON
MOONEE PONDS
KANGAROO FLAT
FRANKSTON
C
C
H
H
H
C
C
C
Tattersall's
Tattersall's
Tattersall's
Tattersall's
TABCORP
TABCORP
TABCORP
TABCORP
No. of
EGMs*
Venue Name
Location
Hotel Metro
No. of
EGMs*
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
C
C
M
M
M
M
C
C
C
C
C
C
M
M
M
M
M
C
C
C
C
M
C
M
C
C
C
M
M
M
M
C
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
C
M
M
M
C
C
C
M
M
M
C
C
C
C
30
35
34
90
70
80
55
25
59
100
25
95
27
77
35
60
105
100
30
42
40
100
60
40
45
60
20
23
40
40
70
25
80
43
25
40
70
30
63
28
70
92
30
65
20
37
50
43
30
50
25
41
91
20
70
70
35
34
31
49
20
25
80
17
10
37
43
M
M
M
C
M
M
C
M
57
38
100
47
46
80
48
29
227 Kealba Hotel
228 Keilor East RSL
229 Keilor Hotel
230 Keysborough Hotel
231 Kilmore Trackside
232 Kings Creek Hotel
233 Kingston Club – The
234 Kirkpatrick’s Hotel
235 Knox Club
236 Knox Tavern
237 Kooringal Golf Club
238 Korumburra Hotel
239 Kyabram Club
240 Kyneton Bowling Club
241 Kyneton RSL
242 L'Unico Bar & Bistro
243 Lakes Entrance Bowls Club
244 Lakes Entrance Golf Club
245 Lakes Entrance RSL
246 Lalor Bowling Club
247 Langwarrin Hotel
248 Lara Hotel
249 Lara Sporting Club
250 Leighoak
251 Leongatha Golf Club
252 Leongatha RSL
253 Leopold Sportsmans Club
254 Lilydale Crown Hotel
255 Lincolnshire Arms Hotel
256 Loch Sport RSL
257 London Tavern
258 Long Beach Hotel
259 Lord Of The Isles Tavern
260 Lorne Hotel
261 Lower Plenty Hotel
262 Lyndhurst Club Hotel
263 Mac's Hotel
264 Mac's Hotel
265 Maffra Community Sports Club
266 Magpie And Stump Hotel
267 Malvern Vale Club Hotel
268 Manhattan Hotel
269 Manningham Club
270 Mansfield Golf Club
271 Marine Hotel
272 Maroondah Sports Club
273 Maryborough Golf Club
274 Maryborough Highland Society
275 Matthew Flinders Taverner
276 Mccartins Hotel
277 Mckinnon Hotel
278 Meadow Inn Hotel
279 Melton Country Club
280 Mentone RSL
281 Menzies Tavern
282 Mercure Grand Hotel on Swanston
283 Midlands Golf Club
284 Milano's Hotel
285 Mildura Gateway Tavern
286 Mildura Golf Club
287 Mildura Grand Hotel Resort
288 Mildura RSL
289 Mildura Working Mans Sports & Social Club
290 Millers Inn Hotel – The
291 Mitcham Hotel
292 Mitcham RSL
293 Mitchell River Tavern
294 Moe Hotel
295 Moe RSL Club
296 Monash Hotel
297 Monbulk Bowling Club
298 Montmorency RSL
299 Moonee Valley Racing Club (Moonee
Valley Tabaret)
300 Mooroopna Golf Club
301 Moreland Hotel
KEALBA
ESSENDON
KEILOR
KEYSBOROUGH
KILMORE
HASTINGS
MORDIALLOC
MORNINGTON
WANTIRNA
WANTIRNA SOUTH
ALTONA
KORUMBURRA
KYABRAM
KYNETON
KYNETON
CLAYTON
LAKES ENTRANCE
LAKES ENTRANCE
LAKES ENTRANCE
LALOR
LANGWARRIN
LARA
LARA
OAKLEIGH
LEONGATHA SOUTH
LEONGATHA
LEOPOLD
LILYDALE
ESSENDON
LOCH SPORT
CAULFIELD
CHELSEA
NEWTOWN
LORNE
LOWER PLENTY
EAST BRUNSWICK
MELTON
WARRNAMBOOL
MAFFRA
WANDONG
MALVERN
RINGWOOD
BULLEEN
MANSFIELD
BRIGHTON
EAST RINGWOOD
MARYBOROUGH
MARYBOROUGH
CHADSTONE
LEONGATHA
MCKINNON
CAMPBELLFIELD
MELTON
MENTONE
MELBOURNE
MELBOURNE
BALLARAT
BRIGHTON
MILDURA
MILDURA
MILDURA
MILDURA
MILDURA
ALTONA NORTH
MITCHAM
MITCHAM
BAIRNSDALE
MOE
MOE
CLAYTON
MONBULK
MONTMORENCY
MOONEE PONDS
TABCORP
Tattersall's
Tattersall's
TABCORP
TABCORP
TABCORP
TABCORP
Tattersall's
Tattersall's
TABCORP
TABCORP
TABCORP
Tattersall's
Tattersall's
TABCORP
TABCORP
TABCORP
Tattersall's
TABCORP
TABCORP
TABCORP
Tattersall's
TABCORP
TABCORP
TABCORP
Tattersall's
TABCORP
Tattersall's
TABCORP
Tattersall's
TABCORP
TABCORP
Tattersall's
Tattersall's
TABCORP
Tattersall's
TABCORP
Tattersall's
TABCORP
TABCORP
TABCORP
Tattersall's
Tattersall's
TABCORP
Tattersall's
TABCORP
Tattersall's
TABCORP
Tattersall's
TABCORP
TABCORP
Tattersall's
Tattersall's
Tattersall's
TABCORP
TABCORP
Tattersall's
Tattersall's
Tattersall's
TABCORP
TABCORP
Tattersall's
Tattersall's
Tattersall's
Tattersall's
TABCORP
TABCORP
Tattersall's
Tattersall's
TABCORP
TABCORP
Tattersall's
TABCORP
H
C
H
H
C
H
C
H
C
H
C
H
C
C
C
H
C
C
C
C
H
H
C
C
C
C
C
C
H
C
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
C
H
H
H
C
C
H
C
C
C
H
H
H
H
C
C
H
H
C
H
H
C
H
C
C
H
H
C
H
H
C
H
C
C
C
M
M
M
M
C
M
M
M
M
M
M
C
C
C
C
M
C
C
C
M
M
C
C
M
C
C
C
M
M
C
M
M
C
C
M
M
M
C
C
C
M
M
M
C
M
M
C
C
M
C
M
M
M
M
M
M
C
M
C
C
C
C
C
M
M
M
C
C
C
M
M
M
M
86
25
50
100
40
33
70
40
100
77
49
20
38
25
20
35
55
38
37
36
34
20
50
100
5
40
35
53
38
5
50
52
60
22
85
48
82
28
35
30
30
103
100
29
40
70
50
64
105
20
23
85
80
25
22
90
32
60
75
40
24
45
67
70
100
25
20
39
39
60
30
35
105
MOOROOPNA
BRUNSWICK
TABCORP
TABCORP
C
H
C
M
44
70
A P P E N D I X
6
Venue Name
Location
Hotel Metro
302 Mornington Country Golf Club
303 Mornington RSL
304 Mornington Tavern
305 Morwell Bowling Club
306 Morwell Bowling Club Recreation Centre
307 Morwell Club
308 Morwell Hotel
309 Morwell RSL
310 Motor Club Hotel
311 Mount Beauty Country Club
312 Mountain View Hotel
313 Mulgrave Country Club
314 Murrumbeena Park Bowls Club
315 Myrtleford Savoy Sporting Club
316 Nagambie Rowing Club (Valley Hotel)
317 Newmarket Tavern
318 Noble Park Football Social Club
319 Noble Park RSL
320 Norlane Hotel
321 North Ballarat Sports Club
322 North Melbourne Football Club
Social Club
323 North Shore Sports Club
324 North Suburban Sports Club
325 Northcote Park Football Club
326 Northcote RSL
327 Numurkah Golf & Bowls Club
328 Oakleigh Junction Hotel
329 Oakleigh RSL
330 Oasis Oz Hotel
331 Ocean Grove Bowling Club
332 Old Dandy Inn
333 Old England Hotel
334 Old Town 'N' Country Tavern - The
335 Olinda Creek Hotel
336 Olive Tree Hotel
337 Olympic Hotel
338 Orbost Club - The
339 Ouyen Club
340 Pakenham Football Social Club
341 Pakenham Inn
342 Pakenham Racing Club
343 Palace Hotel
344 Park View Hotel
345 Pascoe Vale RSL
346 Pascoe Vale Taverner Hotel
347 Peninsula Hotel Motel
348 Phillip Island Football Club
349 Phillip Island RSL
350 Pier Hotel
351 Pinsent Hotel
352 Players Hotel
353 Players on Lygon
354 Plough Hotel
355 Portarlington Golf Club
356 Portland Football Netball Club
357 Portland RSL Memorial Bowling Club
358 Powell Hotel
359 Prahran Football Social Club
360 Preston Club
361 Preston Hotel
362 Preston RSL
363 Prince Mark Hotel
364 Prince Of Wales Hotel – The
365 Queenscliff Bowling Tennis And Croquet Club
366 Racecourse Hotel
367 Railway Club Hotel
368 Red Cliffs Club
369 Red Lion Hotel
370 Reggio Calabria Club
371 Reservoir Bowling Club
372 Reservoir RSL
373 Rex - The
374 Richmond Henty Hotel – The
375 Richmond Tavern
376 Rifle Club Hotel
MORNINGTON
Tattersall's
MORNINGTON
TABCORP
MORNINGTON
TABCORP
MORWELL
TABCORP
MORWELL
TABCORP
MORWELL
Tattersall's
MORWELL
Tattersall's
MORWELL
Tattersall's
CRANBOURNE
Tattersall's
MT BEAUTY
TABCORP
GLEN WAVERLEY Tattersall's
WHEELERS HILL
TABCORP
MURRUMBEENA
Tattersall's
MYRTLEFORD
TABCORP
NAGAMBIE
Tattersall's
NEWMARKET
Tattersall's
NOBLE PARK
Tattersall's
NOBLE PARK
Tattersall's
NORLANE
TABCORP
BALLARAT
Tattersall's
DOCKLANDS
TABCORP
MELBOURNE
NORLANE
Tattersall's
MOONEE PONDS Tattersall's
BRUNSWICK
TABCORP
NORTHCOTE
Tattersall's
NUMURKAH
TABCORP
OAKLEIGH
Tattersall's
OAKLEIGH
Tattersall's
NORTH MELBOURNE Tattersall's
OCEAN GROVE
TABCORP
DANDENONG
TABCORP
HEIDELBERG
Tattersall's
WANGARATTA
Tattersall's
LILYDALE
TABCORP
SUNBURY
TABCORP
PRESTON
TABCORP
ORBOST
TABCORP
OUYEN
TABCORP
PAKENHAM
Tattersall's
PAKENHAM
Tattersall's
PAKENHAM
TABCORP
CAMBERWELL
Tattersall's
FITZROY NORTH
Tattersall's
PASCOE VALE
Tattersall's
PASCOE VALE
Tattersall's
NEWCOMB
Tattersall's
COWES
TABCORP
COWES
Tattersall's
FRANKSTON
Tattersall's
WANGARATTA
TABCORP
DANDENONG
TABCORP
CARLTON
Tattersall's
MILL PARK
Tattersall's
PORTARLINGTON TABCORP
PORTLAND
TABCORP
PORTLAND
Tattersall's
FOOTSCRAY
Tattersall's
PRAHRAN
TABCORP
PRESTON
Tattersall's
PRESTON
Tattersall's
PRESTON
Tattersall's
DOVETON
Tattersall's
RICHMOND
Tattersall's
QUEENSCLIFF
TABCORP
WERRIBEE
TABCORP
SEYMOUR
TABCORP
RED CLIFFS
TABCORP
BALLARAT
Tattersall's
WEST BRUNSWICK Tattersall's
RESERVOIR
Tattersall's
RESERVOIR
TABCORP
PORT MELBOURNE Tattersall's
PORTLAND
TABCORP
RICHMOND
Tattersall's
WILLIAMSTOWN Tattersall's
No. of
EGMs*
Venue Name
Location
Hotel Metro
No. of
EGMs*
377 Ringwood RSL
378 Rising Sun Hotel
379 Riversdale Hotel
380 Riviera Hotel
381 Robinvale Golf Club
382 Rose Shamrock & Thistle Hotel
383 Rosebud Country Club
384 Rosebud Hotel
385 Rosebud RSL
386 Rosstown Hotel
387 Royal Automobile Club Of Victoria
388 Royal Exchange Hotel
389 Royal Hotel
390 Royal Hotel
391 Royal Hotel
392 Royal Hotel
393 Royal Hotel
394 Royal Oak Hotel
395 Royal Oak Richmond
396 Royal Taverner
397 Rubicon Hotel Motel
398 Rye Hotel
399 Rye RSL Club
400 Sale Bowls Club
401 Sale Community Sports Club
402 Sale RSL Club And Fitness Centre
403 Sale & District Greyhound Racing Club
404 Sandbelt Club Hotel
405 Sandown Greyhound Tabaret
406 Sandown Park Hotel
407 Sandown Racecourse – Highways Tabaret
408 Sandringham Hotel
409 Sands Albert Park – The
410 Sands Taverner
411 Seaford RSL
412 Seaford Taverner
413 Seagulls Nest
414 Sebastopol Bowling Club
415 Settlement At Cranbourne - The
416 Seymour Club
417 Seymour Golf Club
418 Shamrock Hotel
419 Shanghai Club
420 Shell Club
421 Shepparton Club
422 Shepparton RSL
423 Sherbourne Terrace
424 Shoppingtown Hotel
425 Sir Henry Barkly Hotel
426 Skyways Taverner
427 Somerville Hotel
428 South Oakleigh Club
429 Sphinx Hotel
430 Sportspark Gaming and Entertainment Centre
431 Springvale RSL Club
432 St Albans Hotel
433 St Albans Sports Club
434 St Arnaud Sporting Club
435 St George Workers Club
436 St Kilda Army & Navy Club
437 St Kilda Football Social Club
438 Stamford Hotel
439 Star Hotel
440 Star Hotel
441 Stawell Harness Racing Club
442 Steeples Tabaret
443 Stoneys Club
444 Sugar Gum Hotel – The
445 Summerhill Pokies
446 Summerworld Hotel
447 Sunbury Bowling Club
448 Sunbury Football Social Club
449 Sunbury United Sporting Club
450 Sunshine Baseball Club
451 Sunshine City Club
452 Sunshine RSL
RINGWOOD
BENDIGO
HAWTHORN
SEAFORD
ROBINVALE
EAST RESERVOIR
ROSEBUD
ROSEBUD
ROSEBUD
CARNEGIE
MELBOURNE
TRARALGON
BENALLA
DAYLESFORD
ESSENDON
HORSHAM
SUNBURY
CHELTENHAM
RICHMOND
FERNTREE GULLY
THORNTON
RYE
RYE
SALE
SALE
SALE
SALE
MOORABBIN
SPRINGVALE
NOBLE PARK
SPRINGVALE
SANDRINGHAM
ALBERT PARK
CARRUM DOWNS
SEAFORD
SEAFORD
NEWPORT
SEBASTOPOL
CRANBOURNE
SEYMOUR
SEYMOUR
BENDIGO
MELBOURNE
CORIO
SHEPPARTON
SHEPPARTON
SHEPPARTON
DONCASTER
HEIDELBERG
AIRPORT WEST
SOMERVILLE
SOUTH OAKLEIGH
NORTH GEELONG
WENDOUREE
SPRINGVALE
ST ALBANS
ST ALBANS
ST ARNAUD
GEELONG WEST
ST KILDA
MOORABBIN
ROWVILLE
BRIGHT
SALE
STAWELL
MORNINGTON
BACCHUS MARSH
SYDENHAM
RESERVOIR
COBURG
SUNBURY
SUNBURY
SUNBURY
SUNSHINE
SUNSHINE
SUNSHINE
Tattersall's
Tattersall's
TABCORP
TABCORP
TABCORP
Tattersall's
TABCORP
Tattersall's
Tattersall's
TABCORP
Tattersall's
Tattersall's
TABCORP
Tattersall's
TABCORP
Tattersall's
TABCORP
TABCORP
TABCORP
Tattersall's
TABCORP
Tattersall's
Tattersall's
TABCORP
Tattersall's
Tattersall's
TABCORP
TABCORP
TABCORP
Tattersall's
TABCORP
TABCORP
Tattersall's
Tattersall's
Tattersall's
TABCORP
TABCORP
Tattersall's
TABCORP
Tattersall's
TABCORP
TABCORP
Tattersall's
Tattersall's
TABCORP
Tattersall's
TABCORP
Tattersall's
Tattersall's
Tattersall's
TABCORP
Tattersall's
Tattersall's
TABCORP
Tattersall's
Tattersall's
TABCORP
TABCORP
TABCORP
Tattersall's
TABCORP
Tattersall's
TABCORP
Tattersall's
TABCORP
TABCORP
TABCORP
TABCORP
TABCORP
TABCORP
Tattersall's
TABCORP
TABCORP
Tattersall's
TABCORP
Tattersall's
70
35
42
45
25
60
60
70
65
103
5
44
30
18
70
27
31
76
80
90
20
30
100
10
33
36
70
100
100
98
100
45
38
70
25
105
61
50
44
50
20
52
48
100
61
80
49
100
65
100
39
32
63
35
47
50
30
35
35
60
100
103
18
29
30
65
40
40
100
35
78
38
27
19
23
35
C
C
H
C
C
C
H
C
H
C
H
C
C
C
C
H
C
C
H
C
C
M
M
M
C
C
C
C
C
M
C
M
M
M
C
C
M
M
M
C
C
M
18
20
23
45
25
39
38
46
70
19
100
105
5
33
27
68
48
33
105
90
50
C
C
C
C
C
H
C
H
C
H
H
H
H
H
H
C
C
C
H
C
H
H
C
H
H
C
C
H
H
H
H
H
C
C
C
H
C
C
H
C
H
H
C
H
H
C
H
C
C
C
C
H
C
H
C
M
M
M
C
M
M
M
C
M
M
C
M
M
M
C
C
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
C
C
C
M
C
M
M
M
C
C
C
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
C
M
C
C
C
M
M
M
M
C
M
M
48
50
85
56
38
60
22
22
45
32
105
29
60
38
80
30
5
38
50
92
48
30
35
51
55
16
53
97
44
32
75
100
55
25
25
47
81
45
41
20
103
40
30
65
38
34
45
40
23
68
57
40
30
59
C
H
H
H
C
H
C
H
C
H
C
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
C
H
H
H
C
C
C
C
C
H
C
H
C
H
H
H
C
H
C
C
H
C
C
H
H
C
C
C
H
H
H
H
H
C
H
C
C
H
C
C
C
C
C
H
H
H
C
C
C
H
H
H
C
C
C
C
C
C
M
C
M
M
C
M
M
M
M
M
M
C
C
C
M
C
M
M
M
M
C
M
M
C
C
C
C
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
C
M
C
C
C
M
C
C
C
C
M
M
M
M
M
C
C
M
M
M
C
C
M
M
M
C
C
C
M
C
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
119
A P P E N D I X
6
Venue Name
Location
453 Swan Hill Club
454 Swan Hill RSL
455 Sylvania Hotel
456 Tabaret At Melbourne Central
457 Tankerville Arms Hotel
458 Taylors Lakes Family Hotel
459 Templestowe Hotel
SWAN HILL
TABCORP
SWAN HILL
Tattersall's
CAMPBELLFIELD
TABCORP
MELBOURNE
TABCORP
FITZROY
Tattersall's
TAYLORS LAKES
Tattersall's
LOWER
TABCORP
TEMPLESTOWE
TOORADIN
TABCORP
TORQUAY
Tattersall's
TORQUAY
TABCORP
EAST HAWTHORN TABCORP
STAWELL
Tattersall's
TRARALGON
TABCORP
TRARALGON
TABCORP
TRARALGON
Tattersall's
CRANBOURNE
TABCORP
CHELTENHAM
Tattersall's
MOE
TABCORP
YARRA JUNCTION Tattersall's
MULGRAVE
TABCORP
RICHMOND
TABCORP
FOREST HILL
TABCORP
MULGRAVE
TABCORP
BULLEEN
Tattersall's
WANTIRNA
TABCORP
WILLIAMSTOWN Tattersall's
SHEPPARTON
Tattersall's
YARRAVILLE
TABCORP
GISBORNE
TABCORP
ST KILDA
TABCORP
MULGRAVE
TABCORP
RICHMOND
Tattersall's
SPRINGVALE
TABCORP
WANGARATTA
TABCORP
WANGARATTA
Tattersall's
WANTIRNA
Tattersall's
WARRAGUL
TABCORP
WARRAGUL
Tattersall's
WARRANDYTE
TABCORP
WARRNAMBOOL TABCORP
WARRNAMBOOL TABCORP
WARRNAMBOOL Tattersall's
TAYLORS LAKES
TABCORP
MOONEE PONDS TABCORP
WATSONIA
Tattersall's
WAURN PONDS
TABCORP
GLEN WAVERLEY Tattersall's
WERRIBEE
TABCORP
HOPPERS CROSSING Tattersall's
WERRIBEE
TABCORP
WERRIBEE
Tattersall's
GOLDEN SQUARE TABCORP
C
C
H
C
H
H
H
WEST HEIDELBERG
SUNSHINE
HASTINGS
WESTMEADOWS
LAVERTON NORTH
WARRNAMBOOL
WHEELERS HILL
BREAKWATER
WHITTLESEA
WILLIAMSTOWN
KANGAROO FLAT
WODONGA
WONTHAGGI
WONTHAGGI
WONTHAGGI
GEELONG
NEWBOROUGH
460 Tooradin & District Sports Club
461 Torquay Golf Club
462 Torquay Hotel
463 Tower Hotel
464 Town Hall Hotel Stawell
465 Traralgon Bowls Club
466 Traralgon Football Club
467 Traralgon RSL
468 Trios Tabaret
469 Tudor Inn Hotel
470 Turfside Tabaret
471 Upper Yarra RSL
472 Vale Hotel - The
473 Vaucluse Hotel
474 Vegas At The Chase
475 Vegas at Waverley Gardens
476 Veneto Club
477 Vermont Football Club
478 Vic Inn Williamstown
479 Victoria Hotel
480 Victoria Hotel
481 Victorian Tavern
482 Village Belle Hotel
483 Village Green Hotel
484 Vine Hotel Richmond
485 Waltzing Matilda Hotel
486 Wangaratta Club
487 Wangaratta RSL
488 Wantirna Club
489 Warragul Club
490 Warragul Country Club
491 Warrandyte Football Club
492 Warrnambool Bowls Club
493 Warrnambool Football Club Social Club
494 Warrnambool RSL
495 Watergardens Hotel
496 Waterloo Cup Hotel
497 Watsonia RSL
498 Waurn Ponds Hotel Motel
499 Waverley RSL Club
500 Werribee Bowling Club
501 Werribee Football Club Social Club
502 Werribee Plaza Tavern
503 Werribee RSL
504 West Bendigo Sports & Entertainment
Centre – Bendigo Stadium
505 West Heidelberg RSL
506 Westend Market Hotel
507 Westernport Hotel
508 Westmeadows Tavern
509 Westside Taverner
510 Whalers Inn – The
511 Wheelers Hill Hotel
512 White Eagle House
513 Whittlesea Bowls Club
514 Williamstown RSL
515 Windermere Hotel
516 Wodonga Hotel
517 Wonthaggi Club
518 Wonthaggi Golf Club
519 Wonthaggi Workmen's Club
520 Wool Exchange Hotel
521 Yallourn Bowling Club
120
Hotel Metro
TABCORP
Tattersall's
Tattersall's
Tattersall's
TABCORP
TABCORP
TABCORP
TABCORP
TABCORP
Tattersall's
Tattersall's
Tattersall's
TABCORP
TABCORP
Tattersall's
TABCORP
TABCORP
No. of
EGMs*
Venue Name
Location
Hotel Metro
No. of
EGMs*
C
C
M
M
M
M
M
35
25
100
56
49
105
33
C
C
H
H
H
C
C
C
C
H
C
C
H
H
H
H
C
C
C
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
H
H
C
H
C
C
C
H
C
C
M
C
C
M
C
C
C
C
M
M
C
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
C
M
C
M
M
M
M
C
C
M
C
C
M
C
C
C
M
M
M
C
M
M
M
M
M
C
42
30
15
30
23
35
25
41
75
56
75
30
70
39
90
94
90
44
60
45
31
36
25
103
26
91
25
27
77
70
40
27
46
53
25
70
70
73
35
67
24
35
80
60
55
522 Yarra Valley Country Club
523 Yarram Club Hotel
524 Yarraville Club
525 Yarraville Club Cricket Club
526 Yarraville-Footscray Bowling Club
527 York On Lilydale Taverner Resort
528 Young & Jacksons Hotel
529 Zagame Boronia
530 Zagame’s Ballarat Club Hotel
531 Zagame’s Brunswick Club Hotel
532 Zagame's Caulfield Club Hotel
BULLEEN
YARRAM
YARRAVILLE
MAIDSTONE
SPOTSWOOD
MT EVELYN
MELBOURNE
BORONIA
BALLARAT
BRUNSWICK
CAULFIELD EAST
TABCORP
TABCORP
Tattersall's
TABCORP
TABCORP
Tattersall's
NIL
Tattersall's
TABCORP
Tattersall's
TABCORP
100
15
90
93
34
72
0
80
105
45
100
C
H
H
H
H
H
H
C
C
C
H
H
C
C
C
H
C
M
M
M
M
M
C
M
C
M
M
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
31
88
40
42
70
60
50
35
35
42
40
80
46
15
55
30
25
C
H
C
C
C
H
H
H
C
H
H
M
C
M
M
M
M
M
M
C
M
M
Total: 27,132
* number of electronic gaming machines licensed to operate.
A AP PP PE EN ND DI IX X 7 6
Outputs Achieved
Licence or Approval Type
Gaming special employee
Issued
Refused
Appealed
Bingo employee
2002-2003
3,009
0
3,502
34
5
Appeal granted
2
Appeal rejected
1
Appeal pending
2
New
Renewal
Replacement
Issued
New
Renewal
Replacement
Refused
Appealed
Appeal granted
Technician
Issued
New
Renewal
Replacement
Refused
Appealed
Appeal granted
Casino special employee
Issued
New
Renewal
Replacement
Upgrade
Refused
Appealed
Appeal granted
2003-2004
3,365
0
2,843
17
4
1
2
1
71
55
12
1
0
0
62
56
18
1
0
0
171
0
55
1
1
1
65
0
55
0
0
0
655
0
972
134
0
0
0
699
0
633
45
5
0
0
Casino operator
New associate
1
4
Gaming operator
New associate
3
13
New
Renewal
New nominee
New associate
Amendment
Endorsement
23
101
30
371
83
7
0
22
133
217
697
93
2
0
Venue operator
Issued
Refused
121
A P P E N D I X
7
Outputs Achieved (continued)
Licence or Approval Type
24 hour gaming
Bingo centre operator
Approved
Refused
Issued
2002-2003
0
3
2003-2004
0
0
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
New
Renewal
New nominee
New associate
Amendment
Refused
Withdrawn by applicant
Appealed
Appeal granted
Controlled contracts
Issued
New
Variations
Exemptions
20
6
0
12
0
0
Roll of Suppliers
Issued
New
New associate
1
18
1
0
0
25
0
1
4
156
1
134
267
420
538
15
263
0
278
193
209
4
214
0
Refused
3,339
748
4
3,397
679
7
Issued
Refused
565
45
375
29
4
1
2
0
Refused
Voluntary removal
Premises approval
Issued
Minor gaming permits
Issued
Trade promotion lottery permits
Issued
Declaration of community or
charitable organisation
Raffles
Bingo
Lucky Envelopes
Fundraising functions
Amendments
Refused
Revocation of declaration
Appealed
122
New
Renewal
New
Amendments
A P P E N D I X
8
Roll of Suppliers
Acres Gaming Inc
7115 Amigo, Suite 150, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 89119
Ainsworth Game Technology Limited
10 Holker Street, Newington, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA 2128
Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Ltd
71 Longueville Road, Lane Cove, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA 2066
Atronic Australia Pty Ltd
3/186 York Street, South Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA 3205
Atronic International GmbH
Borsigstrasse 26, Lubbecke, GERMANY D32312
B.G.I. Australia Pty Ltd
C/- KPMG, 10 Shelley Street, Sydney, New South Wales AUSTRALIA 2000
BMM International Pty Ltd
37-41 Prospect Street, Box Hill, Victoria, AUSTRALIA 3128
Bytecraft Systems Pty Ltd
2 Monterey Road, Dandenong South, Victoria, AUSTRALIA 3175
Global Gaming Industries Pty Ltd
Unit 3 19-21 Bourke Road, Alexandria, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA 2015
GTA Pty Ltd
260 Currie Street, Adelaide, South Australia, AUSTRALIA 5000
I.G.T. (Australia) Pty Ltd
1 Rosebery Avenue, Rosebery, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA 2018
Konami Australia Pty Ltd
28-40 Lord Street, Botany, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA 2019
Konami Gaming Australia Pty Ltd
28-40 Lord Street, Botany, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA 2019
NeoProducts Pty Ltd
47 Overseas Drive, Noble Park, Victoria, AUSTRALIA 3174
Pacific Gaming Pty Ltd
23-27 Bourke Road, Alexandria, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA 2015
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A P P E N D I X
8
Roll of Suppliers (continued)
Precise Craft Pty Ltd
13 Sheridan Close, Milperra, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA 2214
Spielo Manufacturing Incorporated
328 Urquhart Avenue, Moncton, New Brunswick, CANADA E1H 2R6
Stargames Corporation Pty Ltd
13 Sheridan Close, Milperra, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA 2214
Technical Systems Testing Pty Ltd
Level 3, 333 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA 3000
Victorian Gaming Systems Manufacturing Pty Ltd
44-60 Fenton Street, Huntingdale, Victoria, AUSTRALIA 3166
Williams Innovative Technologies Inc
3401 North California Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, USA 60618
WMS Gaming Inc
800 South Northpoint Boulevard, Waukegan, Illinois, USA 60085
Wintech Investments Pty Ltd
6 Monterey Road, Dandenong, Victoria, AUSTRALIA 3175
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9
Number of Active Licences at 30 June 2003 and 30 June 2004
Category
Bingo Employee
Casino Special Employee
Gaming Special Employee
Technician
Total
2003
2004
503
527
3,565
3,586
33,697
37,042
787
852
38,552
42,007
125
126
Upper Yarra RSL**
Endeavour Hills CC**+
Melbourne Bowling Club++
Sphinx Hotel+++
Jokers on Ryrie***
Sugargum Tavern
Echuca Hotel
Williamstown Football Club+
Royal Mail Hotel+
Whittlesea Bowls Club
Cowes Golf Club
Esplanade Hotel
Isle of Wight Hotel
Phillip Island Football Club
Phillip Island RSL
Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club
Aces Sporting Club
Club Grand
Dandenong Club
Dandenong RSL
8 July 2003
31 July 2003
19 Oct 2003
21 Oct 2003
21 Oct 2003
14 Nov 2003
18 Nov 2003
20 Nov 2003
18 Dec 2003
18 Dec 2003
20 Jan 2004
20 Jan 2004
20 Jan 2004
20 Jan 2004
20 Jan 2004
20 Jan 2004
20 Jan 2004
20 Jan 2004
20 Jan 2004
20 Jan 2004
Hearing/Decision/ Venue
Meeting Date
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
10
22
60
-
5
-
5
-
85
10
Increase
Sought
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
5
-
60
-
5
-
3
-
-
10
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
5
22
-
-
-
-
2
-
85
-
5
6
3
13
4
4
4
1
3
1
-
-
3
-
3
-
30
-
-
Increase
Increase Decrease
Granted Not Granted
Shire of Bass Coast
Shire of Bass Coast
Shire of Bass Coast
Shire of Bass Coast
Shire of Bass Coast
Shire of Bass Coast
City of Whittlesea
City of Whittlesea
Shire of Melton
Shire of Campaspe
Shire of Melton
City of Greater Geelong
City of Greater Geelong
City of Stonnington
City of Casey
Shire of Yarra Ranges
LGA
Greater
City of Greater
Dandenong Plus Dandenong
Greater
City of Greater
Greater
City of Greater
Greater
City of Greater
Bass Coast
Bass Coast
Bass Coast
Bass Coast
Bass Coast
Bass Coast
Capped
Region*
Tattersall’s
Tattersall’s
Tattersall’s
TABCORP
Tattersall’s
Tattersall’s
TABCORP
Tattersall’s
TABCORP
Tattersall’s
TABCORP
Tattersall’s
TABCORP
TABCORP
TABCORP
Tattersall's
Tattersall's
TABCORP
TABCORP
Tattersall’s
Operator
Venue operators can seek amendments to their licences to increase or decrease gaming machine numbers. This chart illustrates electronic gaming machine
changes as a result of decisions taken by the Authority at meetings and hearings. It does not demonstrate the physical movement of electronic gaming machines.
Decisions Made by the Victorian Casino and Gaming Authority on Applications for New Premises and Venue
Operator Licence Amendments
A P P E N D I X
1 0
Italian Australian Sporting
and Social Club
Moe RSL
Morwell Club
Morwell Hotel
Morwell RSL
Royal Exchange Hotel
Traralgon RSL
Italo Australian Sporting Club
Sunshine Baseball Club
20 Jan 2004
20 Jan 2004
20 Jan 2004
20 Jan 2004
20 Jan 2004
20 Jan 2004
20 Jan 2004
20 Jan 2004
Springvale RSL
20 Jan 2004
20 Jan 2004
Sandown Racecourse –
20 Jan 2004
Highways Tabaret
Vegas at Waverley Gardens
Sandown Greyhounds Tabaret
20 Jan 2004
20 Jan 2004
Old Dandy Inn
20 Jan 2004
Waltzing Matilda Hotel
Noble Park RSL
20 Jan 2004
20 Jan 2004
Noble Park Football Social Club
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Increase
Sought
20 Jan 2004
Meeting Date
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
2
1
3
3
2
2
1
1
6
5
3
5
5
3
2
3
Increase
Increase Decrease
Granted Not Granted
LGA
Maribyrnong
Plus
Maribyrnong
Plus
La Trobe
La Trobe
La Trobe
La Trobe
La Trobe
La Trobe
La Trobe
City of Brimbank
City of Brimbank
Shire of La Trobe
Shire of La Trobe
Shire of La Trobe
Shire of La Trobe
Shire of La Trobe
Shire of La Trobe
Shire of La Trobe
Greater
City of Monash
Dandenong Plus
Greater
City of Greater
Greater
City of Greater
Greater
City of Greater
Greater
City of Greater
Greater
City of Greater
Greater
City of Greater
Greater
City of Greater
Capped
Region*
Tattersall’s
Tattersall’s
Tattersall’s
Tattersall's
Tattersall's
Tattersall's
Tattersall's
Tattersall's
Tattersall's
Tattersall's
TABCORP
Tattersall's
TABCORP
TABCORP
TABCORP
Tattersall’s
Tattersall's
Operator
Operator Licence Amendments (continued)
A P P E N D I X
1 0
127
128
Williamstown Football Club
(Seagulls Nest)
Angler’s Tavern
Club Leeds
Footscray Football Club
Highpoint Taverner
Victoria Hotel (Yarraville)
Yarraville & Footscray Bowling Club -
Yarraville Club
Yarraville Club Cricket Club
Flemington Racecourse Tabaret
Newmarket Tavern
Windermere Hotel ##
Sunshine RSL ###
20 Jan 2004
20 Jan 2004
20 Jan 2004
20 Jan 2004
20 Jan 2004
20 Jan 2004
20 Jan 2004
20 Jan 2004
20 Jan 2004
20 Jan 2004
20 Jan 2004
10 Feb 2004
20 Feb 2004
25
5
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Westend Market Hotel
20 Jan 2004
-
Sunshine City Club
Increase
Sought
20 Jan 2004
Meeting Date
25
5
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
6
6
7
5
2
2
5
4
3
1
5
12
2
Increase
Increase Decrease
Granted Not Granted
Maribyrnong
Plus
Maribyrnong
Plus
Maribyrnong
Plus
Maribyrnong
Plus
Maribyrnong
Plus
Maribyrnong
Plus
Maribyrnong
Plus
Maribyrnong
Plus
Maribyrnong
Plus
Maribyrnong
Plus
Maribyrnong
Plus
Maribyrnong
Plus
Maribyrnong
Plus
Maribyrnong
Plus
Capped
Region*
City of Brimbank
City of Greater Bendigo
City of Moonee Valley
City of Melbourne
City of Maribyrnong
City of Maribyrnong
City of Maribyrnong
City of Maribyrnong
City of Maribyrnong
City of Maribyrnong
City of Maribyrnong
City of Maribyrnong
City of Hobsons Bay
City of Brimbank
City of Brimbank
LGA
Tattersall’s
Tattersall’s
Tattersall’s
TABCORP
TABCORP
Tattersall’s
TABCORP
TABCORP
TABCORP
TABCORP
Tattersall's
Tattersall’s
TABCORP
Tattersall’s
TABCORP
Operator
A P P E N D I X
1 0
Camp Hotel
Courthouse Hotel
West Bendigo Sports and
Entertainment Centre ^^
25 May 2004
31 May 2004
29 June 2004
**
+
++
+++
***
#
##
###
^
^^
*
Royal Oak Hotel ^
14 May 2004
Notes:
Montmorency RSL
12 May 2004
274
15
10
-
15
7
-
Increase
Sought
160
15
10
-
15
7
-
114
-
-
-
-
-
208
-
5
-
-
15
Increase
Increase Decrease
Granted Not Granted
Capped
Region*
Shire of Moorabool
City of Kingston
City of Banyule
Shire of Wellington
LGA
TABCORP
Tattersall’s
Tattersall’s
TABCORP
Tattersall’s
TABCORP
Operator
The Minister for Gaming determined these regions pursuant to section 12AA(1) of the Gaming Machine Control Act 1991 and published an order
in the Victoria Government Gazette on 15 February 2001.
Matters heard by the Victorian Casino and Gaming Authority in 2002-2003 and decided in 2003-2004.
New venue.
The licensee did not renew the venue operator licence.
Approved on 1 April 2003 on condition that three gaming machines are relocated from another gaming venue within the City of Greater Geelong.
Three gaming machines relocated to the Sphinx Hotel located in the City of Greater Geelong.
As at 30 June 2004 the electronic gaming machines have not been attached to the venue operator licence.
Subject to cancellation of the premises approval for the Camp Hotel. (subsequently surrendered on 20 April 2004).
Subject to the cancellation of premises approvals for Footscray RSL Club and Maribyrnong Maidstone RSL Club.
Conditional on the reduction of gaming machines at Long Beach Hotel Chelsea by three and St Kilda Football Club Social Club by 17.
Subject to lodgement of the formal agreement referred to in paragraph 9 of the Reasons for Decision.
Total
Yarram Club Hotel
23 Mar 2004
Meeting Date
A P P E N D I X
1 0
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A P P E N D I X
1 1
For the year ended 30 June 2004, gaming revenue (player loss) in its various forms
within Victoria amounted to $4,276.4 million. This was made up as follows:
$m
Gaming Machines – Hotels and Clubs
2,290.9
Melbourne Casino – Gaming Machines and Table Games
963.8
Wagering – racing (totalisator), football and sports betting
578.7
Lotteries
436.3
Club Keno
Total
6.7
4,276.4
Taxation rates applicable to the above expenditure include:
Gaming Machines – Hotels and Clubs
• TABCORP Hotels and Clubs Gaming Tax:
24.24% of player loss
• Tattersall’s Hotels and Clubs Gaming Tax:
• Community Support Fund Tax (Hotels only):
• Health Benefit Levy*.
* levy payable at $1,533.33 times the average number of machines licensed by the gaming
operator, per month, between December and November inclusive.
Melbourne Casino – Gaming Machines and Table Games
• General Player Casino Tax:
• Commission Based Player Tax (Tables only):
• Community Benefit Levy (all players):
• Health Benefit Levy*.
* levy payable at $1,533.33 times the average number of machines in the Casino, per month,
between December and November inclusive.
• Super Tax:
Scaled tax rate, applied at the conclusion of the year, to gaming revenue in excess of
a calculated base amount as set out in section 22.2 of Schedule 1 of the Casino
(Management Agreement) Act 1993.
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1 1
(continued)
Wagering
• Totalisator (pari-mutuel) Betting
Fixed Odds
• Footy Tipping Tax (inc GST)
• Footy Tipping Tax (exc GST)
• Fixed Odds Sportsbet and Trackside Wagering
Lotteries
• Public Lottery Tax (Australian Sales)
• Public Lottery Tax (Overseas Sales)
• Soccer Pools Gaming Tax (Australian Sales)
• Soccer Pools Gaming Tax (Overseas Sales)
Club Keno
• Gaming Tax
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1 2
Distribution of Player Loss from Gaming Machines
Distribution
Victorian Government
• Consolidated Revenue
• Community Support Fund
• Licence Fee*
Sub-total
Payment to ATO (GST)**
Tattersall’s
plus GST input credit refund
Sub-total
Venue Operator (hotel or club)
less GST payment
Sub-total
TOTAL
Distribution
Victorian Government
• Consolidated Revenue
• Community Support Fund
• Licence Fee
Sub-total
Payment to ATO(GST)**.
TABCORP
plus GST input credit refund
Sub-total
Venue Operator (hotel or club)
less GST payment
Sub-total
TOTAL
Tattersall’s Gaming Machines
Hotels (%)
Clubs (%)
24.24
8.33
7.00
39.57
24.24
0.00
7.00
31.24
9.09
9.09
#23.84
***2.50
26.34
#23.01
***3.33
26.34
27.50
***(2.50)
25.00
36.66
***(3.33)
33.33
100.00
100.00
TABCORP Gaming Machines
Hotels (%)
Clubs (%)
24.24
8.33
0.00
32.57
24.24
0.00
0.00
24.24
9.09
9.09
#30.84
***2.50
33.34
#30.01
***3.33
33.34
27.50
***(2.50)
25.00
36.66
***(3.33)
33.33
100.00
100.00
Notes:
Tattersall’s pays a licence fee to the Government as a percentage of gaming revenue.
TABCORP paid a lump sum fee at the time of its public float.
** These amounts are paid by the gaming operator to the Australian Taxation Office
(ATO) as GST payments and compensated by reduced State tax.
*** These amounts reflect the GST input tax credits paid/refundable between gaming
operators and gaming venues. The net result being that the distribution is the same,
post GST, as it was pre GST.
#
Effect of rounding.
*
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A P P E N D I X
1 3
Authority Whistleblower Procedures
1. Statement of support for whistleblowers
The Victorian Casino and Gaming Authority is committed to the aims and objectives
of the Whistleblowers Protection Act 2001 (“the Act”). The Authority does not tolerate
improper conduct by its members, nor the taking of reprisals against those who come
forward to disclose such conduct.
The Authority recognises the value of transparency and accountability in its
administrative and management practices, and supports the making of disclosures that
reveal corrupt conduct, conduct involving a substantial mismanagement of public
resources, or conduct involving a substantial risk to public health and safety or to the
environment.
The Authority will take all reasonable steps to protect people who make such
disclosures from any detrimental action in reprisal for making the disclosure. It will
also afford natural justice to any person who is the subject of a disclosure.
2. Purpose of these procedures
These procedures require disclosures of improper conduct or detrimental action by the
Authority or its members to be reported to the Ombudsman. Disclosures may be made
by members of the Authority or by members of the public.
3. Objects of the Act
The Whistleblowers Protection Act 2001 commenced operation on 1 January 2002. The
purpose of the Act is to encourage and facilitate the making of disclosures of improper
conduct by public officers and public bodies. The Act provides protection to
whistleblowers who make disclosures in accordance with the Act, and establishes a
system for the matters disclosed to be investigated and rectifying action to be taken.
4. Definitions of key terms
Three key concepts in the reporting system are improper conduct, corrupt conduct
and detrimental action. Definitions of these terms are set out below.
4.1 Improper conduct
A disclosure may be made about improper conduct by a public body or
public officer.
“Public officer” is defined in the Act to include all members, officers and
employees of public bodies. “Public body” is defined to include a very wide
range of state government, local government and semi-government
organisations. The Authority is a public body for the purposes of the Act.
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4.1 Improper conduct (continued)
“Improper conduct” means conduct that is corrupt, a substantial mismanagement
of public resources, or conduct involving substantial risk to public health or safety
or to the environment. The conduct must be serious enough to constitute, if
proved, a criminal offence or reasonable grounds for dismissal.
Examples
To avoid closure of a town’s only industry, an environmental health officer ignores
or conceals evidence of illegal dumping of waste.
An agricultural officer delays or declines imposing quarantine to allow a financially
distressed farmer to sell diseased stock.
A building inspector tolerates poor practices and structural defects in the work of a
leading local builder.
See 4.2 below for specific examples of corrupt conduct.
4.2Corrupt conduct
“Corrupt conduct” means:
• Conduct of any person (whether or not a public officer) that adversely affects the
honest performance of a public officer’s or public body’s functions;
• The performance of a public officer’s functions dishonestly or with inappropriate
partiality;
• Conduct of a public officer, former public officer or a public body that amounts
to a breach of public trust;
• Conduct by a public officer, former public officer or a public body that amounts
to the misuse of information or material acquired in the course of the
performance of their official functions; or
• A conspiracy or attempt to engage in the above conduct.
Examples
A public officer takes a bribe or receives a payment other than his or her wages or
salary in exchange for the discharge of a public duty.
A public officer favours unmeritorious applications for jobs or permits by friends
and relatives.
A public officer sells confidential information.
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4.3 Detrimental action
The Act makes it an offence for a person to take detrimental action against a
person in reprisal for a protected disclosure. “Detrimental action” includes:
• Action causing injury, loss or damage;
• Intimidation or harassment; and
• Discrimination, disadvantage or adverse treatment in relation to a person’s
employment, career, profession, trade or business, including the taking of
disciplinary action.
Examples
A public body refuses a deserved promotion of a person who makes a disclosure.
A public body demotes, transfers, isolates in the workplace or changes the duties of
a whistleblower due to the making of a disclosure.
A person threatens, abuses or carries out other forms of harassment directly or
indirectly against the whistleblower, his or her family or friends.
A public body discriminates against the whistleblower or his or her family and
associates in subsequent applications for jobs, permits or tenders.
5. The reporting system
5.1 Contact persons
A disclosure about improper conduct or detrimental action by the Authority or its
members may be made directly to the Ombudsman:
The Ombudsman Victoria
Level 22, 459 Collins Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
(DX 210174, Melbourne)
Internet:
Email:
www.ombudsman.vic.gov.au
[email protected]
Telephone:
Toll Free:
9613 6222
1800 806 314
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5.1 Contact persons (continued)
The following table sets out where disclosures about persons and bodies other than the
Authority or its members should be made.
Person who is the subject of the disclosure
Person/body to whom the disclosure must be made
A public body or an employee,
officer or member of a public body
That public body or the Ombudsman
Member of Parliament (Legislative Assembly)
Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
Member of Parliament (Legislative Council)
President of the Legislative Council
Councillor
The Ombudsman
Chief Commissioner of Police
The Ombudsman or Deputy Ombudsman
Member of the police force
The Ombudsman, Deputy Ombudsman or
Chief Commissioner of Police
6. Collating and publishing statistics
The Authority will seek statistics from the Ombudsman’s office each year in order to
comply with its obligations under section 104 of the Act. This will not record any
information which may identify the whistleblower.
7. Roles and responsibilities
7.1 Members generally
Members are encouraged to report known or suspected incidences of improper
conduct or detrimental action in accordance with these procedures.
All members of the Authority have an important role to play in supporting those
who have made a legitimate disclosure. They must refrain from any activity that is,
or could be perceived to be, victimisation or harassment of a person who makes a
disclosure. Furthermore, they should protect and maintain the confidentiality of a
person they know or suspect to have made a disclosure.
8. Confidentiality
The Act requires any person who receives information due to the handling or
investigation of a protected disclosure not to disclose that information except in certain
limited circumstances. Disclosure of information in breach of section 22 constitutes
an offence that is punishable by a maximum fine of 60 penalty units ($6,000) or six
months’ imprisonment or both.
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8. Confidentiality (continued)
The circumstances in which a person may disclose information obtained about a
protected disclosure include:
•
Where exercising the functions of the public body under the Act;
•
When making a report or recommendation under the Act;
•
When publishing statistics in the annual report of a public body; and
•
In criminal proceedings for certain offences in the Act.
However, the Act prohibits the inclusion of particulars in any report or
recommendation that are likely to lead to the identification of the whistleblower. The
Act also prohibits the identification of any person who is the subject of a disclosure in
any particulars included in an annual report.
9. Criminal offences
The following offences are created by the Act:
1. It is an offence for a person to take detrimental action against a person in reprisal
for a protected disclosure being made. The Act provides a maximum penalty of a
fine of 240 penalty units ($24,000) or two years’ imprisonment or both.
2. It is an offence for a person to divulge information obtained as a result of the
handling or investigation of a protected disclosure without legislative authority.
The Act provides a maximum penalty of 60 penalty units ($6,000) or six months’
imprisonment or both.
3. It is an offence for a person to obstruct the Ombudsman in performing his
responsibilities under the Act. The Act provides a maximum penalty of 240
penalty units ($24,000) or two years’ imprisonment or both.
4. t is an offence for a person knowingly to provide false information under the
Act with the intention that it be acted on as a disclosed matter. The Act provides
a maximum penalty of 240 penalty units ($24,000) or two years’ imprisonment
or both.
10. Review
These procedures will be reviewed annually to ensure that they meet the objectives
of the Act and accord with the Ombudsman’s guidelines.
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GLOSSARY
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Authority
Victorian Casino and Gaming Authority.
Bingo
Bingo is a game played by several people in which random numbers are called out and
players cover the numbers on their individual card(s). The first person to cover a
nominated arrangement of numbers on one card and call “bingo” is declared the winner
and awarded the prize. A permit is required for the conduct of bingo unless no fee is
charged, directly or indirectly, to participate in the games or the whole of the gross
receipts from the session of bingo games is distributed as prizes during that session.
Bingo centre operator
A bingo centre operator is a person (whether natural or corporate) who is the holder of a
licence under the Gaming No. 2 Act 1997. A bingo centre operator’s licence allows the
holder to conduct more than 7 sessions of bingo within a period of 7 consecutive days at
the premises shown on the licence.
Casino Agreement
The casino agreement (as amended), dated 21 September 1993, is one of the documents
governing the relationship between Crown Limited and the Authority.
Community benefit
statement
A statement that must be completed each year by venue operators indicating the amount
of gaming revenue from each venue that has been used to benefit the community.
Controlled contract
A requirement in the Casino Control Act 1991, that all contracts for the supply of goods
and services to casinos be approved by, or reported to, the Authority.
Director of Gaming
and Betting
The Director of Gaming and Betting was appointed by the Governor in Council under
the Gaming and Betting Act 1994.
Director of Casino
Surveillance
The Director of Casino Surveillance was appointed by the Governor in Council under the
Casino Control Act 1991.
Exclusion order
Refers to a notice issued by the casino operator or the Chief Commissioner of Police to
exclude a person from entering a casino. As well, a patron can ask to be excluded from
entering a casino, referred to as self exclusion.
Gaming licence
Gaming licences are held by TABCORP and Tattersall’s. The licences authorise the
ownership and operation of electronic gaming machines in licensed venues.
Gross gaming revenue
The gross gaming revenue is the total amount received for gaming at the casino, less the
amount of prizes paid out as winnings.
Internal Control Manual
The Internal Control Manual is a set of documents approved by the Authority detailing
the casino operator’s system of controls and procedures to be implemented in the casino.
Lucky envelope
A lucky envelope is a lottery ticket, where the result is pre-determined. The ticket must
be made so that the result cannot be seen until after it is sold.
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GLOSSARY (continued)
Melbourne Casino
The casino at Southbank which opened on 8 May 1997.
Pooling scheme
An arrangement where community and charitable organisations conducting sessions of
bingo pool the proceeds from their sessions and share in the distribution from the pool.
Raffle
A raffle is a lottery in which a certain sum has been paid to enter or participate and
where no money is offered as a prize except in the case of a prize for travel or
accommodation where the value of the money does not exceed 10% of the total value of
the prize. Only organisations declared by the Director of Gaming and Betting to be a
genuine community or charitable organisation may conduct a raffle. If the total prize
value exceeds $5,000, a permit must first be obtained from the Director.
Roll of Suppliers
A person (whether natural or corporate) who manufactures or supplies gaming machines
or restricted components to gaming operators must be listed on the Roll of Suppliers. A
person who supplies testing services for the evaluation of gaming machine types and
games must also be listed on the Roll. The Roll of Suppliers was maintained by the
Authority under the Gaming Machine Control Act 1991.
Special employee
A special employee is the holder of a licence under the Gaming Machine Control Act 1991
who is employed at an approved venue or for a gaming operator carrying out duties
prescribed in the Gaming Machine Control Act (Special Employees and Technicians)
Regulations 2002.
Trade promotion lottery
A trade promotion lottery is a lottery, competition or game conducted by either a trade or
business for the promotion of that trade or business or by a declared community or
charitable organisation to promote the purpose of the organisation. A permit is required
for any lottery with a total prize value greater than $5,000.
Venue operator
A venue operator is a person (whether natural or corporate) who is a holder of a licence
under the Gaming Machine Control Act 1991. A venue operator’s licence allows the holder
to possess electronic gaming machines obtained from a gaming operator at approved
premises.
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