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Sydney hotels cop over $150K in fines for pokies offences
Two Sydney hotels have been fined a combined total of $154,000 for gambling related offences including operating gaming machines during mandatory shutdown hours.
GambleAware services prove effective to minimise harm
People experiencing gambling harm or those affected by it are being reminded during GambleAware Week that free and effective support services are available.
Hospitality and Racing Newsletter October 2025
It’s GambleAware Week! New website now live! Final Regulatory Roadshow for 2025 in Bega Updates to Gaming Machine National Standard Vibrancy Reforms Tranche 3 New reforms to unlock more live entertainment Naloxone and supporting safer hospitality venues Review of Thoroughbred Racing Act Reducing ‘red tape’ for small businesses Sydney City Liquor Accord partners with Smart Culture to strengthen venue safety and compliance Hospitality Concierge spreads news to boost Northern Tableland businesses Are you a regional business looking to bring your town to life after dark? In other news
Hospitality Concierge spreads news to boost Northern Tablelands businesses
Liquor & Gaming NSW’s Hospitality Concierge has taken its regional outreach program to the Northern Tablelands to consult with businesses and support industry growth.
On-course Racing & Wagering Compliance Campaign
Throughout November and December, Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&GNSW) will be undertaking comprehensive compliance checks of racecourses and on-course wagering providers to ensure compliance with the Betting and Racing Act 1998 and the Totalizator Act 1997 (the Acts).
NSW peaking as Everest Racing Carnival set to deliver millions to the state’s economy
The Minns Labor Government has welcomed the success of the Everest Racing Carnival which is set to scale new heights this Spring to deliver a major boost to the State’s economy and employment.
Responsible Gambling Training Compliance Checks Outcome
Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&GNSW) recently conducted a campaign involving comprehensive compliance checks of online wagering providers.
Bathurst 1000
The 2025 Bathurst 1000 will be held from Thursday 9 October to Sunday 12 October.
Life-saving medication made available in licensed venues to reduce opioid overdose harm
In a move to combat opioid-related harm, the NSW Government is making the life-saving opioid reversal medication naloxone available to licensed venues across the state to include as part of their first aid kits.
NSW Government brings Hospitality and Racing roadshow to Ballina and Byron region
The NSW Government’s Hospitality and Racing Regulatory Roadshow is heading to the Byron and Ballina region on Tuesday 23 September, continuing its statewide tour to engage directly with industry stakeholders.