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NSW scores with extended trading for FIFA World Cup
The Minns Labor Government is giving fans the chance to enjoy early-morning matches and provide a boost to local hospitality venues with extended trading hours for licensed venues statewide during the FIFA World Cup.
Minns Labor Government boosts services and peer support to combat gambling harm
The Minns Labor Government is boosting annual funding for GambleAware by $1.3 million to provide people experiencing gambling harm with greater access to peer support workers and services in 44 per cent more locations across NSW.
Hospitality and Racing Regulatory Roadshow rolls into Griffith
The Hospitality and Racing Regulatory Roadshow is visiting Griffith on Tuesday 2 June as part of its statewide tour to engage directly with industry stakeholders.
Statewide services now eligible for ClubGRANTS
The ClubGRANTS Guidelines have been updated to allow the funding of statewide services within Category 2.
Hospitality and Racing Newsletter May 2026
Read the latest updates with key announcements, regulatory updates and information relevant to industry and stakeholders to stay informed.
Parents reminded of gambling influence on children in new campaign
Parents and caregivers are being reminded about their role in shaping children’s attitudes towards gambling in a harm minimisation campaign from the NSW Office of Responsible Gambling.
Venue inspections show good compliance with NSW Government’s reforms to reduce gambling harm
Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&GNSW) Inspectors visited 335 venues in the Sydney metropolitan area during the past two months to ensure compliance with recent gaming reforms and to assess the capability of gaming staff in identifying and responding to indicators of gambling harm.
Share your experiences to help improve accessibility and inclusion
The Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport is developing a new Disability Inclusion Action Plan and Multicultural Plan. The Plans will include actions for us to help improve accessibility and inclusion across NSW’s creative industries, tourism, hospitality and the night time economy.
Hospitality Concierge offers helping hand to Northern Rivers licensed businesses
Staff from Liquor & Gaming NSW’s Hospitality Concierge have returned to regional NSW to visit licensed premises in the Northern Rivers, as part of its regional engagement strategy to support a vibrant, safe and responsible sector.
Venues encouraged to get Anzac Day ready
Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&GNSW) is encouraging pubs and clubs across NSW to prepare for a busy Anzac Day long weekend with increased patronage expected.