Hospitality and Racing Newsletter June 2025
Hospitality Concierge outreach program
Liquor & Gaming NSW's Hospitality Concierge has launched its new regional and remote outreach program in the Central Riverina area to consult with business owners and support industry growth.
The three-day tour included visits to pubs and clubs off the beaten track, including Jerilderie, Moama, Tooleybuc and Barham.
The meetings outlined changes made by the NSW Government to revitalise the hospitality, live music, entertainment and cultural sectors, including increased incentives to host live music, approvals for outdoor dining for events or ongoing purposes, and liquor and gaming reforms.
The program will head to Ballina/Byron and Bega regions later this year.
Find out more about Hospitality Concierge
Have your say - Remake of Registered Clubs Regulation
The Registered Clubs Regulation 2015 is due to be repealed on 1 September 2025. Liquor & Gaming NSW is proposing to renew the Regulation.
The proposed Regulation primarily rolls over current provisions, with some amendments to improve the clarity and operational efficiency for clubs, members and the regulator.
Public consultation on the Regulation via Have Your Say opened Wednesday, 4 June and will close Wednesday, 25 June 2025.
For any questions about the consultation, please contact L&GNSW Gaming and Clubs Policy team gaming.policy@liquorandgaming.nsw.gov.au
NICC outlines its achievements in Delivery Report 2025
The NSW Independent Casino Commission (NICC) has outlined its progress and achievements from the past six months in its Delivery Report 2025, which has been published online.
The report highlights the work taken to fulfil the NICC’s priority projects, which are set out in the Strategic Plan 2024-25.
Chief Commissioner Philip Crawford said the NICC was working hard to ensure both NSW casinos were establishing a culture that was safe, responsible and resistant to criminal infiltration.
“We are seeing big improvements in the operating environments at both Crown and The Star but there is still a lot more work to do to ensure this continues.”
Annual liquor licence fees are overdue!
Annual Liquor Licence Fee (ALLF) notices were issued via email and SMS on 7 April 2025 with the due date for payment 29 May 2025.
Overdue fee notices must be paid by 26 June 2025 or your licence will be suspended and a late payment fee will be applied.
It is important to note that the option to pay via BPAY is no longer available. Surcharge free payment can be made online, by phone or in person using the details provided on the ALLF fee notice.
Payments can be made using PayID or credit/debit card:
- Online
- Service NSW payment portal
- Liquor Licence Manager account
- By phone on 1300 024 720
- In person at your nearest ServiceNSW centre.
The licence fee must be paid in full. Partial payments will not be accepted.
Copies of fee notices can be requested by contacting Service NSW on 1300 024 720.
Read more information on the ALLF program
Filming of gaming machines on licenced premises
Liquor & Gaming NSW has recently become aware of social media content creators publishing content depicting people playing gaming machines which have been filmed inside licensed premises in New South Wales.
Hoteliers and Registered Clubs are reminded that they may be held liable under Section 43 of the Gaming Machines Act 2001 if they have been found to publish, or caused to be published, any gaming machine advertising. This means any advertising that gives publicity to, or promotes participation in gambling activities involving gaming machines.
Learn more about gaming machine harm minimisation
Regulatory Roadshow is coming to the Central Coast
Hospitality and Racing is gearing up to deliver its third Roadshow for 2025 on 22 July. The team will be heading to The Entertainment Grounds in Gosford for a day of industry insights, networking, and collaboration.
Minister for Gaming and Racing and Minister for the Central Coast, The Hon. David Harris MP, will be joining us to meet with licensees and industry professionals from across the Central Coast.
Our executive leadership team will also be on hand to connect with local stakeholders, hear about local issues, and discuss the latest developments in the sector. The event will feature informative presentations on:
- Liquor and gaming reforms
- Compliance and licensing updates
- Industry support initiatives
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