Landmark Gaming Industry Restructure Goes Ahead
Source: Victoria. Minister for Gaming. Media Release
"The Brumby Labor Government’s historic restructure of the Victorian gaming industry is on track, with legislation establishing the new venue-operator model for gaming venues passing the Upper House. Gaming Minister Tony Robinson said the passing of the Gambling Regulation Amendment (Licensing) Bill 2009 laid the foundations for clubs and pubs to own and operate gaming machines from 2012.“The Gambling Regulation Amendment (Licensing) Bill 2009 underpins the Government’s decision to introduce a fairer, community based venue-operator structure for the Victorian gaming industry,” he said. The industry structure will deliver greater control to venues and give them the opportunity to derive a greater share of revenue from their business operations.”