Annette Kimmitt AM has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC).

Ms Kimmitt will commence as CEO on 21 March 2022.

The Perth Casino Royal Commission is expected to deliver its final report to the Governor and Premier of Western Australia today, 4 March 2022.

The Government will respond to the report's findings and recommendations, and table the report in Parliament in due course.

The Victorian government has announced that Keno licences have been granted to Tabcorp and Lottoland after a competitive tender process.

The two licensees will be authorised to conduct and distribute the game of Keno in eligible hotels, clubs, wagering outlets and, for the first time, online.

The new Gambling Community Benefit (GCBF) annual ‘super round’ is now open for not-for-profit and community groups to apply for funding. This ‘super round’ is providing grants of up to $100,000 to go towards projects that benefit local communities across the State.

Six community clubs have received funding as part of the ACT Government's Diversification and Sustainability Support Fund, which helps Canberra's clubs diversify their business models away from gambling-based revenue. A total of $943,000 has been allocated six clubs in the ACT.

Premier Mark McGowan and Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson have welcomed the appointment of Ralph Addis as Chief Executive Officer of Lotterywest and Healthway.

A new service provider has been appointed to support the provision of multicultural services for the Office of Responsible Gambling’s flagship GambleAware program.  

NSW Department of Customer Service say CQUniversity researchers have found bet limits can help keep Australia's online gamblers out of hot water, but the majority of consumers aren't using the money-saving mechanism

Researchers from CQUniversity have found that positive messages to help manage online gambling are more likely to encourage punters to take action. The research follows evidence that online gambling puts participants at higher risk of gambling harm than traditional consumers.

The Bergin Inquiry’s key recommendation for a standalone casino regulator is well on its way, with temporary arrangements put in place to support the new structure. It is expected the arrangements will start in February 2022 with a view to introducing legislative changes to parliament in mid-2022.