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7003 - CROWN CASINO ALLEGATIONS

Greenwich, Alex to the Minister for Lands and Forestry, and Minister for Racing
  1. What evidence does the Government have about casino operations in New South Wales including:
    1. 'RAM-setting' to reduce payouts;
    2. Minimum odds set on weekends;
    3. Automatic betting;
    4. Illegal minimum payouts;
    5. Machines modified to reduce mid-level betting options;
    6. Resetting VIP room machines to erase betting totals; and
    7. Popular machines moving to hidden locations?
  2. Has the Government had allegations of similar illegal action and tampering in New South Wales?
  3. To what extent do these allegations constitute grounds for probity inquiry into casino licence holders?
  4. What action will the Government take to assure the community that these types of breaches are not occurring in New South Wales?
Answer -

  1. The Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority (ILGI) and Liquor & Gaming NSW monitor the casino operator and its activities and have broad investigative and enforcement powers under the Casino Control Act 1992.

  2. ILGA and Liquor & Gaming NSW have not received any such allegations.

  3. The Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) is investigating the allegations against Crown Casino Melbourne. Liquor & Gaming NSW is liaising with VCGLR and will monitor the outcomes of its investigation to consider what, if any, issues arise for casino operator in NSW and what, if any, further regulatory action may be appropriate.

  4. L&GNSW is monitoring VCGLR's investigation and is actively engaging with the NSW casino operator to understand and test the adequacy of its integrity arrangements and internal controls.

Question asked on 19 October 2017 (session 56-1) and printed in Questions & Answers Paper No. 155
Answer received on 23 November 2017 and printed in Questions & Answers Paper No. 161

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