The Andrews Labor Government has today released the terms of reference for a Review of Gaming Machine Arrangements to help inform the number, terms and allocation of gaming machines in Victoria into the future.
Minister for Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation Jane Garrett said the review will give the community and industry more certainty around the future arrangements for gaming machines.
The review will examine the existing regulatory framework and help inform any future allocation of gaming machine entitlements.
Under current arrangements, a gaming venue must have an entitlement for each gaming machine it operates. Gaming machine entitlements last ten years and will expire in 2022.
The review will look at whether the current entitlement model has met its objectives and will consider how venues own and operate gaming machines, the distribution of machines between hotels and clubs, and the length of entitlements.
The review will incorporate consultation with industry and the community and report to the Government by July next year.
The Labor Government will separately examine existing harm minimisation measures to ensure these remain appropriate and effective in helping Victorians to gamble responsibly.
The Terms of Reference for the review are available at
Quotes attributable to Minister for Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation Jane Garrett
“This comprehensive review will help us determine the best gaming machine arrangements following the expiration of current entitlements in 2022.”
“We’re beginning this process now so that gaming machine arrangements can be put in place well before 2022, giving industry and the community greater certainty into the future.”
Reviewed 19 August 2020