 Newsletter Signup
Stay informed with the
NEW Casino City Times newsletter! Related Links
|
Gaming News
Rye Hotel owner fined $80,000 after integrity breaches19 February 2024(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission has fined the owner of the Rye Hotel $80,000 after two integrity breaches. In the first incident, senior staff at the Rye Hotel falsified records to cover up an erroneous cash payment of $2,039 to a patron. Venues are required to pay any winnings over $2,000 by check or EFT. The attempted cover up of the breach constitutes serious integrity failings and misconduct. In the second incident, the venue issued a check to an ineligible person at the request of a winning patron who could not produce ID to collect their winnings. Venues are required to ensure they only process payments to the person playing the electronic gaming machine and ensure the appropriate identity checks are undertaken. In addition to the fine, the Commission has required an undertaking from the owner to sell the Rye Hotel and exit the gambling industry. In issuing the fine, VGCCC CEO Annette Kimmitt AM said this decision sends a clear message to the industry about compliance with integrity measures. “Venue operators and owners need to understand the full extent of consequences for falsifying records and concealing misconduct” Ms Kimmitt said. “We know that honest mistakes happen. However, venue operators that attempt to cover up breaches will be caught and face serious repercussions.” The VGCCC launched an investigation after receiving a complaint from a member of the public. |