The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has ordered Crown Casino to introduce spending limits and carded play for its electronic gaming machines by December 2023.
New Measure Aimed at Preventing Money Laundering and Gambling Harm
The new measures will allow the venue to identify individuals playing on their electronic machines by linking a person’s games to their identity via their gaming card. Additionally, customers will also be required to set a spending limit and a maximum playing time before they start their games. Crown must implement the measures by the end of the year, as per the direction from the VGCCC.
The Melbourne venue is also required to remove all unrestricted gaming machines from general areas and make them available only in high-roller zones. The casino has also been ordered to terminate the continuous play function across all of its gaming machines and set maximum credit limits at just $1,000 per machine. Crown Casino has pledged to comply with the new requirements which the VGCCC commended.
Crown Melbourne Aims to be “World Leader” in Responsible Gambling
The VGCCC order, aimed at reducing gambling harm and preventing money laundering, was announced just a week after the Melbourne casino was slapped with a $30 million fine over its bank cheque practice.
Mike Volkert, Crown Melbourne’s Chief Executive, said the new changes are in line with the company’s goal of becoming a “world leader” in safe and responsible gambling and entertainment.
