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Gambling Regulations Amendments 2025

Feb 11, 2025
New gambling penalties, infringements, and National Consumer Protection Framework for Online Wagering statutory requirements take effect from 6 February 2025.
Gambling chips on a green gambling table

Gaming house busts send strong message to illegal operators

Feb 14, 2024
Organisers and players involved in illegal gaming houses are being warned of the serious consequences they could face if caught breaking WA’s gaming laws.
A shallow depth of field focus photograph of a gaming machine

Gaming and Wagering Commission Chair to depart

Dec 18, 2023
The State Government has announced Dr Michael Schaper has resigned as Chair of the Gaming and Wagering Commission (GWC).
A shallow depth of field focus photograph of a gaming machine

$10 betting cap now in force for electronic gaming machines on the main floor at Crown Casino Perth

Jul 25, 2023
The State Government continues to deliver reforms addressing concerns raised by the Perth Casino Royal Commission (PCRC), particularly around reducing the risk of gambling-related harm.
Director General Lanie Chopping with Dr Michael Schaper

New independent Chair of Gaming and Wagering Commission

Feb 23, 2023
The State Government has announced Dr Michael Schaper as the new independent Chair of the Gaming and Wagering Commission (GWC) — an appointment in response to the Perth Casino Royal Commission (PCRC).
Minister Templeman with some of the WA games delegation being supported to attend Gamescom 2022 in Germany.

WA games and interactive industry heads to Gamescom

Aug 4, 2022
5 WA game studios will attend the world’s biggest computer and video games event in Cologne, Germany — Gamescom — thanks to a $50,000 State Government grant.
Page reviewed 23 August 2023
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