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Special event extended trading hours July to December 2025
The Minister for Gaming and Racing, the Hon. David Harris, has approved events from July to December 2025 for special event extended trading under the Liquor Act 2007 .
Hospitality and Racing Newsletter June 2025
In this issue: Hospitality Concierge outreach program Have your say - Remake of Registered Clubs Regulation NICC outlines its achievements in Delivery Report 2025 Annual liquor licence fees are overdue! Filming of gaming machines on licenced premises Regulatory Roadshow is coming to the Central Coast
Auditor General’s Report into the regulation of gaming machines from 2019 to 2024
The NSW Government welcomes the NSW Auditor General’s Performance Audit into regulation of gaming machines under the Gaming Machines Act 2001, with both relevant Government agencies accepting its recommendations.
Responsible Gambling Training Compliance Checks
The NSW Government is committed to preventing and reducing gambling harm. This commitment is a central object of NSW wagering law and a critical component of Liquor & Gaming NSW’s (L&GNSW) regulatory approach.
Special Event Extended Trading - Opetaia V Squeo IBF & Ring Magazine Cruiserweight World Title Fight 2025
The Minister for Gaming and Racing, the Hon David Harris MP, has approved the Opetaia V Squeo IBF & Ring Magazine Cruiserweight World Title Fight 2025 for special event extended trading under the Liquor Act 2007 .
Gaming Harm Minimisation Awareness Campaign
As part of ongoing regulatory efforts, Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&GNSW) will conduct a campaign throughout June 2025 to engage frontline gaming staff and evaluate their understanding of gaming harm minimisation (GHM) responsibilities.
Hospitality Concierge visits regional hospitality businesses
The NSW Government’s Hospitality Concierge has launched its new regional and remote outreach program in the Edward River and Wentworth regions to consult with business owners and support industry growth.
Information for licensees potentially affected by severe flooding in Hunter and Mid North Coast LGAs
In addition to the Government support already in place , Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&GNSW) is ready and available to support affected licensees in managing their regulatory requirements during and after the event.
Hospitality and Racing Newsletter May 2025
In this issue: Get set for Vivid 2025 New resources for veterans The Star licence suspension extended New VIP signage case study Tell us about your Vibrancy Reforms experience Aboriginal Stakeholder Engagement Strategy launched Upcoming Have Your Say on the remake of the Registered Clubs Regulation Regulatory Roadshow Albury bound
Festival-goers to soak up the bright lights longer as Sydney venues get a late pass for Vivid Sydney
Hospitality venues across inner Sydney can keep the good times rolling later into the night during Vivid Sydney, with the NSW Government extending trading hours for three Sunday nights during the festival.