(vii) Venue Operator’s Licence – Amendment Application Taverner Hotel Group Pty Ltd – Removal of Approved Venues – Berwick Inn Taverner, Boundary Taverner, Coolaroo Taverner and Royal Taverner
Approval Approval
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Regulatory Matters for Approval (contd) Venues (cont)
(viii) Venue Operator’s Licence – Amendment Applications – Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group Pty Ltd – Addition of Approved Venues – Berwick Inn Taverner, Boundary Taverner, Coolaroo Taverner, Royal Taverner and Seaford Taverner
(ix) Venue Operator’s Licence – Amendment Application – Swan Hill Club Inc – Removal of Approved Venue – Swan Hill Club
(x) Venue Operator’s Licence – Amendment Application – Murray Downs Golf & Country Club Ltd – Addition of Approved Venue – Swan Hill Club
3(c)(i) Schedule of New Nominees of Venue Operators
(i) Castello Hotel Investments Pty Ltd – Giuseppe Paul Giustiniano
(ii) Degroup Entertainment Pty Ltd – Roger Alex Okalyi (iii) Highett RSL Sub-Branch Inc – Avid Ronald Haggett (iv) Horsham RSL Sub-Branch Inc – Anthony Craig Brook (v) Junction Hotel (FMG) Pty Ltd – Gerard Patrick Coakley (vi) Warrnambool Football Netball Club Inc – Mark Anthony
O’Keefe 3(c)(ii) Schedule of New Associates of Venue Operators –
(i) Ballarat Golf Club Inc – Gregory Lawrence Anders (ii) Clayton Bowls Club Inc – Christopher Guy Moss (iii) Deer Park Club Inc – Susan Margaret Mcllwaine (iv) Mooroopna Golf Club Inc – Albert Edwin Dodd (v) Portland Football Netball Cricket Club Inc – Vincent
Ross Aston (vi) Portland Football Netball Cricket Club Inc – Brett James Baulch (vii) Portland Football Netball Cricket Club Inc – Dean
Anthony Brewster (viii) Portland Football Netball Cricket Club Inc – Michelle
Ann Finck (ix) Portland Football Netball Cricket Club Inc –Chris
Andrew Finlayson (ix) Portland Football Netball Cricket Club Inc – Roseanne
June Wombell (x) The Yarram Country Club Inc – Judith Mary Moore
Approval Approval Approval
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Regulatory Matters for Approval (contd) 3(c)(iii) New Associate of a Person Listed on the Roll of Manufacturers,
Suppliers and Testers – Amtek Corporation Pty Ltd New Associate of Casino Operator – Crown Melbourne Limited
– Helen Anne Coonan New Associate of the Holder of a Keno Licence and Wagering &
Betting Licence – Elmer Funke Kupper Request for an Extension of Time to Nominate a Nominee –
Abruzzo Club Request for an Extension of Time to Nominate a Nominee –
Pascoe Vale RSL Sub-Branch Inc
Approval
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APPROVAL OF A NEW ELECTRONIC GAMING MACHINE GAME CROWN – CASH EXPRESS / MONEY TRAIN – CLASSICS
The Commission makes the following findings in respect of an application for approval of
the electronic gaming machine game Cash Express / Money Train – Classics to operate in Crown’s gaming machine network.
The game Cash Express / Money Train – Classics has been submitted by Aristocrat
Technologies (Australia) Pty Limited for approval. The correct fee has been paid. The Commission approves the game Cash Express / Money Train – Classics under
section 3.5.4 of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 (the Act). Under section 3.5.4(3) of the Act, the Commission, having regard to player return, game
fairness and security and responsible gambling, any standards in force under section 3.5.3 of the Act and the certificate of a person listed on the Roll of Manufacturers, Suppliers and Testers (the Roll) being a person referred to in section 3.4.61(1)(c), may approve or refuse to approve a gaming machine type or a game.
At its 29 October 2002 meeting, the Victorian Casino and Gaming Authority adopted the
Director’s Standards (as approved by the Minister under section 68A of the Gaming Machine Control Act 1991) against which to assess applications for the approval of gaming machine games and types. These Standards are taken to be Standards made by the Commission under section 3.5.3 of the Act.
An accredited tester for gaming machine game testing and listed on the Roll, has tested
the game for compliance with section 3.5.4(3)(c) of the Act. The game features associated with Cash Express / Money Train – Classics do not differ
from those previously approved by the Commission. No features that may impact on responsible gambling principles have been identified.
Based on the assessment by the accredited tester, the Commission can be satisfied that
the game is suitable in respect of player return, game fairness and security, and responsible gambling for use in gaming.
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APPROVAL OF A NEW ELECTRONIC GAMING MACHINE GAME CROWN – DRAGON EMPIRE (FA FA FA)
The Commission makes the following findings in respect of an application for approval of
the electronic gaming machine game Dragon Empire (Fa Fa Fa) to operate in Crown’s gaming machine network.
The game Dragon Empire (Fa Fa Fa) has been submitted by Aristocrat Technologies
(Australia) Pty Limited for approval. The correct fee has been paid. The Commission approves the game Dragon Empire (Fa Fa Fa) under section 3.5.4 of the
Gambling Regulation Act 2003 (the Act). Under section 3.5.4(3) of the Act, the Commission, having regard to player return, game
fairness and security and responsible gambling, any standards in force under section 3.5.3 of the Act and the certificate of a person listed on the Roll of Manufacturers, Suppliers and Testers (the Roll) being a person referred to in section 3.4.61(1)(c), may approve or refuse to approve a gaming machine type or a game.
At its 29 October 2002 meeting, the Victorian Casino and Gaming Authority adopted the
Director’s Standards (as approved by the Minister under section 68A of the Gaming Machine Control Act 1991) against which to assess applications for the approval of gaming machine games and types. These Standards are taken to be Standards made by the Commission under section 3.5.3 of the Act.
An accredited tester for gaming machine game testing and listed on the Roll, has tested
the game for compliance with section 3.5.4(3)(c) of the Act. The game features associated with Dragon Empire (Fa Fa Fa) do not differ from those
previously approved by the Commission. No features that may impact on responsible gambling principles have been identified.
Based on the assessment by the accredited tester, the Commission can be satisfied that
the game is suitable in respect of player return, game fairness and security, and responsible gambling for use in gaming.
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APPROVAL OF A NEW ELECTRONIC GAMING MACHINE GAME CROWN - WISEMAN’S LUCK PLUS
The Commission makes the following findings in respect of an application for approval of
the electronic gaming machine game Wiseman’s Luck Plus to operate in Crown’s gaming machine network.
The game Wiseman’s Luck Plus has been submitted by Konami Australia Pty Ltd for
approval. The correct fee has been paid. The Commission approves the game Wiseman’s Luck Plus under section 3.5.4 of the
Gambling Regulation Act 2003 (the Act). Under section 3.5.4(3) of the Act, the Commission, having regard to player return, game
fairness and security and responsible gambling, any standards in force under section 3.5.3 of the Act and the certificate of a person listed on the Roll of Manufacturers, Suppliers and Testers (the Roll), being a person referred to in section 3.4.61(1)(c), may approve or refuse to approve a gaming machine type or a game.
At its 29 October 2002 meeting, the Victorian Casino and Gaming Authority adopted the
Director’s Standards (as approved by the Minister under section 68A of the Gaming Machine Control Act 1991) against which to assess applications for the approval of gaming machine games and types. These Standards are taken to be Standards made by the Commission under section 3.5.3 of the Act.
An accredited tester for gaming machine game testing and listed on the Roll, has tested
the game for compliance with section 3.5.4(3)(c) of the Act. The game features associated with Wiseman’s Luck Plus do not differ from those
previously approved by the Commission. No features that may impact on responsible gambling principles have been identified.
Based on the assessment by the accredited tester, the Commission can be satisfied that
the game is suitable in respect of player return, game fairness and security, and responsible gambling for use in gaming.
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APPROVAL OF A NEW ELECTRONIC GAMING MACHINE GAME TABCORP – GOLD FEVER TURTLE BAY
The Commission makes the following findings in respect of an application for approval of
the electronic gaming machine game Gold Fever Turtle Bay to operate in Tabcorp’s gaming machine network.
The game Gold Fever Turtle Bay has been submitted by IGT (Australia) Pty Limited for
approval. The correct fee has been paid. The Commission approves the game Gold Fever Turtle Bay under section 3.5.4 of the
Gambling Regulation Act 2003 (the Act). Under section 3.5.4 (3) of the Act, the Commission, having regard to player return, game
fairness and security and responsible gambling, any standards in force under section 3.5.3 of the Act and the certificate of a person listed on the Roll of Manufacturers, Suppliers and Testers (the Roll), being a person referred to in section 3.4.61(1)(c), may approve or refuse to approve a gaming machine type or a game.
At its 29 October 2002 meeting, the Victorian Casino and Gaming Authority adopted the
Director’s Standards (as approved by the Minister under section 68A of the Gaming Machine Control Act 1991) against which to assess applications for the approval of gaming machine games and types. These Standards are taken to be Standards made by the Commission under section 3.5.3 of the Act.
An accredited tester for gaming machine game testing and listed on the Roll, has tested
the game for compliance with section 3.5.4(3)(c) of the Act. The game features associated with Gold Fever Turtle Bay do not differ from those
previously approved by the Commission. No features that may impact on responsible gambling principles have been identified.
Based on the assessment by the accredited tester, the Commission can be satisfied that
the game is suitable in respect of player return, game fairness and security, and responsible gambling for use in gaming.
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APPROVAL OF A NEW ELECTRONIC GAMING MACHINE GAME
TATTERSALL’S – DRAGON FISH The Commission makes the following findings in respect of an application for approval of
the electronic gaming machine game Dragon Fish to operate on Tattersall's gaming machine network.
The game Dragon Fish has been submitted by Ainsworth Game Technology Limited for
approval. The correct fee has been paid. The Commission approves the game Dragon Fish under section 3.5.4 of the Gambling
Regulation Act 2003 (the Act). Under section 3.5.4(3) of the Act, the Commission, having regard to player return, game
fairness and security and responsible gambling, any standards in force under section 3.5.3 of the Act and the certificate of a person listed on the Roll of Manufacturers, Suppliers and Testers (the Roll), being a person referred to in section 3.4.61(1)(c), may approve or refuse to approve a gaming machine type or a game.
At its 29 October 2002 meeting, the Victorian Casino and Gaming Authority adopted the
Director’s Standards (as approved by the Minister under section 68A of the Gaming Machine Control Act 1991) against which to assess applications for the approval of gaming machine games and types. These Standards are taken to be Standards made by the Commission under section 3.5.3 of the Act.
An accredited tester for gaming machine game testing and listed on the Roll, has tested
the game for compliance with section 3.5.4(3)(c) of the Act. The game features associated with Dragon Fish do not differ from those previously
approved by the Commission. No features that may impact on responsible gambling principles have been identified.
Based on the assessment by the accredited tester, the Commission can be satisfied that
the game is suitable in respect of player return, game fairness and security, and responsible gambling for use in gaming.
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APPROVAL OF A NEW ELECTRONIC GAMING MACHINE GAME TATTERSALL’S – HONEY BEE
The Commission makes the following findings in respect of an application for approval of
the electronic gaming machine game Honey Bee to operate in Tattersall's gaming machine network.
The game Honey Bee has been submitted by Ainsworth Game Technology Limited for
approval. The correct fee has been paid. The Commission approves the game Honey Bee under section 3.5.4 of the Gambling
Regulation Act 2003 (the Act). Under section 3.5.4(3) of the Act, the Commission, having regard to player return, game
fairness and security and responsible gambling, any standards in force under section 3.5.3 of the Act and the certificate of a person listed on the Roll of Manufacturers, Suppliers and Testers (the Roll), being a person referred to in section 3.4.61(1)(c), may approve or refuse to approve a gaming machine type or a game.
At its 29 October 2002 meeting, the Victorian Casino and Gaming Authority adopted the
Director’s Standards (as approved by the Minister under section 68A of the Gaming Machine Control Act 1991) against which to assess applications for the approval of gaming machine games and types. These Standards are taken to be Standards made by the Commission under section 3.5.3 of the Act.
An accredited tester for gaming machine game testing and listed on the Roll, has tested
the game for compliance with section 3.5.4(3)(c) of the Act. The game features associated with Honey Bee do not differ from those previously
approved by the Commission. No features that may impact on responsible gambling principles have been identified.
Based on the assessment by the accredited tester, the Commission can be satisfied that
the game is suitable in respect of player return, game fairness and security, and responsible gambling for use in gaming.
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APPROVAL OF A NEW ELECTRONIC GAMING MACHINE GAME TATTERSALL’S – SIBERIAN STORM
The Commission makes the following findings in respect of an application for approval of the electronic gaming machine game Siberian Storm to operate in Tattersall's gaming machine network.
The game Siberian Storm has been submitted by IGT (Australia) Pty Limited for approval.
The correct fee has been paid. The Commission approves the game Siberian Storm under section 3.5.4 of the Gambling
Regulation Act 2003 (the Act). Under section 3.5.4 (3) of the Act, the Commission, having regard to player return, game
fairness and security and responsible gambling, any standards in force under section 3.5.3 of the Act and the certificate of a person listed on the Roll of Manufacturers, Suppliers and Testers (the Roll), being a person referred to in section 3.4.61(1)(c), may approve or refuse to approve a gaming machine type or a game.
At its 29 October 2002 meeting, the Victorian Casino and Gaming Authority adopted the
Director’s Standards (as approved by the Minister under section 68A of the Gaming Machine Control Act 1991) against which to assess applications for the approval of gaming machine games and types. These Standards are taken to be Standards made by the Commission under section 3.5.3 of the Act.
An accredited tester for gaming machine game testing and listed on the Roll, has tested
the game for compliance with section 3.5.4(3)(c) of the Act. The game features associated with Siberian Storm do not differ from those previously
approved by the Commission. No features that may impact on responsible gambling principles have been identified.
Based on the assessment by the accredited tester, the Commission can be satisfied that
the game is suitable in respect of player return, game fairness and security, and responsible gambling for use in gaming.
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APPROVAL OF A NEW ELECTRONIC GAMING MACHINE GAME TATTERSALL’S – SUMATRAN STORM
The Commission makes the following findings in respect of an application for approval of
the electronic gaming machine game Sumatran Storm to operate in Tattersall's gaming machine network.
The game Sumatran Storm has been submitted by IGT (Australia) Pty Limited for
approval. The correct fee has been paid. The Commission approves the game Sumatran Storm under section 3.5.4 of the Gambling
Regulation Act 2003 (the Act). Under section 3.5.4 (3) of the Act, the Commission, having regard to player return, game
fairness and security and responsible gambling, any standards in force under section 3.5.3 of the Act and the certificate of a person listed on the Roll of Manufacturers, Suppliers and Testers (the Roll), being a person referred to in section 3.4.61(1)(c), may approve or refuse to approve a gaming machine type or a game.
At its 29 October 2002 meeting, the Victorian Casino and Gaming Authority adopted the
Director’s Standards (as approved by the Minister under section 68A of the Gaming Machine Control Act 1991) against which to assess applications for the approval of gaming machine games and types. These Standards are taken to be Standards made by the Commission under section 3.5.3 of the Act.
An accredited tester for gaming machine game testing and listed on the Roll, has tested
the game for compliance with section 3.5.4(3)(c) of the Act. The game features associated with Sumatran Storm do not differ from those previously
approved by the Commission. No features that may impact on responsible gambling principles have been identified.
Based on the assessment by the accredited tester, the Commission can be satisfied that
the game is suitable in respect of player return, game fairness and security, and responsible gambling for use in gaming.
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APPROVAL OF A NEW ELECTRONIC GAMING MACHINE GAME TATTERSALL’S – NORSE WARRIOR FREE SPIN FESTIVAL
The Commission makes the following findings in respect of an application for approval of
the electronic gaming machine game Norse Warrior Free Spin Festival to operate in Tattersall's gaming machine network.
The game Norse Warrior Free Spin Festival has been submitted by Konami Australia Pty
Ltd for approval. The correct fee has been paid. The Commission approves the game Norse Warrior Free Spin Festival under section 3.5.4
of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 (the Act). Under section 3.5.4 (3) of the Act, the Commission, having regard to player return, game
fairness and security and responsible gambling, any standards in force under section 3.5.3 of the Act and the certificate of a person listed on the Roll of Manufacturers, Suppliers and Testers (the Roll), being a person referred to in section 3.4.61(1)(c), may approve or refuse to approve a gaming machine type or a game.
At its 29 October 2002 meeting, the Victorian Casino and Gaming Authority adopted the
Director’s Standards (as approved by the Minister under section 68A of the Gaming Machine Control Act 1991) against which to assess applications for the approval of gaming machine games and types. These Standards are taken to be Standards made by the Commission under section 3.5.3 of the Act.
An accredited tester for gaming machine game testing and listed on the Roll, has tested
the game for compliance with section 3.5.4(3)(c) of the Act. The game features associated with Norse Warrior Free Spin Festival do not differ from
those previously approved by the Commission. No features that may impact on responsible gambling principles have been identified.
Based on the assessment by the accredited tester, the Commission can be satisfied that
the game is suitable in respect of player return, game fairness and security, and responsible gambling for use in gaming.
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VENUE OPERATOR’S LICENCE AMENDMENT APPLICATION MARYBOROUGH GOLF CLUB INC
DECREASE IN NUMBER OF GAMING MACHINES MARYBOROUGH GOLF CLUB
Proposed Number of Gaming Machines 40 Maryborough Golf Club Inc has lodged an application under section 3.4.18 of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 (the Act) to amend the conditions of its venue operator’s licence to decrease the number of gaming machines in Maryborough Golf Club, by three machines.
The Commission found:
that it is satisfied that the application was in the correct form, that the application fee was paid, that a waiver has been received and that the proposed amendment complies with Ministerial directions pursuant to sections 3.4.18(1)(a), 3.4.18(1)(b), 3.4.19(4) and 3.4.20(1)(a) of the Act.
The Commission determined:
to make the proposed amendment to the conditions of the licence by a decrease of three in the number of gaming machines in the approved venue.
REMOVAL OF APPROVED VENUE – THE OLD TOWN ‘n’ COUNTRY TAVERN
Application No: A12001489 Venue Operator’s Licence No: V9210093 Licence Expiry Date: 21 January 2018 Applicant: Bethrica Pty Ltd Authorised Officer: James Merrick Ussher Nominee: Susan Louise Ussher Full address of Applicant: 18 Baker Street
WANGARATTA VIC 3677 Bethrica Pty Ltd lodged an application to amend the conditions of its venue operator’s licence to remove the approved venue of The Old Town ‘n’ Country Tavern from its licence. The business is being sold to Sharay Investments Pty Ltd and the freehold is being purchased by Raymark Property Group Pty Ltd, a related entity of Sharay Investments Pty Ltd.
The Commission found:
that it is satisfied the application was in the correct form pursuant to section 3.4.18(1)(a) of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003; (the Act) and
that a prescribed fee does not have to be paid by the applicant under section 3.4.18(1)(b) of the Act as no fee has been prescribed.
The Commission determined to:
make the proposed amendment to the conditions of the licence by removal of the specified approved venue, The Old Town 'n' Country Tavern, located in Wangaratta, effective from the date of settlement.
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VENIUE OPERATOR’S LICENCE – AMENDMENTS OF CONDITIONS SHARAY INVESTMENTS PTY LTD ADDITION OF APPROVED VENUE
Sharay Investments Pty Ltd lodged an application to amend the conditions of its venue operator’s licence to add the approved venue of The Old Town 'n' Country Tavern to its licence. The business is being purchased from Bethrica Pty Ltd. The Commission found:
that it is satisfied the application was in correct form, that the application fee has been paid, that a waiver has been received, that the proposed amendment complies with Ministerial Directions and the 100 metre rule, pursuant to sections 3.4.18(1)(a), 3.4.18(1)(b), 3.4.19(4), 3.4.20(1)(a), 3.4.20(1)(d) of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 (the Act);
that the applicant has not yet nominated a natural person to be responsible as licensee on behalf of the venue operator, pursuant to section 3.4.14(2) of the Act
The Commission determined to:
make the proposed amendment to the conditions of the licence by addition of the specified approved venue, The Old Town 'n' Country Tavern, located in Wangaratta, effective from the date of settlement;
advise the applicant that it must, within 60 days, nominate, for the approved venue, a natural person to be responsible as licensee on behalf of the venue operator and apply to the Commission for approval of the person nominated under section 3.4.14(2) of the Act.
Application No: A12001480 Venue Operator’s Licence No: V05095901 Licence Expiry Date: 20 June 2016 Applicant: Hilldove Pty Ltd Authorised Officer: Benjamin Patrick Niall Nominee: Benjamin Patrick Niall Full address of Applicant: 57 Sunshine Ave
KEALBA VIC 3021 Hilldove Pty Ltd lodged an application to amend the conditions of its venue operator’s licence to remove the approved venue, Victorian Tavern from its licence. The business is being sold to Castello Hotel Investments Pty Ltd and the freehold is being sold to Officer Hospitality Pty Ltd a related entity of Castello Hotel Investments Pty Ltd.
The Commission found:
that it is satisfied the application was in the correct form pursuant to section 3.4.18(1)(a) of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003;(the Act) and
that a prescribed fee does not have to be paid by the applicant under section 3.4.18(1)(b) of the Act as no fee has been prescribed.
The Commission determined:
to make the proposed amendment to the conditions of the licence by removal of the specified approved venue, Victorian Tavern, located in Gisborne, effective from the date of settlement.
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VENUE OPERATOR’S LICENCE AMENDMENT OF CONDITIONS CASTELLO HOTEL INVESTMENTS PTY LTD
Castello Hotel Investments Pty Ltd lodged an application to amend the conditions of its venue operator’s licence to add the approved venue, Victorian Tavern, to its licence. The business is being purchased from Hilldove Pty Ltd. The Commission found:
that it is satisfied the application was in correct form, that the application fee has been paid, that a waiver has been received, that the proposed amendment complies with Ministerial Directions and the 100 metre rule, pursuant to sections 3.4.18(1)(a), 3.4.18(1)(b), 3.4.19(4), 3.4.20(1)(a), 3.4.20(1)(d) of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003.
The Commission determined: to make the proposed amendment to the conditions of the licence by addition of the
specified approved venue, Victorian Tavern, located in Gisborne, effective from the date of settlement.
Application No: A12001500 Venue Operator’s Licence No: V9310005 Licence Expiry Date: 16 April 2018 Applicant: Markessa Pty Ltd Authorised Officer: Ross James Mackenzie Blair-Holt Nominee: Ross James Mackenzie Blair-Holt Full address of Applicant: Ground Floor
16-22 Claremont Street SOUTH YARRA VIC 3141
Markessa Pty Ltd lodged an application to amend the conditions of its venue operator’s licence to remove the approved venue, Seaford Taverner, from its licence. The business of the approved venue is being transferred to the Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group Pty Ltd. ALH Group Pty Ltd is the ultimate holding company of both Markessa Pty Ltd and Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group Pty Ltd. The lease for the freehold is in the process of being transferred to Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group Pty Ltd.
The Commission found:
that it is satisfied the application was in the correct form pursuant to section 3.4.18(1)(a) of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003; (the Act);
that a prescribed fee does not have to be paid by the applicant under section 3.4.18(1)(b) of the Act as no fee has been prescribed.
The Commission determined:
to make the proposed amendment to the conditions of the licence by removal of the specified approved venue, Seaford Taverner, located in Seaford, effective from the date of settlement.
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VENUE OPERATOR’S LICENCE AMENDMENT APPLICATIONS TAVERNER HOTEL GROUP PTY LTD REMOVAL OF APPROVED VENUES –
BERWICK INN TAVERNER, BOUNDARY TAVERNER, COOLAROO TAVERNER AND ROYAL TAVERNER
Application No: A12001501, A12001502, A12001504 and
A12001506 Venue Operator’s Licence No: V00095326 Licence Expiry Date: 26 September 2015 Applicant: Taverner Hotel Group Pty Ltd Authorised Officer: Ross James Mackenzie Blair-Holt Nominee: Ross James Mackenzie Blair-Holt Full address of Applicant: Ground Floor
16-22 Claremont Street SOUTH YARRA VIC 3141
Taverner Hotel Group Pty Ltd lodged applications to amend the conditions of its venue operator’s licence to remove the following approved venues:
Berwick Inn Taverner, located in Berwick;
Boundary Taverner, located in Bentleigh East;
Coolaroo Taverner located in Coolaroo;
Royal Taverner, located in Ferntree Gully. The businesses of the four approved venues are being transferred to Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group Pty Ltd. The leases for the freeholds of the Berwick Inn Taverner, Boundary Taverner and Royal Taverner are in the process of being transferred to Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group Pty Ltd. ALH Group Property Holdings Pty Ltd currently owns the Coolaroo Taverner and will provide Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group Pty Ltd with the right to occupy the premises. ALH Group Pty Ltd is the ultimate holding company of Taverner Hotel Group Pty Ltd, Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group Pty Ltd and AHL Group Property Holdings Pty Ltd.
The Commission found:
that it is satisfied the applications were in the correct form pursuant to section 3.4.18(1)(a) of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003; (the Act);
that a prescribed fee does not have to be paid by the applicant under section 3.4.18(1)(b) of the Act as no fee has been prescribed.
The Commission determined:
to make the proposed amendments to the conditions of the licence by removal of the specified approved venues, Berwick Inn Taverner, Boundary Taverner, Coolaroo Taverner and Royal Taverner, effective from the date of settlement.
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VENUE OPERATOR’S LICENCE –AMENDMENT APPLICATIONS AUSTRALIAN LEISURE AND HOSPITALITY GROUP PTY LTD
ADDITION OF APPROVED VENUES – BERWICK INN TAVERNER, BOUNDARY TAVERNER, COOLAROO TAVERNER, ROYAL TAVERNER AND SEAFORD TAVERNER
Application No: A12001496, A12001497, A12001503, A12001505 and
A12001490, Venue Operator’s Licence No: V98095066 Licence Expiry Date: 3 September 2018 Applicant: Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group Pty Ltd Authorised Officer: Ross James MacKenzie Blair-Holt Proposed Nominee: Ross James MacKenzie Blair-Holt Applicant’s Address: Ground Floor, 16-20 Claremont Street
SOUTH YARRA VIC 3141
Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group Pty Ltd lodged applications to amend its venue operator’s licence to add the following approved venues to its licence:
Berwick Inn Taverner, located in Berwick;
Boundary Taverner, located in Bentleigh East;
Coolaroo Taverner, located in Coolaroo;
Royal Taverner, located in Ferntree Gully;
Seaford Taverner, located in Seaford. Taverner Hotel Group Pty Ltd currently owns the Berwick Inn Taverner, Boundary Taverner, Coolaroo Taverner and Royal Taverner. Markessa Pty Ltd currently owns the Seaford Taverner. All five approved venues are being transferred to Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group Pty Ltd. The leases for the freeholds of the Berwick Inn Taverner, Boundary Taverner, Royal Taverner and Seaford Taverner are in the process of being transferred to Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group Pty Ltd. ALH Group Property Holdings Pty Ltd currently owns the Coolaroo Taverner and will provide Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group Pty Ltd with the right to occupy the premises. ALH Group Pty Ltd is the ultimate holding company of Taverner Hotel Group Pty Ltd, Markessa Pty Ltd, Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group Pty Ltd and ALH Group Property Holdings Pty. Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group Pty Ltd also lodged the nomination of Ross James MacKenzie Blair-Holt to be the nominee in respect of these five approved venues, pursuant to section 3.4.14(2) of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 (the Act). Ross James MacKenzie Blair-Holt was most recently approved by the Commission on 14 December 2010 as the nominee for 66 approved venues attached to Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group Pty Ltd’s venue operator’s licence.
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The Commission found:
that it is satisfied the proposed nominee Ross James MacKenzie Blair-Holt is of good repute, does not have undesirable or unsatisfactory financial resources or have business associations who or which are not of good repute or who have undesirable or unsatisfactory financial resources;
that it is satisfied the associates of Ross James MacKenzie Blair-Holt are of good repute and do not have undesirable or unsatisfactory financial resources;
that it is satisfied associates of Ross James MacKenzie Blair-Holt do not have business associations who or which are not of good repute or who have undesirable or unsatisfactory financial resources;
that it is satisfied the applications were in correct form, that the application fees have been paid, that waivers have been received, that the proposed amendments comply with Ministerial Directions and the 100 metre rule, pursuant to sections 3.4.18(1)(a), 3.4.18(1)(b), 3.4.19(4), 3.4.20(1)(a), 3.4.20(1)(d) of the Act.
The Commission determined:
to make the proposed amendments to the conditions of the licence by addition of the specified approved venues, Berwick Inn Taverner, Boundary Taverner, Coolaroo Taverner, Royal Taverner and Seaford Taverner to its licence, effective from the dates of settlement;
approve Ross James Mackenzie Blair-Holt as the nominee for Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group Pty Ltd in respect of Berwick Inn Taverner, Boundary Taverner, Coolaroo Taverner, Royal Taverner and Seaford Taverner.
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VENUE OPERATOR’S LICENCE AMENDMENT APPLICATION SWAN HILL CLUB INC
REMOVAL OF APPROVED VENUE - SWAN HILL CLUB
Application No: A12001507 Venue Operator’s Licence No: V9510039 Licence Expiry Date: 16 January 2016 Applicant: Swan Hill Club Inc Authorised Officer: Shane Ignatius Kelly Nominee: Shane Ignatius Kelly Full address of Applicant: 5-17 McCallum Street
SWAN HILL VIC 3585 Swan Hill Club Inc lodged an application to amend the conditions of its venue operator’s licence to remove the approved venue of Swan Hill Club from its licence. Pursuant to the terms of a Deed of Amalgamation between the Murray Downs Golf & Country Club Ltd and Swan Hill Club Inc, all assets and liabilities of Swan Hill Club Inc will be transferred to Murray Downs Golf & Country Club Ltd. The Commission found:
that it is satisfied the application was in the correct form pursuant to section 3.4.18(1)(a) of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 (the Act);
that a prescribed fee does not have to be paid by the applicant under section 3.4.18(1)(b) of the Act as no fee has been prescribed.
The Commission determined:
to make the proposed amendment to the conditions of the licence by removal of the specified approved venue, Swan Hill Club, located in Swan Hill, Victoria, effective from the date of settlement.
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VENUE OPERATOR’S LICENCE AMENDMENT APPLICATION MURRAY DOWNS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB LTD
ADDITION OF APPROVED VENUE - SWAN HILL CLUB
Application No: A12001508 Venue Operator’s Licence No: V12100003 Licence Expiry Date: 25 March 2022 Applicant: Murray Downs Golf & Country Club Ltd Authorised Officer: Gregory Francis Roberts Proposed Nominee: Gregory Francis Roberts Applicant’s Address: C/- Gurnett Millar Scaresbrook
14 Pritchard Street SWAN HILL VIC 3585
Murray Downs Golf & Country Club Ltd lodged an application to amend its venue operator’s licence to add the approved venue of Swan Hill Club to its licence. Pursuant to the terms of a Deed of Amalgamation between the Murray Downs Golf & Country Club Ltd and Swan Hill Club Inc, all assets and liabilities of Swan Hill Club Inc will be transferred to Murray Downs Golf & Country Club Ltd. Murray Downs Golf & Country Club Ltd lodged a nomination for Gregory Francis Roberts to be the nominee in respect of Swan Hill Club pursuant to section 3.4.14(2) of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 (the Act). Gregory Francis Roberts was approved by the Commission on 26 March 2012 as the nominee for Murray Downs Golf & Country Club Ltd. The Commission found:
that it is satisfied the proposed nominee Gregory Francis Roberts is of good repute, does not have undesirable or unsatisfactory financial resources or have business associations who or which are not of good repute or who have undesirable or unsatisfactory financial resources;
that it is satisfied the associates of Gregory Francis Roberts are of good repute and do not have undesirable or unsatisfactory financial resources;
that it is satisfied associates of Gregory Francis Roberts do not have business associations who or which are not of good repute or who have undesirable or unsatisfactory financial resources;
that it is satisfied the application was in correct form, that the application fee has been paid, that a waiver has been received, that the proposed amendment complies with Ministerial Directions and the 100 metre rule, pursuant to sections 3.4.18(1)(a), 3.4.18(1)(b), 3.4.19(4), 3.4.20(1)(a), 3.4.20(1)(d) of the Act.
The Commission determined to:
make the proposed amendment to the conditions of the licence by addition of the specified approved venue, Swan Hill Club, located in Swan Hill, effective from the date of settlement;
approve Gregory Francis Roberts as the nominee for Murray Downs Golf & Country Club Ltd in respect of the Swan Hill Club.
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SCHEDULE OF NEW NOMINEES VENUE OPERATORS
The following persons have lodged applications for approval as nominees of venue operators.
Venue Operator New Nominee
Castello Hotel Investments Pty Ltd Giuseppe Paul Giustiniano
Degroup Entertainment Pty Ltd Roger Alex Okalyi
Highett RSL Sub-Branch Inc Avid Ronald Haggett
Horsham RSL Sub-Branch Inc Anthony Craig Brook
Junction Hotel (FMG) Pty Ltd Gerard Patrick Coakley
Warrnambool Football Netball Club Inc Mark Anthony O’Keefe
The Commission found:
that it is satisfied that the proposed new nominees are of good repute, do not have undesirable or unsatisfactory financial resources or have business associations who or which are not of good repute or who have undesirable or unsatisfactory financial resources; and
that it is satisfied that the associates of each proposed new nominee are of good repute and do not have undesirable or unsatisfactory financial resources; and that it is satisfied that the associates of each proposed new nominee do not have business associations who or which are not of good repute or who have undesirable or unsatisfactory financial resources.
The Commission determined: to approve each proposed new nominee as suitable to be concerned in or associated
with the management and operation of an approved venue pursuant to the criteria set out in sections 3.4.14(6), 3.4.14(7)(a) and 3.4.14(7)(b) of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003, and also approve each proposed new nominee for the respective venue operator in respect of the approved venue.
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SCHEDULE OF NEW ASSOCIATES
VENUE OPERATORS
The following persons lodged applications for approval as associates of venue operators.
Venue Operator New Associate Reason for Association
Ballarat Golf Club Inc Gregory Lawrence Anders Committee member
Clayton Bowls Club Inc Christopher Guy Moss Committee member
Deer Park Club Inc Susan Margaret McIlwaine Committee member
Mooroopna Golf Club Inc Albert Edwin Dodd Committee member
Portland Football Netball Cricket Club Inc
Vincent Ross Aston Committee member
Portland Football Netball Cricket Club Inc
Brett James Baulch Committee member
Portland Football Netball Cricket Club Inc
Dean Anthony Brewster Committee member
Portland Football Netball Cricket Club Inc
Michelle Ann Finck Committee member
Portland Football Netball Cricket Club Inc
Chris Andrew Finlayson Committee member
Portland Football Netball Cricket Club Inc
Roseanne June Wombell Committee member
The Yarram Country Club Inc
Judith Mary Moore Committee member
The Commission found:
that it is satisfied the associates in the above table are of good repute pursuant to section 10.4A.1(a) of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 (the Act);
that it is satisfied the associates in the above table are of sound and stable financial background pursuant to section 10.4A.1(b) of the Act;
that the associates do not have business associations who or which are not of good repute or who have undesirable or unsatisfactory financial resources pursuant to section 10.4A.1(c) of the Act.
The Commission determined:
to approve the associates in the above table as suitable to be concerned in, or associated with, the business of the venue operators pursuant to section 10.4A.7 of the Act.
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NEW ASSOCIATE OF A PERSON LISTED ON THE ROLL OF MANUFACTURERS, SUPPLIERS AND TESTERS
AMTEK CORPORATION PTY LTD Amtek Corporation Pty Ltd, as trustee for the Amtek Corporation Unit Trust, is a person listed on the Roll of Manufacturers, Suppliers and Testers (the Roll). Due to a change in Amtek’s corporate structure the following have lodged applications for approval as associates of Amtek:
Jenrich Enterprise Pty Ltd as trustee for the Knightshine Family Trust;
Jenny Leanne Waterhouse. The Commission found:
that it is satisfied that each of Jenrich Enterprise Pty Ltd and Jenny Leanne Waterhouse are of good repute pursuant to section 10.4A.1(a) of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 (the Act);
that it is satisfied that each of Jenrich Enterprise Pty Ltd and Jenny Leanne Waterhouse are of sound and stable financial background pursuant to section 10.4A.1(b) of the Act;
that each of Jenrich Enterprise Pty Ltd and Jenny Leanne Waterhouse do not have business associations who or which are not of good repute or who have undesirable or unsatisfactory financial resources pursuant to section 10.4A.1(c) of the Act.
The Commission determined:
to approve Jenrich Enterprise Pty Ltd and Jenny Leanne Waterhouse as suitable to be concerned in or associated with the business of a person listed on the Roll, pursuant to section 10.4A.7 of the Act.
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NEW ASSOCIATE OF CASINO OPERATOR – CROWN MELBOURNE LIMITED –
HELEN ANNE COONAN
Helen Anne Coonan lodged an application for approval as an associate of Crown Melbourne Limited, a holder of a casino operator’s licence. This is due to her appointment as a director of Crown Limited, the ultimate holding company of Crown Melbourne Limited. The Commission found:
that it is satisfied Helen Anne Coonan is of good repute pursuant to section 28A(4)(a) of the Casino Control Act 1991 (the Act);
that it is satisfied Helen Anne Coonan is of sound and stable financial background pursuant to section 28A(4)(b) of the Act;
that Helen Anne Coonan does not have business associations who or which are not of good repute or who have undesirable or unsatisfactory financial resources pursuant to section 28A(4)(c) of the Act.
The Commission determined:
to approve Helen Anne Coonan as suitable to be concerned in or associated with the
business of a casino operator, pursuant to the criteria set out under sections 28A(4)(a), 28A(4)(b) and 28A(4)(c) of the Act.
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NEW ASSOCIATE OF THE HOLDER OF A KENO LICENCE AND WAGERING & BETTING LICENCE - –
ELMER FUNKE KUPPER
Tabcorp Holdings Limited (Tabcorp Holdings) is the ultimate holding company of Tabcorp Investments No.5 Pty Ltd, the holder of a Keno Licence, and Tabcorp Wagering (Vic) Pty Ltd, the holder of the Wagering & Betting Licence pursuant to the Act. The Commission found that: it is satisfied Elmer Funke Kupper is of good repute pursuant to section 10.4A.1(a) of the
Gambling Regulations Act 2003 (the Act);
that it is satisfied Elmer Funke Kupper is of sound and stable financial background pursuant to section 10.4A.1(b) of the Act;
that Elmer Funke Kupper does not have business associations who or which are not of good repute or who have undesirable or unsatisfactory financial resources pursuant to section 10.4A.1(c) of the Act.
The Commission determined: to approve Elmer Funke Kupper as suitable to be concerned in or associated with the
keno business of Tabcorp Investments No.5 Pty Ltd, the holder of the Keno Licence, and the wagering business of Tabcorp Wagering (Vic) Pty Ltd, the holder of the Wagering & Betting Licence, pursuant to section 10.4A.7 of the Act.
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REQUEST FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME TO NOMINATE A NOMINEE – ABRUZZO CLUB
Abruzzo Club applied for an extension of time to nominate a natural person to be nominee in respect of the Club’s approved venue pursuant to section 3.4.14(3) of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003. The Commission determined: to approve the request by Abruzzo Club Inc for an extension of time until 16 June 2012
to nominate a natural person to be nominee.
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REQUEST FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME TO NOMINATE A NOMINEE –
PASCOE VALE RSL SUB-BRANCH INC
Pascoe Vale RSL Sub-Branch Inc applied for an extension of time to nominate a natural person to be nominee in respect of the Club’s approved venue pursuant to section 3.4.14(3) of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003. The Commission determined: to approve the request by Pascoe Vale RSL Sub-Branch Inc for an extension of time
until 30 May 2012 to nominate a natural person to be nominee.
