There are often strict local government planning requirements that must be met in relation to gaming machines. In relation to hotels and clubs, a venue requires both a gaming venue licence and also a permit/licence for each gaming machine a venue operates. Social gaming (as described) is not generally regulated by gambling regulators; however, age classifications and other restrictions apply to such games. Dr Livingstone says the United Kingdom, which permits online casinos, demonstrates why Australian authorities shouldn’t loosen the rules. “At some point we need to start seriously negotiating an international......

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