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Increased penalties to strengthen gambling laws in WA

Feb 5, 2025
The WA Government has increased enforcement powers and penalties to bolster the regulation of Western Australia’s gambling industry through law reform.
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Call out to BudgetBet clients owed money

Jan 31, 2025
The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) and the Gaming and Wagering Commission of Western Australia (GWC) are appealing to clients who are owed money by former online gambling platform BudgetBet (licence number BM001279) to come forward and register their claim.
Gary Dreibergs, Chair, Gaming and Wagering Commission and Paul Papalia, Minister for Police; Corrective Services; Racing and Gaming; Defence Industry; Veterans Issues

Gaming authorities raid an illegal high-stakes poker venue in Perth

Jun 7, 2024
Gaming authorities and the WA Police Force have carried out a raid on a suspected illegal gaming house, shutting down a high-stakes poker event at an industrial premises in Wangara.
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New Chair appointed to the Gaming and Wagering Commission

Mar 26, 2024
The government has announced the appointment of highly respected former Deputy Police Commissioner Gary Dreibergs for a three-year term.
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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.
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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).
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).
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State Government appoints 2 new Gaming and Wagering Commission members

Jul 4, 2022
Racing and Gaming Minister Dr Tony Buti has appointed 2 new members to the Gaming and Wagering Commission (GWC), bringing the total number of appointees this year to 4.
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