A hotelier or registered club must ensure each approved gaming machine on its premises is not operated for the purposes of gambling between 4 am and 10 am on each day of the week (the "general 6-hour shutdown period"), subject to any approved 3-hour weekend variation (s.40), hardship dispensation (s.40A), or early-opener provision (s.41).
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Maximum 100 penalty units per s.39; further 100 PU exposure under s.42(4) for breach of an approved variation. Note: Gaming Machines Amendment (Mandatory Shutdown Period) Bill 2025 proposing midnight–10am shutdown is NOT law as at 2026-05-05.
Consequences are summarised from the underlying legislation. Specific penalties depend on the breach pattern, prior history, and the regulator's enforcement posture. Talk to a liquor and gaming lawyer for a definitive view of your venue's exposure.
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