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The CCV office regularly receives calls from member clubs with questions about their liquor licence. Committee members of licensed clubs have certain obligations associated with theclub’s liquor licence.
Firstly, it is important to ensure all staff and committee members of the club are familiar with their obligations under the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 and understand the consequences of breaches. We suggest that all committee members are provided with a copy of the club’s liquor licence and ensure that it is appropriately displayed with all the required signage. CV also recommends that all Committee members undertake Responsible Service of Alcohol training.
Below is a summary of the most frequently asked questions over the past 12 months.
Q: Who can be served liquor in licensed club premises?
A: Members, guests of members and authorised gaming visitors.
Q: When must a club renew its licence or BYO permit?
A: Licence renewal fees are due for payment on 31 December each year. If the renewalfees are not paid by 31 March, the licence or permit ceases to be in force and you can nolonger serve or consume alcohol on the club premises.
Q: How does a club change its days and hours of operation on a permanent basis?
A: The club will need to complete a variation application for different trading hours.
Q: Can a club sub-let the right to supply liquor?
A: No, unless an application to sub-let has been submitted and approved. It is anoffence for a licensee to permit other persons to carry on a business without consent. An example of letting/sub-letting could be where a club wants to bring in an experiencedcaterer to run the kitchen. The external caterer would lease the kitchen from the club.The licensee would need to apply for permission to allow this to occur.
Q: What does a club need to do to increase the size of its approved licensed area?
A: The club is required to submit an application for variation of its licence.
Q: How can we sell liquor in our club rooms to opposing teams and officials?
A: This may be handled in two ways:
The rules of the club can make provision for opposition teams and officials to be honorarymembers for the day of competition.
Alternatively, the club may make provision in their rules to enter into reciprocal arrangements with clubs against whom they compete. Members of opposition clubswith whom the club shares reciprocal rights can use the club facilities as they would their own.
Q: There are 3 separate clubs that use the premises- who holds the Liquor Licence?
A: The Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 requires a single licensee or nominee to be responsible for a liquor licence. When 2 or more clubs share the same premises over a 12-month period, they each hold their own liquor licence, and both pay the costs of an annual liquor licence.
Clubs interested in reducing the cost of holding a liquor licence could consider the following options:
• Option 1 – Amalgamate the clubs that jointly use the facilities. A number of clubs are now taking this step to more efficiently manage a range of activities and responsibilities, including those relating to the supply of liquor.
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In FY25, Victorian Keno players enjoyed almost 10 million wins worth more than $131.9 million.
For many club patrons across Victoria, FY25 was a year to remember – all thanks to a life-changing Keno win.
Victorian players had a standout year, tallying over 9.9 million Keno wins collectively worth than $131.9 million in prize money.
In FY25, Keno players across the eastern states of mainland Australia celebrated more than 76 million wins collectively worth more than $1.2 billion.
During this time, Keno crowned 20 millionaires and multi-millionaires who together took home more than $57.9 million. Two of these major jackpot winners were from Victoria.
Laverton woman thanks ‘manifestation magic’ for Keno win
A Laverton woman shared she was left thanking the universe after she scored a $60,000 Keno Classic 8 Spot prize at Club Laverton in the weeks leading up to last Christmas.
“It was a big surprise! Especially coming up to Christmas, it’s perfect!” she cheered.
“Do you want to hear something really funny? I just wrote in my diary the day before winning, ‘Thank you, universe, for my Keno 8 Spot win’. Then it really came true!
“I’m a firm believer in the law of attraction and manifestation, and I love affirmations!
“It was awesome seeing all eight numbers pop up on the screen.
“I’ve had a few wins in Keno over the years. It’s like the stars align for me when I play - it’s my thing!”
Club Laverton manager Gus Alimovski said the team happily shared in the excitement with their major Keno winner.
“What an incredible win for our patron! It’s always great hearing these winning stories, and now we have another one to share with our patrons,” he said.
“We’re thrilled for our customer, and we hope to see more Keno winners in our venue soon.”
All eyes on a winning FY26
Keno’s National Partner Manager Luke Harrison said he couldn’t wait to see which Victorian clubs welcomed the next big Keno winners.
“Last financial year, players at Victorian clubs celebrated some impressive victories,” he said.
“A key highlight has been the growing popularity of Keno’s Bonus and Replay features among club patrons. This trend reflects how venues are successfully connecting with their customers, sharing updates on jackpot increases, promotional offers, and game enhancements.
“When players opt into Keno Bonus, they unlock the chance to multiply their winnings by up to ten times, while the Replay option adds another layer of excitement.
“Many players are still unaware of these features, making it vital for staff to start conversations and educate them on the full range of Keno possibilities!”
Mr Harrison said the solid Keno performance at Victorian clubs last financial year laid a strong foundation for continued success in FY26.
“Clubs across Victoria are embracing fresh approaches to elevate the customer experience, and Keno’s rising popularity is playing a key role in that journey,” he said.
“There’s also a wide array of Keno resources available to clubs, from eye-catching point-of-sale materials to engaging promotions, all designed to keep the game front and centre.
“As the new financial year unfolds, Keno is looking forward to celebrating more big wins for Victorian club patrons, and more success stories for the clubs that host them.”
Contact your Business Development Manager to find out how Keno can best support your club in FY26.
Visit Keno Connect for more information on maximising Keno in your club - www.kenoconnect.com.au
