Disciplinary and prosecution media releases – Illegal gaming houses
Media statements are issued to advise of disciplinary outcomes and prosecutions.
2026
25 June 2026 - Fines and licence cancellations after gaming raids
2025
25 July 2025 - Fines for organiser and others involved in an illegal gaming house
2024
14 February 2024 - Gaming house busts send strong message to illegal operators
Prosecution summaries
| Prosecution Summary of Conviction | |||||
Offender: Qiaojun HUANG | |||||
| Legislation | Gaming and Wagering Commission Act 1987 | ||||
| Charge Number | Sentenced Date | Regulation | Section | Penalty | |
| R379/2024 | 13 April 2026 | N/A | S.41(3)(a) | $20,000 | |
| BREACH(ES) | |||||
| Being a person concerned in the conduct of gambling at a common gaming house | |||||
| DETAILS | |||||
| The accused was found to be acting as a dealer at a common gaming house. | |||||
| OUTCOME | Conviction and sentenced | ||||
| FINE | $20,000 | ||||
| COSTS | $506.80 | ||||
| COURT | Perth Magistrates Court | ||||
| Prosecution Summary of Conviction | |||||
Offender: NAME NOT RELEASED | |||||
| Legislation | Gaming and Wagering Commission Act 1987 | ||||
| Charge Number | Sentenced Date | Regulation | Section | Penalty | |
| R379/2024 | 11 March 2026 | N/A | S.41(3)(a) GWC Act | $100 | |
| BREACH(ES) | |||||
| Being a person concerned in the conduct of gambling at a common gaming house | |||||
| DETAILS | |||||
| The accused was found to be participating in illegal gaming at a common gaming house. | |||||
| OUTCOME | Convicted and sentenced – Spent Conviction Order granted. | ||||
| FINE | $100 | ||||
| COSTS | $506.80 | ||||
| COURT | Perth Magistrates Court | ||||
| Prosecution Summary of Conviction | |||||
Offender: Shuo GAO | |||||
| Legislation | Gaming and Wagering Commission Act 1987 | ||||
| Charge Number | Sentenced Date | Regulation | Section | Penalty | |
| SSO 3518.23 | 11 February 2026 | N/A | S.41(3)(b) GWC Act | $4,000 | |
| BREACH(ES) | |||||
| The owner of a premises allows gambling at a common gaming house. | |||||
| DETAILS | |||||
| Managed massage business at location of Common Gaming House and allowed premises to be used for gambling. | |||||
| OUTCOME | Convicted and sentenced | ||||
| FINE | $4,000 | ||||
| COSTS | $4,389 in prosecution costs | ||||
| COURT | Perth Magistrates Court | ||||
| Prosecution Summary of Conviction | |||||
Offender: Steven Mark BURGESS | |||||
| Legislation | Gaming and Wagering Commission Act 1987 | ||||
| Charge Number | Sentenced Date | Regulation | Section | Penalty | |
| R368/2024 | 7 November 2025 | N/A | S.41(3)(a) GWC Act and S.43A(2) GWC Act | $5,200 | |
| BREACH(ES) | |||||
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| DETAILS | |||||
| Organiser and advertiser of Common Gaming House. Previously held Gaming Operator Certificate which is now cancelled. Owner and operator of a former Gaming Equipment Supplier, which has now been revoked. | |||||
| OUTCOME | Convicted and sentenced | ||||
| FINE | $5,200 | ||||
| COSTS | $721.33 | ||||
| COURT | Perth Magistrates Court | ||||
| Prosecution Summary of Conviction | |||||
Offender: Scott Aaron WILKINSON | |||||
| Legislation | Gaming and Wagering Commission Act 1987 | ||||
| Charge Number | Sentenced Date | Regulation | Section | Penalty | |
| R368/2024 | 7 November 2025 | N/A | S.41(3)(a) GWC Act | $3,700 | |
| BREACH(ES) | |||||
| Being a person concerned in the conduct of gambling at a common gaming house | |||||
| DETAILS | |||||
| The accused was found to be acting as a dealer at a common gaming house. Previously held Gaming Operator Certificate which has now been cancelled. | |||||
| OUTCOME | Convicted and sentenced | ||||
| FINE | $3,700 | ||||
| COSTS | $271.33 | ||||
| COURT | Perth Magistrates Court | ||||
| Prosecution Summary of Conviction | |||||
Offender: Hsin Feng HSIEH | |||||
| Legislation | Gaming and Wagering Commission Act 1987 | ||||
| Charge Number | Sentenced Date | Regulation | Section | Penalty | |
| R368/2024 | 7 November 2025 | S.41(3)(a) GWC Act | $3,000 | ||
| BREACH(ES) | |||||
| Being a person concerned in the conduct of gambling at a common gaming house | |||||
| DETAILS | |||||
| The accused was found to be acting as a dealer at a common gaming house. Previously held Gaming Operator Certificate which has now been cancelled. | |||||
| OUTCOME | Convicted and sentenced | ||||
| FINE | $3,000 | ||||
| COSTS | $320.33 | ||||
| COURT | Perth Magistrates Court | ||||
| Prosecution Summary of Conviction | |||||
Offender: Qiaojun HUANG | |||||
| Legislation | Gaming and Wagering Commission Act 1987 | ||||
| Charge Number | Sentenced Date | Regulation | Section | Penalty | |
| R163/2023 | 9 July 2025
| N/A | S.41(3)(a) GWC Act | $10,000 | |
| BREACH(ES) | |||||
| Being a person concerned in the conduct of gambling at a common gaming house | |||||
| DETAILS | |||||
| The accused was found to be acting as a dealer at a common gaming house. | |||||
| OUTCOME | Convicted and sentenced | ||||
| FINE | $10,000 | ||||
| COSTS | Unknown | ||||
| COURT | Perth Magistrates Court | ||||
| Prosecution Summary of Conviction | |||||
Offender: Stephen WONG | |||||
| Legislation | Gaming and Wagering Commission Act 1987 | ||||
| Charge Number | Sentenced Date | Regulation | Section | Penalty | |
| SSO 2282.23 | 9 July 2025
| N/A | S.41(3)(a) GWC Act | $10,000 | |
| BREACH(ES) | |||||
| Being a person concerned in the conduct of gambling at a common gaming house | |||||
| DETAILS | |||||
| Coordinator and facilitator of Common Gaming House – Organised games, paid wages and transported cash. Former licensed croupier at Crown Perth. | |||||
| OUTCOME | Convicted and sentenced | ||||
| FINE | $10,000 | ||||
| COSTS | Unknown | ||||
| COURT | Perth Magistrates Court | ||||
| Prosecution Summary of Conviction | |||||
Offender: NAME NOT RELEASED | |||||
| Legislation | Gaming and Wagering Commission Act 1987 | ||||
| Charge Number | Sentenced Date | Regulation | Section | Penalty | |
| SSO 2296.23 | 9 July 2025 | N/A | S.41(3)(a) GWC Act | $5,000 | |
| BREACH(ES) | |||||
| Being a person concerned in the conduct of gambling at a common gaming house | |||||
| DETAILS | |||||
| Dealer at a Common Gaming House. Was employed as croupier at Crown Perth. Casino licence has since been cancelled. | |||||
| OUTCOME | Convicted and sentenced - Spent Conviction Order granted | ||||
| FINE | $5,000 | ||||
| COSTS | Unknown | ||||
| COURT | Perth Magistrates Court | ||||
