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Provided by Brett Boon
Brett acts for clubs, venue operators, gaming machine licensees and industry participants on gaming and gambling law matters. His clients include operators in the recreational and hospitality sector, sporting clubs and organisations requiring specialist advice on gaming compliance, licensing and regulatory engagement.
Brett advises on gaming and gambling licensing, regulatory compliance and the legal requirements governing gaming machine installation and operation in recreational venues. His sports and entertainment practice covers commercial arrangements, governance matters and regulatory compliance for sporting bodies, clubs and entertainment sector clients.
Brett advises on gaming licensing matters that require careful navigation of state-based regulatory regimes, licence applications and conditions, and the specific requirements governing gaming machine operations in non-casino venues. His practice spans both advisory and transactional work for clients where gaming compliance and licensing are central commercial considerations.
Brett is recognised in Chambers Asia Pacific 2026 as an active adviser across a variety of gaming and gambling issues, with particular experience in gaming machine licensing for recreational locations. His specialism in this regulated and operationally complex area distinguishes his practice within the Sports and Entertainment sector.
Brett regularly speaks at club industry conferences on the important issues concerning the industry. Brett was appointed by ClubsNSW to the industry's peak governance body, the Code Authority. The Authority administers the Code of Conduct for registered clubs in NSW and hears and determines complaints made under the Code. Brett continues to be a sitting member of the Authority.
Appointed by Clubs NSW to the Code Authority, inducted into the Club Managers Association of Australia Hall of Fame.
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Brett Boon of Thomsons in Sydney is an active adviser on a variety of gaming and gambling issues. He has particular experience in assisting clients with licensing issues in relation to the installation of gaming machines in recreational locations.
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Regulation of gaming machines in NSW – a whole new ball game!
Clubs may be aware of a recent decision by the NSW Court of Appeal (COA) in three cases involving applications by hotels for transfer, lease and/or applications for increase in gaming machine thresholds: NSW Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority (ILGA) v Whitebull HTL Pty Ltd & Ors NSWCA 224.
Regulation of gaming machines in NSW – a whole new ball game!
Clubs may be aware of a recent decision by the NSW Court of Appeal (COA) in three cases involving applications by hotels for transfer, lease and/or applications for increase in gaming machine thresholds: NSW Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority (ILGA) v Whitebull HTL Pty Ltd & Ors NSWCA 224.