Gaming

KENO FINED OVER SELF-EXCLUSION ERROR

Posted on July 24th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney
State watchdog the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has penalised Keno in Victoria for failing to prevent a person self-excluded from its systems from gambling. In April 2024 a customer made the decision to self-exclude from products provided

AVC RE-SIGNS WITH TABCORP

Posted on July 17th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney
Bolstering its new retail strategy, Tabcorp has announced a renewed partnership with the country’s second-largest operator, Australian Venue Co (AVC). The negotiated five-year agreement, which commenced this month, will see over 100 pubs across AVC hosting TAB’s new retail wagering

TABCORP’S NEW DEAL STILL COURTING BIG PLAYERS

Posted on July 13th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney
While thousands of pubs and clubs have joined Tabcorp in the overhaul of its retail network, many are concerned about their liability and profitability and several of the largest pub groups are yet to be convinced. At the culmination of

LABOR CONFERENCE BROACHES MORE GAMING REFORM

Posted on July 6th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney
As a result of the NSW Labor Conference over the weekend, the state government is expected to make moves toward a proposal for new taxes and changes to gaming legislation in pubs and clubs. The Labor event took place 4-5

VIRTUE SIGNALS DISPLAYED OVER EGM NUMBERS

Posted on June 3rd, 2026 by Clyde Mooney
Advocates of poker machine reform are behind another push to reduce numbers to demonstrate they are doing something, rather than face the real issues. A proposal is being put forward by Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne to cut the number

TAB PUBS ON THE HOOK AS TABCORP GETS INVESTIGATED

Posted on May 25th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney
Operators are unhappy about the revised Tabcorp contracts that will hit up pubs and clubs to pay regulatory fines and reduce or eliminate commissions, as AUSTRAC again investigates the company’s compliance. Tabcorp owns and controls in-venue betting terminals and the

NAVIGATING THE NEW AML & CTF REGULATIONS

Posted on April 13th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney
Austrac’s AML and CTF reforms have come into effect, reflecting the regulator’s mandate for improved governance, processes and calculated risk-based outcomes in a complex regulatory environment. The new regulations began 1 April and apply to all gaming venues – pubs

SHUTDOWN EXEMPTIONS END ACROSS NSW

Posted on March 30th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney
This month hundreds more NSW pubs and clubs will be required to exercise the mandatory six-hour daily gaming machine shutdown as the state government revokes what are deemed ‘outdated’ exemptions. In December Minister for Gaming & Racing David Harris announced

NSW REFORMS LOOK TO FACIAL RECOGNITION

Posted on March 27th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney
The NSW government continues to work with industry on harm minimisation measures to combat high-risk gambling, clamping down on shutdown periods and paving the road to facial recognition technology. Chris Minns’ Labor government has launched a landmark guide for the

WATCHDOG WARNS AS NEW LAWS LOOM

Posted on January 28th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney
As AUSTRAC continues proceedings against one of Australia’s largest club groups, it warns directors they can be liable for breaches and that AML and CTF compliance is not about simply “ticking boxes”.  Mid-2025 the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre