TABCORP FURTHERS DIGITAL PUSH INTO VENUES

Gaming giant Tabcorp is unleashing its latest pushes into the evolving marketplace for punters, with two sophisticated new digital products to drive foot traffic and revenue into licensed venues. Digital has transformed the gambling marketplace by allowing punters to bet

GOVT TO TIGHTEN RULES AROUND ONLINE BETTING

Federal legislation to close loopholes in the Interactive Gambling Act (IGA) and protect venues from online in-play betting has passed the first step in parliament. The Interactive Gambling Amendment Bill 2016 was introduced to the House of Representatives last Thursday

COUNCIL TWICE OVERRULED BLOCKING APPLICATION FOR MORE POKIES

The Langwarrin Hotel will go ahead with its twice-approved additional poker machines, despite continued cries by a dissenting Frankston Council for more power. Beretta’s Langwarrin Hotel in Langwarrin is a large-format club-style hotel with a broad offering of dining, entertainment,

PADDY WAGON COP SHOP PUB OPENS TO LEGAL OMENS

New Irish pub Paddy Wagon has opened on the site of the old Glenorchy cop shop, greeted with warnings from the Premier about cutting the number of poker machines in the State. Extensive renovations have transformed the nondescript brick building

LIMELIGHT POLLIES LAUNCH HOKI POKIE-LEAKS

Three politicians have launched a ‘whistleblower’ campaign, ostensibly to encourage insiders in the gaming industry to reveal secrets with impunity to the “court of public opinion”. Ambitious parliamentarians Andrew Wilkie MP, NXT Senator Nick Xenophon, and Greens Senator Larissa Waters

GAMING EXPO FUN FACTS: AGE

The 2016 Australasian Gaming Expo is around the corner, and operators the Gaming Technologies Association offers ‘Eight Things You Should Know’ before the Expo. #1. The Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE) was first held in 1990, and has been held every

AGE REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA

For the first time, in 2016 registration to attend the Australasian Gaming Expo can be done through social media. In keeping with the AGE’s (Australasian Gaming Expo) goal to showcase the latest and greatest gaming products and services from around

INTERNATIONAL BANKTECH ACQUIRES GLOBAL GAMING TO BROADEN SERVICES

Sydney-based international payments organisation Banktech has acquired leading systems provider Global Gaming Industries in a mutually beneficial consolidation. Banktech Group P/L was established in 1991, and provides assorted products to hospitality, including ATMs, POS, CRTs (Cash Redemption Terminals) and Intelligent

BIG GAMING LOSES IN HIGH COURT

Gaming giants Tatts Group and Tabcorp have lost their final chance for compensation over Victoria’s poker machines, with the High Court ruling against the foundation of their appeals. After three and a half years and massive legal fees for both