Gaming

INTERNATIONAL BANKTECH ACQUIRES GLOBAL GAMING TO BROADEN SERVICES

Posted on June 3rd, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
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

Posted on March 4th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
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

AUSTRALASIAN GAMING EXPO FILLING FAST FOR BUMPER YEAR

Posted on March 4th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
The Australasian Gaming Expo is still five months away, but is shaping up to be the biggest yet as exhibitor space and bookings near capacity. This year’s Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE) will take place Tuesday, 9 August, through to Thursday,

PANANIA PUB LAUNCHES WITH NEW TAB SPORTS BETTING PLATFORM

Posted on February 26th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
One of the country’s top gaming operators is piloting an advanced new betting platform at his newly-acquired pub in Panania. Mark Malloy purchased the Panania Hotel last June for around $15 million, citing considerable ongoing support and help from family

TABCORP DOWN AND UP AMID CHANGING TIMES

Posted on February 5th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
Tabcorp continues to morph to meet the changing market, announcing a new partnership and profit results in transformation. The ASX-listed Australian gaming giant released its half-yearly results yesterday, which spoke mostly of profits down due to capex and restructure in

GAMING EXPO ANNOUNCED FOR AUGUST

Posted on January 29th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
The Gaming Technologies Association has announced dates for this year’s Australasian Gaming Expo, which is set to be yet again one of the world’s largest gaming technology events. Set to showcase over 200 exhibitors across 17,000+ square metres of the

REVIEW HEARS BOTH SIDES SLAM INTEGRITY OF ONLINE BETTING

Posted on December 4th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
Debate over the impact of off-shore sports wagering has blown up again following submissions to the O’Farrell review by the major sporting bodies and industry stakeholders including the AHA. The 2001 Interactive Gambling Act allows for “in-play” betting via land-based

GAMING FIGURES SHOW DEMAND EVEN WITHOUT SUPPLY

Posted on November 25th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
The latest gaming figures from ILGA speak to the argument that supply is not the key factor in the proliferation of gaming – with revenue rising as machine numbers fall. The 2014-15 report into gaming in NSW by the Independent

GAMBLING RESEARCH AUSTRALIA PUTS PERSPECTIVE TO REAL HELP

Posted on October 21st, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
Gambling Research Australia has conducted the largest research program on self-help strategies and implementation in Australia, with important results for potential problems gamblers. The GRA’s study provides comprehensive descriptions and analysis of self-help strategies, within an Australian context. It cites