Gaming

GOLD COAST MAN WINS BIG AT ALH TAVERN

Posted on July 21st, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
A local man struck gold at the Benowa Tavern, bagging a major Keno prize of more than $1.6 million. A recent draw identified a Keno Classic 10 Spot entry as winner of $1,602,500, purchased at ALH’s Benowa Tavern, Benowa.  The

VICTORIA CRACKS THE WHIP ON GAMING REFORM

Posted on July 19th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
The Victorian Government has ramped up its gaming reform policies, with a major announcement and a crackdown on venues by the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC). With the ink still drying on the state’s new EGM surrender scheme

CASHLESS GAMING TRIAL HACKED AND HALTED

Posted on June 28th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
Hackers have ended a trial on cashless gaming, after reports the system was breached in a cyber-attack. The digital wallet trial began last October, under the Perrottet government, at Wests Newcastle leagues club at New Lambton, installed on 144 Aristocrat

EBET UNVEILS NEW OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE

Posted on February 13th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
Venue Digital Technology P/L has announced it has taken control of gaming technology company eBet. Formerly Tabcorp owned, eBet currently boasts more than 525 venues and 30k EGMs on its books. Acquisition of the company was completed on 1 February,

LIBERALS GO ALL-IN ON GAMING REFORM

Posted on February 6th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
Claiming extensive consultation with industry, Premier Perrottet has unveiled his election policy to overhaul the operation of poker machines, heralded to finally “put a stop to problem gambling”. The changes are to be implemented should the Liberal government be re-elected

TABCORP BITES BACK OVER ENTAIN PUB DEAL

Posted on November 23rd, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
Betting giant Tabcorp has begun the sabre-rattling at rival Entain, lodging proceedings in the NSW Supreme Court over a partnership with the AHA threatening its prized retail betting licence in NSW. Tabcorp (ASX:TAH) has the exclusive licence on retail betting

PREMIER CONTINUES CRUSADE ON CASHLESS HIGHGROUND

Posted on November 11th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has doubled down on his crusade to impose cashless gaming on NSW pubs and clubs, despite evidence of the potential side-effects and pause by other political leaders.  As the Premier mandates an end to criminals using

MANDATORY CASHLESS GAMING LOOMS AS ELECTION ISSUE

Posted on November 7th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
Keeping gaming in the political spotlight, NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet plans to work toward a cashless gaming card system for clubs and pubs before the election, in March.  In late October the Crime Commission released its long-awaited report on money

GAMING MANAGER SENTENCED OVER $30k IN DODGY BETS

Posted on October 24th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
A gaming manager at ALH’s Vale Hotel has been sentenced over more than $30k in fraudulent bets she placed on Keno, attempting to cover financial burdens from her mother’s gambling. A court heard 24-year-old Nikkita Faye Clutterbuck was working a