Gaming

ALH COPS HEAVY PENALTIES FOR NSW GAMING BREACHES

Posted on July 13th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
An extensive investigation by Liquor & Gaming NSW has resulted in a massive fine and closure penalty for ALH after two of its NSW venues were found to have provided free drinks to gaming patrons. Australian Leisure & Hospitality, 75

PUNTER LOSES MILLIONS AFTER LURED BY SPORTS BETTING

Posted on July 13th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
Self-confessed chronic gambler Gavin Fineff is facing possible prison for the misappropriation of funds used to pay three major gambling companies he says targeted his custom. A special investigation by the ABC cites the case of Fineff, who recently had

MASSIVE JUMP IN ONLINE GAMING BODES BATTLE FOR VENUES

Posted on June 17th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
Emerging research reveals a massive increase in illegal online gaming as pubs and clubs were forced to shut due to COVID-19. The data comes from Google Trends and Analytics, showing record highs in internet searches in Australia and abroad, believed

ONLINE GAMING SOARS AS VENUES SIT IDLE

Posted on April 17th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
A new study has revealed a 67 per cent increase in online gambling was measured in the first week after the closure of venues, underlining previous arguments for less criticism of licensed gaming venues. The research by credit bureau Illion

GLOBAL GAMING MACHINE COUNT

Posted on November 6th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
The Gaming Technologies Association has released its latest World Count of Gaming Machines, providing insight into the global industry through a snapshot of gaming machines worldwide. The report specifies definitions of gaming machines, and their presence in casinos, clubs, pubs

GOVT RELEASES GAMBLING SURVEY 2019

Posted on November 1st, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
The NSW Government today released a major new study into gambling in NSW commissioned by the Responsible Gambling Fund. The NSW Gambling Survey 2019 questioned 10,000 people on gambling in the past 12 months. It found overall levels of gambling

CHANGES TO NSW BAND CLASSIFICATIONS

Posted on October 21st, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
The Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority has approved updates to the band system used to assess applications for gaming machines to reflect data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ 2016 Census. The ABS sets the Statistical Areas Level 2 (SA2)

NEW AML AND CTF RESOURCES FOR GAMING PUBS

Posted on October 4th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
Financial intelligence agency AUSTRAC has produced new products for pubs and clubs with gaming, highlighting the risks of money laundering and financial crimes. The agency’s powers and approach have been strengthened since the Hayne royal commission, and it has recorded

RACE IS ON AS SEASON JUMPS

Posted on October 2nd, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
Entering racing season, Tabcorp and Racing NSW have each released new TVCs celebrating the industry and offering light-hearted advice on not turning into your parent.  In September Tabcorp launched a major new campaign that aimed to move beyond the noise

NSW AND VICTORIA GAMING RESULTS BRING GROWTH AND CRITICS

Posted on August 7th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
The latest figures released by NSW and Victorian authorities show continued rise in the gaming sector, with the south still recording higher average earnings. This week the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) released news of its gaming