Gaming

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

GAMING EXPO COUNTS DOWN

Posted on July 3rd, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
Now less than six weeks’ away, the 2019 Australasian Gaming Expo is urging hospitality professionals to keep up with customer expectations by checking out the latest in cutting-edge products and services for pubs. The Expo (AGE) is the biggest hospitality

AGE EXPANDS SEMINARS FOR 2019

Posted on March 18th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
The Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE) has announced that the Seminar Program at the 2019 event will be expanding. Following positive attendee feedback on the inaugural 2018 seminars, the Gaming Technologies Association, organiser of the annual AGE, will be broadening the

GAMING EXPO REGISTRATION OPEN AS EXHIBITOR SPACE FILLS

Posted on February 11th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
Visitor registration is now open for the Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE) for 2019, promising more exhibitors and seminars as the big hospitality trade show celebrates three decades. The 2019 AGE will take place 13 - 15 August, at its home

NEW TAX TO BENEFIT NSW PUBS

Posted on November 12th, 2018 by Clyde Mooney
The new Point of Consumption tax on online wagering in NSW closes a loophole benefitting internet betting companies, and represents a step toward fair play for venues. NSW Liquor & Gaming has announced the new PoC tax of ten per