The Minns administration in NSW is preparing for its latest tranche of gaming reforms, it says are designed to tackle both problem gambling and criminal activity. This proposal sees facial recognition cameras installed in every pub and club. Facial recognition technology (FRT) can reduce the burden on staff to identify excluded patrons in often crowded […]
The Victorian government is proceeding with its reforms dubbed “the strictest gambling laws in Australia” as it moves legislation through parliament to create the framework for mandatory carded play. Poker machines (EGMs) were introduced in Victoria in 1992, and the number of machines has not changed much since the initial statewide cap of 30K. The
Online and hospitality bet-maker Entain P/L is shaking things up, as it’s pursued in the Federal Court by Australia’s financial watchdog AUSTRAC. After two years investigating, AUSTRAC (the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre) commenced civil penalty proceedings in December alleging serious and systemic non-compliance with Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) laws.
Pubs hold a cherished place in Australian culture, offering warmth and camaraderie. However, the digital age presents new opportunities to evolve while maintaining these beloved traditions. By embracing modern gaming options, pubs can enhance customer experiences without losing their classic charm. Australian pubs have long been the heart of communities, known for their welcoming atmosphere
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The long-awaited report on the NSW trial of cashless gaming has landed, and industry is calling the exercise a complete failure, as the oversight panel admits it could never achieve what was hoped. In response to electioneering and the NSW Crime Commission findings that a significant amount of the money put into EGMs was the
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Pundits calling for the unadulterated application of strict reforms on gaming machines are crying foul over the looming hurdles of the NSW cashless trial, conveniently ignoring nuance and conflating numbers to further sensationalise gambling. Answering public pressure in the lead-up to the 2023 election, the Minns government promised a trial of a system to use
An article of accusation in the Sydney Morning Herald this week has stirred up a hornet’s nest and claims a pending ‘government clampdown’ on gaming companies claiming legal tax credits through the ATO’s R&D incentive scheme. The topic arose following a recent, unprecedented transparency report by the ATO detailing the companies claiming the most through
The Victorian regular has hit ALH with multiple fines totalling $177,500 over charges relating to a minor repeatedly playing EGMs, and for inadequate supervision of gaming rooms. The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) issued charges against Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group (ALH) for allowing a teenager to gamble on multiple occasions between
The NSW government’s pioneering cashless gaming trial, due to report results in November, may struggle to meet its mandate as participation wanes. Driving a climate for reform, the state’s former Premier and Coalition government had planned to make all poker machines cashless by 2028. In response, Labor went on to win the election with a
Contrary to mainstream media reports, an increase in EGM numbers and revenue is not due to market demand or opportunism, but an attempt to maintain position as revenue flatlines. Clubs and pubs are accused of pulling machines out of storage to “meet booming demand” in light of recent data on gaming room numbers and revenues.
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