Gaming – General

BLENDING TRADITIONAL PUB CHARM WITH CONTEMPORARY CASINO THRILLS

Posted on March 25th, 2025 by Bazoom
By combining the nostalgic appeal of traditional pubs with the excitement of casino games, venues can attract a diverse crowd. This fusion offers a unique experience that enhances the social atmosphere of pubs while boosting customer satisfaction. The integration of

PUBS FACING MORE GAMING REFORM

Posted on February 21st, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
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

FINANCIAL WATCHDOG CHASING ENTAIN

Posted on February 19th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
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

PRESERVING AUSSIE PUB HERITAGE WHILE EMBRACING DIGITAL GAMING

Posted on February 19th, 2025 by Guest content
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

GAMING REFORM: NO EASY SOLUTIONS

Posted on November 18th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney
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

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

REGULATOR CRACKDOWN ON ILLEGAL GAMBLING INCENTIVES

Posted on June 22nd, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
The NSW regulator is warning higher fines are on the cards for illegal gambling ads, as it continues a “zero-tolerance approach” to publication of illegal gambling inducements. Liquor & Gaming NSW has recently issued online betting operators with more than

WILL YOUR GAMING ROOM PLAY BALL?

Posted on October 8th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
Many pubs are soon to resume trading, and experts recommend testing the gaming room equipment beforehand to fend off any surprise failures. Pubs in locked down segments of NSW are allowed to open the doors again from Monday (11 October),

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

NEWCASTLE TRADIE WINS BIGGEST KENO PRIZE EVER

Posted on August 13th, 2018 by Clyde Mooney
The biggest cash prize in Australia in Keno history has been won by a Newcastle tradie, his ten numbers collecting him $7,898,799.30. The 43-year-old worker, who has asked to remain anonymous, has been a player of Keno’s regular five-number game,