Gaming – News

NSW BOOSTS SUPPORT FOR GAMBLEAWARE WEEK

Posted on October 24th, 2025 by Jane Louise
New South Wales, like South Australia, is recognising GambleAware Week this week (20 to 26 October), when people experiencing gambling harm and those affected by it are being reminded that free and effective support services are available. The government initiative

TABCORP FINED MILLIONS FOR SPAMMING VIPs

Posted on June 23rd, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
Australia’s media watchdog has fined Tabcorp millions for breaches of anti-spamming laws after it sent thousands of text messages to VIP customers. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) penalised Tabcorp Holdings Limited (ASX:TAH) $4,003,270 after conducting an investigation that

VICTORIA PUTS OFF CARDED PLAY

Posted on May 28th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
Victorian venues have been given a reprieve on dramatic gaming regulation reform, with the Allan government kicking the problem down the road until after the next election. In 2023 came the sudden announcement by former premier Daniel Andrews that a

NSW GOVT BACKS UP ON EGM BUYBACK

Posted on March 26th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
The Minns government in NSW has changed tack on its bid to remove 9,500 EGMs from the state’s venues, on the basis of following evidence-based policy that “gets the balance right”. In the pre-election fervour of 2023 Labor outlined a

LATEST GAMING INDUSTRY ATTACK: TAX RETURNS

Posted on October 30th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney
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

ALH FINED $178K OVER TEENAGE GAMBLING

Posted on October 14th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney
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

THE TRIBULATIONS OF A CASHLESS GAMING TRIAL

Posted on September 25th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney
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