NSW INTRODUCES NEW LAWS TO CURB GAMBLING HARM

This month marked the commencement of new laws in New South Wales aimed at minimising gambling harm in venues with gaming machines. Studies have indicated that gaming machines pose the greatest risk of gambling harm. In response, the NSW Government

ROMSEY CLUB’S HOTEL BID DENIED

The Romsey Football Netball Club (RFNC) has had its application for 50 gaming machines at the Romsey Hotel refused by the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC). A panel of three commissioners comprising Fran Thorn (chair), Andrew Scott (deputy

WHAT WILL BE THE COST OF CASHLESS GAMING?

As the biggest ever trial of cashless gaming is rolled out across New South Wales, the realities of the harm-reduction initiatives are taking shape, as Crown’s lauded goal to be the ‘safest casino’ sees a thousand jobs slashed. The Independent

CASHLESS GAMING TRIAL KICKS OFF

The much-anticipated Minns government's greatly expanded cashless gaming trial has begun, at a key location, as the program is rolled out over coming weeks. The cashless trial is slated to be applied to 4,000 machines, across 27 NSW venues. Results

CASHLESS GAMING TRIAL GREATLY EXPANDED AMID NATIONAL REFORMS

The Minns administration is forging ahead with its gambling reforms, announcing the massively expanded cashless trial as the Federal government closes the loophole on credit cards. Since being elected last March, the Minns government has implemented multiple reforms, including reducing

DRUNK GAMBLER SUES STAR OVER MILLIONS IN LOSSES

A high-roller staying at The Star on the Gold Coast is suing the venue over $3.8 million he lost in a matter of hours while inebriated. Shakeel Latimer, now aged 40 years, resides in the Sydney suburb of Catherine Field,

CASHLESS GAMING TRIAL HITS VOLUNTEER PAYDIRT

The election-promised cashless gaming trial due to be rolled out in venues across NSW has been flooded with volunteer operators, and may involve many more gaming machines than originally stipulated. Under pressure from anti-gaming advocates and in the wake of

ILGA WINS COURT APPEAL OVER GAMING CONDITIONS

The Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority (ILGA) has emerged victor in a battle over its jurisdictional powers and gaming regulations at a series of pubs owned by Knox Hotels. In 2021, Jim Knox’ group applied to increase the poker machine

VICTORIA CRACKS THE WHIP ON GAMING REFORM

The Victorian Government has ramped up its gaming reform policies, with a major announcement and a crackdown on venues by the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC). With the ink still drying on the state’s new EGM surrender scheme

EBET UNVEILS NEW OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE

Venue Digital Technology P/L has announced it has taken control of gaming technology company eBet. Formerly Tabcorp owned, eBet currently boasts more than 525 venues and 30k EGMs on its books. Acquisition of the company was completed on 1 February,