Gaming – News

LIBERALS GO ALL-IN ON GAMING REFORM

Posted on February 6th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
Claiming extensive consultation with industry, Premier Perrottet has unveiled his election policy to overhaul the operation of poker machines, heralded to finally “put a stop to problem gambling”. The changes are to be implemented should the Liberal government be re-elected

PREMIER CONTINUES CRUSADE ON CASHLESS HIGHGROUND

Posted on November 11th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has doubled down on his crusade to impose cashless gaming on NSW pubs and clubs, despite evidence of the potential side-effects and pause by other political leaders.  As the Premier mandates an end to criminals using

MANDATORY CASHLESS GAMING LOOMS AS ELECTION ISSUE

Posted on November 7th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
Keeping gaming in the political spotlight, NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet plans to work toward a cashless gaming card system for clubs and pubs before the election, in March.  In late October the Crime Commission released its long-awaited report on money

FACIAL RECOGNITION ROLL-OUT FOR NSW PUBS AND CLUBS

Posted on October 19th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
The AHA NSW and ClubsNSW have announced a joint initiative to introduce facial recognition technology in all hotel and club gaming rooms, to further combat the onus of problem gambling. Facial recognition is set to become a major part of

ROCKLIFF ROLLING OUT MANDATORY PRE-COMMITMENT IN VENUES

Posted on September 19th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
A shock announcement has the spectre of pre-commitment in gaming rooms back on the floor, after the Rockliff Liberals in Tasmania outlined the upcoming scheme to reduce money through poker machines. People will be required to use a mandatory cashless

GEELONG KICKS OFF GAMING HARM MINIMISATION

Posted on July 27th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
Geelong Council is proceeding with a move to reduce gambling harm through both proactive and passive means, in the wake of the city’s worst ever reported losses. The Gambling Harm Minimisation Policy is a series of actions aiming to walk

CHANGES TO VICTORIAN GAMBLING LAWS

Posted on July 8th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
Victorian Parliament has recently passed amendments to the state’s gaming and liquor Acts that will affect gaming operators and licensed venues. The Gambling and Liquor Legislation Amendment Act 2022 will soon change specific laws regarding gaming, and also amends the

KENO GOES THE LOTT FROM TABCORP

Posted on June 1st, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
Today Australia’s largest lotteries operator has been spun off from parent company Tabcorp, forming the newly ASX-listed The Lottery Corporation, holder of brands The Lott and Keno. Listing 1 June, TLC (ASX:TLC) is the “new driving force” in Australian lottery

MANDATORY PRE-COMMITMENT FOR PUBS AND CLUBS: CROWN

Posted on February 23rd, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
The troubled Crown Resorts empire is demanding new mandatory pre-commitment measures to be imposed on the casino apply to all licensed venues with gaming machines – starting with Victoria’s pubs and clubs. Last week it was revealed the Andrews government

GTA APPOINTS NEW CEO

Posted on January 19th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
The Gaming Technologies Association (GTA) has announced appointment of Jinesh Patel as its new CEO, as from Monday, 10 January this year. Patel previously served in ministerial advisory roles to former NSW Government ministers George Souris and Gladys Berejiklian, and