Federal legislation to close loopholes in the Interactive Gambling Act (IGA) and protect venues from online in-play betting has passed the first step in parliament. The Interactive Gambling Amendment Bill 2016 was introduced to the House of Representatives last Thursday and passed through to the Senate. The Amendment is intended to stop Australians betting online […]
The Langwarrin Hotel will go ahead with its twice-approved additional poker machines, despite continued cries by a dissenting Frankston Council for more power. Beretta’s Langwarrin Hotel in Langwarrin is a large-format club-style hotel with a broad offering of dining, entertainment, functions and gaming. There is a strong community and family focus, which includes a ‘Kids
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New Irish pub Paddy Wagon has opened on the site of the old Glenorchy cop shop, greeted with warnings from the Premier about cutting the number of poker machines in the State. Extensive renovations have transformed the nondescript brick building into a welcoming Irish experience. The build by YT Joinery includes meticulously routed Celtic designs
Three politicians have launched a ‘whistleblower’ campaign, ostensibly to encourage insiders in the gaming industry to reveal secrets with impunity to the “court of public opinion”. Ambitious parliamentarians Andrew Wilkie MP, NXT Senator Nick Xenophon, and Greens Senator Larissa Waters yesterday launched their media-grabbing “Pokie Leaks” event, asking holders of industry knowledge to send them
The 2016 Australasian Gaming Expo is around the corner, and operators the Gaming Technologies Association offers ‘Eight Things You Should Know’ before the Expo. #1. The Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE) was first held in 1990, and has been held every year since, making this year the 27th AGE. It is the oldest and largest show
For the first time, in 2016 registration to attend the Australasian Gaming Expo can be done through social media. In keeping with the AGE’s (Australasian Gaming Expo) goal to showcase the latest and greatest gaming products and services from around the world, the Gaming Technologies Association (GTA), owner-operators of the AGE, each year initiates technology-based
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Sydney-based international payments organisation Banktech has acquired leading systems provider Global Gaming Industries in a mutually beneficial consolidation. Banktech Group P/L was established in 1991, and provides assorted products to hospitality, including ATMs, POS, CRTs (Cash Redemption Terminals) and Intelligent Safes through four subsidiary businesses: Banktech Australia, BTO Payments, Utopia Gaming Systems and EFTEX. In
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Gaming giants Tatts Group and Tabcorp have lost their final chance for compensation over Victoria’s poker machines, with the High Court ruling against the foundation of their appeals. After three and a half years and massive legal fees for both companies and the Victorian Government, the High Court has determined neither company is entitled to
Nonagenarian father of Australian gaming Len Ainsworth has cashed out for around half a billion dollars to make room for a new big player in Australia and opportunity for AGT. After more than half a century in poker machines, the eponymous 92-year-old Len Ainsworth is selling his controlling share in Ainsworth Gaming Technologies to Austrian-based
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Tabcorp continues to morph to meet the changing market, announcing a new partnership and profit results in transformation. The ASX-listed Australian gaming giant released its half-yearly results yesterday, which spoke mostly of profits down due to capex and restructure in light of changing markets and opportunity. Results stating Net Profit After Tax (NPAT) were down
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