Gaming – News

PADDY WAGON COP SHOP PUB OPENS TO LEGAL OMENS

Posted on October 7th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
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

LIMELIGHT POLLIES LAUNCH HOKI POKIE-LEAKS

Posted on September 28th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
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

GAMING EXPO FUN FACTS: AGE

Posted on July 27th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
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

AGE REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA

Posted on June 24th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
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

INTERNATIONAL BANKTECH ACQUIRES GLOBAL GAMING TO BROADEN SERVICES

Posted on June 3rd, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
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

BIG GAMING LOSES IN HIGH COURT

Posted on March 4th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
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

TABCORP DOWN AND UP AMID CHANGING TIMES

Posted on February 5th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
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

GAMING EXPO ANNOUNCED FOR AUGUST

Posted on January 29th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
The Gaming Technologies Association has announced dates for this year’s Australasian Gaming Expo, which is set to be yet again one of the world’s largest gaming technology events. Set to showcase over 200 exhibitors across 17,000+ square metres of the

GAMING FIGURES SHOW DEMAND EVEN WITHOUT SUPPLY

Posted on November 25th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
The latest gaming figures from ILGA speak to the argument that supply is not the key factor in the proliferation of gaming – with revenue rising as machine numbers fall. The 2014-15 report into gaming in NSW by the Independent