The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has upheld a ruling by VCGLR to deny ALH the 40 EGMs applied for at the Commercial Hotel, South Morang. Australian Leisure & Hospitality (ALH) had requested the gaming machines for the Commercial, which has none, through the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) in 2016. The […]
After more than a year of debate, the combining of Tabcorp and Tatts Group has been given final approval and shareholders notified. The proposed $11bn merger between the two ASX-listed Australian gaming companies was announced mid-October 2016. The Australian Competition Tribunal (ACT) approved the deal in June this year, but this decision was appealed by
The NSW District Court has upheld the decision to fine UK-based betting giant Ladbrokes for its second breach of NSW gaming laws, as the regulator threatens to ramp up penalties. The NSW Betting and Racing Regulation 2012 stipulates that licensed wagering operators must not “publishing any advertising that offers NSW residents any inducement to participate
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Sam Reichel’s Agincourt Hotel has joined an Elite list of venues now operating a casino-grade loyalty and rewards system for their hotel and gaming operations. Winner of the AHA NSW Sports Pub of the Year last year, the Agincourt was looking to do more to engage its VIP patrons, and enhance their in-venue experience. Patrons
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The prophetic Melbourne Cup Max – former publican and esteemed 15-Club member – has some tips for PubTIC readers on getting the most out of the big day. Put the odds on your side today for Melbourne Cup. Most people think you can only bet on the Melbourne Cup in the few days leading
Tabcorp has announced it is major sponsor to Racing NSW’s first ever running of The TAB Everest – touted as the “world’s richest turf race” with $10 million prize money. For many years Racing Victoria’s Spring Racing Carnival, culminating with the legendary Melbourne Cup, has dominated the Australian racing scene and beyond. Racing NSW, formerly
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The NSW Government has initiated a campaign to raise awareness around the pitfalls of online and mobile betting, in light of its massive increase in popularity. The segment of the population identified for ‘risky’ technology-based gambling behaviour is men aged 18 to 35. This has given rise to the ‘Betiquette’ campaign, which will produce media,
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Victoria is undergoing broad changes to regulations around gaming machines, bringing scaled entitlement pricing and tax rates, and consideration of cashless betting in pubs and clubs. As part of an overall review ahead of the expiry of the current leases in August 2022, the Victorian Government and VCGLR have announced a new system for entitlement
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2017 saw the Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE) return to its origins – back in Darling Harbour, at the brand new Sydney ICC (International Convention Centre). PubTIC spoke exclusively with heads of the big gaming companies about their pub products and innovations for the coming year. We also chatted with the effervescent Ross Ferrar – CEO
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The 2017 AGE is in full swing, with record attendance on the first day, 26 per cent more exhibitors, trips to Vegas and the prize awarded for this year’s Best Stand. Two days complete for the first year at the new ICC, visitors have just tomorrow (17 August) to see the latest products and technology
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