WINNING ON THE MELBOURNE CUP
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
TABCORP BACK $10m THE EVEREST TO TAKE ON THE CUP
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
GOVT LAUNCHES AWARENESS CAMPAIGN AROUND ONLINE BETTING
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
VICTORIA FLAGS NEW TAX RATE, SCALED PRICING AND CASHLESS GAMING IN PUBS
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
EXCLUSIVE: VIDEO INTERVIEWS WITH TOP GAMING COMPANIES AT AGE2017
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
GAMING EXPO BREAKING ATTENDANCE RECORDS
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
JUST 11 DAYS TO GAMING EXPO 2017
The 2017 Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE) will begin in just 11 days – already breaking records as the biggest show ever, as construction begins. Ending a stint at the temporary Glebe Island facility, the AGE will make its triumphant return
BROAD CHANGES TO VICTORIAN POKIE REG’S: UPSIDE FOR PUBS
Victoria has capped numbers and tightened the regulations around poker machines, but much of the news is good for pub operators. The Minister for Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation Marlene Kairouz announced new arrangements aimed to help “limit gambling-related
ACCC APPEALING TABCORP-TATTS MERGER DECISION
With the ink still wet on the Tribunal’s report, the ACCC has announced an appeal on key factors in the decision to allow Tabcorp to proceed with its $11bn merger acquisition of Tatts Group. November last year, Tabcorp sought informal
TABCORP DIGITAL COMMS FOR PUBS A GOOD BET
Tabcorp’s strategy to move with the digital times and secure the future of gaming reports a refined solution and growing results. The Digital Commissions model for pubs is the company’s solution for the rising influence of mobile phone betting in
