Gaming

FINANCIAL WATCHDOG CHASING ENTAIN

Posted on February 19th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
Online and hospitality bet-maker Entain P/L is shaking things up, as it’s pursued in the Federal Court by Australia’s financial watchdog AUSTRAC.   After two years investigating, AUSTRAC (the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre) commenced civil penalty proceedings in

PRESERVING AUSSIE PUB HERITAGE WHILE EMBRACING DIGITAL GAMING

Posted on February 19th, 2025 by Guest content
Pubs hold a cherished place in Australian culture, offering warmth and camaraderie. However, the digital age presents new opportunities to evolve while maintaining these beloved traditions. By embracing modern gaming options, pubs can enhance customer experiences without losing their classic

GAMING REFORM: NO EASY SOLUTIONS

Posted on November 18th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney
Pundits calling for the unadulterated application of strict reforms on gaming machines are crying foul over the looming hurdles of the NSW cashless trial, conveniently ignoring nuance and conflating numbers to further sensationalise gambling. Answering public pressure in the lead-up

LATEST GAMING INDUSTRY ATTACK: TAX RETURNS

Posted on October 30th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney
An article of accusation in the Sydney Morning Herald this week has stirred up a hornet’s nest and claims a pending ‘government clampdown’ on gaming companies claiming legal tax credits through the ATO’s R&D incentive scheme. The topic arose following

ALH FINED $178K OVER TEENAGE GAMBLING

Posted on October 14th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney
The Victorian regular has hit ALH with multiple fines totalling $177,500 over charges relating to a minor repeatedly playing EGMs, and for inadequate supervision of gaming rooms.   The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) issued charges against Australian

THE TRIBULATIONS OF A CASHLESS GAMING TRIAL

Posted on September 25th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney
The NSW government’s pioneering cashless gaming trial, due to report results in November, may struggle to meet its mandate as participation wanes. Driving a climate for reform, the state’s former Premier and Coalition government had planned to make all poker

TABCORP HIT WITH RECORD FINE FOR ‘SYSTEMIC’ BREACHES

Posted on August 25th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney
Wagering giant Tabcorp has been hit with a record fine and issued directions to transform its operations, after extensive investigations uncovered multiple breaches and “systemic” problems. The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) probed several instances of Tabcorp Wagering

VICTORIAN REGULATOR ORDERS MANDATORY GAMING SHUTDOWN PERIODS

Posted on August 5th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney
Victoria has introduced mandatory closure periods for gaming rooms in all hotels and clubs across the state. Victorian Minister for Casino, Gaming and Liquor Regulation, the Hon. Melissa Horne MP, has decreed that venues are prohibited from allowing gaming machines