A secret investigation by authorities into gaming transactions at pubs and clubs cites possible links between staff and money laundering by organised criminals, and forbodes a shakeup of the AML system. The investigation was conducted by NSW Liquor & Gaming, the NSW Crime Commission and the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission, on behalf of ILGA (Independent […]
Today Australia’s largest lotteries operator has been spun off from parent company Tabcorp, forming the newly ASX-listed The Lottery Corporation, holder of brands The Lott and Keno. Listing 1 June, TLC (ASX:TLC) is the “new driving force” in Australian lottery games, formed from the demerger of Tabcorp’s Lotteries & Keno business. The Lottery Corporation hit
A hard-working woman from Torquay says she’s recovering from the shock of recently winning $1.2 million on Keno, at Endeavour’s Bay Central Tavern. A Keno Classic 10 Spot entry, draw 306, drawn Sunday 15 May, was reported as winning a total prize of $1,195,093.20. A friend of the winner saw it on the local news,
The troubled Crown Resorts empire is demanding new mandatory pre-commitment measures to be imposed on the casino apply to all licensed venues with gaming machines – starting with Victoria’s pubs and clubs. Last week it was revealed the Andrews government will implement what was a core recommendation out of the Royal Commission into Crown last
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The Gaming Technologies Association (GTA) has announced appointment of Jinesh Patel as its new CEO, as from Monday, 10 January this year. Patel previously served in ministerial advisory roles to former NSW Government ministers George Souris and Gladys Berejiklian, and most recently worked as a public affairs practitioner for strategic communications firm GRACosway, which included
Many pubs are soon to resume trading, and experts recommend testing the gaming room equipment beforehand to fend off any surprise failures. Pubs in locked down segments of NSW are allowed to open the doors again from Monday (11 October), hopefully soon followed by those throughout Victoria. The topic of equipment failure was broached in
New data on the latest gaming figures out of Queensland’s OLGR show an industry in upheaval, finding “real growth” in numbers and a dynamic tussle between pubs and clubs for the patron dollar. Official numbers for Q1 2021 gaming in Queensland were recently released, and Wohlsen Consulting issued its analysis across the hotel and club
The latest global count of poker machines has found Australian numbers have fallen, now less than five per cent of the number in the country with the most machines. The Gaming Technologies Association (GTA) first commissioned the World Count of Gaming machines in 1999. Information is sourced from regulatory bodies, government sources, private company research,
Melbourne Cup 2020 – ‘Expert’ trivia, by ‘Melbourne Cup’ Max Hitchins Sure to impress customers as we approach Melbourne Cup Day next Tuesday, did you know: The first 12 horses will win substantial money in the 2020 Melbourne Cup on the 3rd of November. 1st place wins $4,400,000; 2nd $1,100,000; 3rd $550,000; 4th $350,000; 5th $230,000; places 6-12 win
Melbourne Cup 2020 – Trivia and fun facts – by ‘Melbourne Cup’ Max Hitchins Reminder: this year’s Cup is on the 3rd of November. Keep patrons up to date with our ‘Need-to-Know’ page on the horses vying to run in 2020. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to ride a winner of the Cup,
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