Visitor registration is now open for the Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE) for 2019, promising more exhibitors and seminars as the big hospitality trade show celebrates three decades. The 2019 AGE will take place 13 – 15 August, at its home for the past couple of years, the new International Convention Centre (ICC Sydney) at Darling […]
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The new Point of Consumption tax on online wagering in NSW closes a loophole benefitting internet betting companies, and represents a step toward fair play for venues. NSW Liquor & Gaming has announced the new PoC tax of ten per cent on all bets placed online and via telephone by NSW residents, regardless of where
Queensland Councils are calling for greater input in the allocation and distribution of EGMs, as gaming revenue in the state’s pubs and clubs continues to climb. The annual Local Government Association of Queensland conference saw a vote of 118 to 73 in favour of a motion to Government requesting say in the approval of gaming
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The Everest has been run and won for 2018 over the weekend, bringing the thrill of a major event and new format The Kosciuszko to Royal Randwick. Tabcorp’s big bet on a big race for NSW centres around it being the “richest in the world” on turf. The event debuted last year, offering $10 million
A report by the Centre for International Economics offers perspective on the economics behind the industry of EGMs in Australia. The Centre for International Economics (CIE) is a private research agency that consults and conducts economic research for governments, international agencies, corporations, industry and individuals. It was commissioned by the Gaming Technologies Association to estimate
The long-serving CEO of the Gaming Technologies Association, Ross Ferrar, steps down on a high following another greatest ever year at the Gaming Expo. The 29th annual Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE) took place 14-16 August at the ICC Sydney, setting a new attendance record with 8,638 visitors. This was a seven per cent increase over
Queensland’s Office of Liquor & Gaming Regulation recently released a spotlight on the state’s electronic gaming machines and their role in the Sunshine State community. EGMs first became operational in Queensland in February 1992, and were initially owned and monitored by the State government. As the industry grew, the government withdrew from ownership and in
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The biggest cash prize in Australia in Keno history has been won by a Newcastle tradie, his ten numbers collecting him $7,898,799.30. The 43-year-old worker, who has asked to remain anonymous, has been a player of Keno’s regular five-number game, but last Friday at the Northumberland Hotel, on a whim decided to play Keno’s newer
Pubs are being encouraged to take part in the chance for punters to win one of the starting slots in the world’s richest country thoroughbred race – the Kosciuszko – on 13 October. The Kosciuszko is part of The Everest race day at Royal Randwick, which holds claim to being the richest race run on
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The latest figures from the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation show gaming revenues are still below pre-GFC levels, and over half a billion short on comparison with CPI. On Friday the Victorian regulator (VCGLR) released its annual report on gaming expenditure for the previous financial year, including information and EGM numbers on pubs
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