Aristocrat

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

ARISTOCRAT PRESENTS 5-STAR LEGENDS

Posted on August 28th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
Aristocrat has released the latest in its new range of legends for hotel customers and players: 5-Star Legends. The global gaming company bodes operators get ready for “the ultimate” five-of-a-kind gaming experience with Grand Legends, being launched on its latest

MASSIVE JUMP IN ONLINE GAMING BODES BATTLE FOR VENUES

Posted on June 17th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
Emerging research reveals a massive increase in illegal online gaming as pubs and clubs were forced to shut due to COVID-19. The data comes from Google Trends and Analytics, showing record highs in internet searches in Australia and abroad, believed

ARISTOCRAT TAKING AINSWORTH TO COURT

Posted on July 8th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
Poker machine giants Aristocrat and Ainsworth are headed to Federal Court in a battle over alleged breaches of intellectual property law. Aristocrat Technologies initiated legal proceedings last week against Ainsworth Game Technology (AGT) for what is sees as strategic theft

FEDERAL COURT FINDS POKIES ‘NOT GUILTY’

Posted on February 5th, 2018 by Clyde Mooney
After a lengthy legal build-up, Aristocrat Leisure and Packer’s Crown Resorts have been cleared of allegations that Dolphin Treasure incorporated deceptive practises and was designed to feed poker machine addiction. The case, filed by self-confessed ‘former addict’ Shonica Guy, 41,

COURT CASE BEGINS AGAINST ARISTOCRAT, CROWN AND NOW RTP

Posted on October 26th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
The Federal Court has today seen the start of a case by a self-confessed former pokies “addict” against manufacturer Aristocrat and Crown Casino, now amended to also challenge RTP. Lead applicant Shonica Guy is being represented pro-bono by prominent Melbourne-based

NEW $5 NOTES TO AFFECT MOST CASH EQUIPMENT

Posted on June 15th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
The new $5 notes will begin appearing in September, and most cash-handling equipment will need to be upgraded. The RBA unveiled the new notes in April, which incorporate advanced security features to prevent counterfeiting while retaining key design aspects such