PUBS ‘NEXT FRONTIER FOR CRIME’: CLICK-BAIT MEDIA

The hospitality industry and Associations are again defending the role of pubs and clubs in society, in light of the latest round of naïve finger-pointing by click-bait media. According to Nine Entertainment (the merged Channel 9 and Fairfax Media) the

NSW GOVT PROPOSES NEW GAMING REG’S

NSW Customer Service Minister Victor Dominello has announced draft legislative changes and news government is seeking community consultation on new measures to reduce problem gambling. The proposed changes could see venues having to install facial recognition technology to detect self-excluded

SHOULD JOBKEEPER BE EXTENDED FOR HOSPITALITY?

After mixed results with its introduction, many hotels are hoping the Federal Government’s JobKeeper program will be continued as the realities of resumed restricted trading set in. Pubs across Australia are continuing to reawaken to increasing numbers of patrons, albeit

ACCUSATIONS MONEY LAUNDERING RIFE IN PUBS AND CLUBS

An expose by the ABC cites an industry whistleblower’s revelations about AML practices in gaming venues, and accusation by MP Andrew Wilkie that over 90 per cent are not compliant. The ABC and 4Corners report centres on a former employee

TABCORP INKS BIG NSW PUB DEAL FOR DIGITAL COMMISSIONS

Tabcorp has today announced a five-year deal with AHA NSW that secures member pubs “enhanced benefits” in line with the changing digital face of punting. The gaming giant has been under pressure to shore up its relationship with pubs after