EGMs

NSW GOVT BACKS UP ON EGM BUYBACK

Posted on March 26th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
The Minns government in NSW has changed tack on its bid to remove 9,500 EGMs from the state’s venues, on the basis of following evidence-based policy that “gets the balance right”. In the pre-election fervour of 2023 Labor outlined a

VIC PUSHING AHEAD WITH MANDATORY CARDED PLAY

Posted on February 19th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
The Victorian government is proceeding with its reforms dubbed “the strictest gambling laws in Australia” as it moves legislation through parliament to create the framework for mandatory carded play. Poker machines (EGMs) were introduced in Victoria in 1992, and the

STATE-WIDE GAMING MONITORING SYSTEM BEGINS

Posted on December 4th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Liquor & Gaming in NSW has announced the rollout of the new ‘Centralised Monitoring System’ linking all EGMs and venues operating gaming machines. The new high-tech Centralised Monitoring System (CMS) incorporates updated technology to provide the regulator with real-time monitoring

BROAD CHANGES TO VICTORIAN POKIE REG’S: UPSIDE FOR PUBS

Posted on July 17th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Victoria has capped numbers and tightened the regulations around poker machines, but much of the news is good for pub operators. The Minister for Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation Marlene Kairouz announced new arrangements aimed to help “limit gambling-related