Minns government

GAMING REFORM: NO EASY SOLUTIONS

Posted on November 18th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney
Pundits calling for the unadulterated application of strict reforms on gaming machines are crying foul over the looming hurdles of the NSW cashless trial, conveniently ignoring nuance and conflating numbers to further sensationalise gambling. Answering public pressure in the lead-up

GOVT DRIVING BOOM IN TOURISM ECONOMY

Posted on October 9th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney
The NSW government has massively ramped up its expectations for the state’s ‘visitor’ economy, ushering millions more airline seats, thousands of hotel rooms and a focus on experience-led tourism. This review of the NSW Visitor Economy Strategy will further cement

RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING OFFICERS ORDERED FOR PUBS AND CLUBS

Posted on February 5th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney
Most pubs and clubs with gaming will be mandated to have a ‘responsible gambling officer’ on duty during machines hours of operation, in the latest reforms by the state government. The Minns Labor government in NSW has affirmed it is

CASHLESS GAMING TRIAL GREATLY EXPANDED AMID NATIONAL REFORMS

Posted on January 19th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney
The Minns administration is forging ahead with its gambling reforms, announcing the massively expanded cashless trial as the Federal government closes the loophole on credit cards. Since being elected last March, the Minns government has implemented multiple reforms, including reducing

GOVT DROPS HAMMER ON GAMING ROOMS SIGNAGE

Posted on May 19th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
The Minns government has made good on the next step in its promised gaming reforms, announcing that all pubs and clubs must remove all external gambling signage within three months or face stiff penalties. Following release of the Crime Commission