Industry
June 6, 2023
NSW Slams Operators for “Going Quiet” on Gambling Harm Messaging in TV Ads
The New South Wales government is unhappy with the gambling industry’s negligence when it comes to promoting responsible gambling. According to the authorities, some operators fail to properly communicate the dangers of gambling to their customers. The announcement comes after Liquor & Gaming NSW, a body that regulates gaming in the state, found that two […]
Legal
June 5, 2023
ILGA Pondering Early Venue Closure to Prevent Problem Gambling
In February, the Liberal and Nationals New South Wales (NSW) government began paying more attention to poker machines spread throughout the state, taking into consideration a fully cashless strategy which had already received support from the NSW Police Commissioner in December 2022, and higher limitations on the use of the machines, as well as their […]
Industry
May 19, 2023
New Regulations in NSW to Ban External Gambling Signs
After the recent elections in NSW, the Government is taking action against the promotion and advertising of gambling in an effort to reduce problem gambling. On Friday, the NSW Minister for Gaming and Racing confirmed new restrictions for external signage promoting gambling. The change marks another effort in protecting customers from excessive gambling and it […]
Industry
May 1, 2023
NSW’s Pokies Industry Has Recovered at the Expense of Vulnerable People, Critics Say
Liquor and Gaming NSW, a regulatory body responsible for gambling in the Australian state of New South Wales, has published the local pokies industry’s 2022 results. The financial figures show that the sector has rebounded since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic but some fear this might be at the expense of the players’ safety. […]
Casino
April 20, 2023
NSW Government Considering Scrapping Tax Hike Amid Star’s Struggles
The New South Wales (NSW) government is mulling scrapping its planned increase to the pokies tax that was expected to enter into force in July and level the tax rate of machines at casinos with that levied at clubs and pubs. Review the Impact on Casinos The announcement from the new premier, Chris Minns, that […]
Industry
March 24, 2023
Australians Ask for Reforms amid Concerning Pokies Harm Rates
Responsible gambling is one of the hot topics of the modern gambling industry as many markets and operators seek to protect players from harm. Australia, according to the BBC, is not doing all that well. According to the news outlet, about 1 in every 100 Australians has some sort of a gambling problem. Much of […]
Sports
March 15, 2023
Court Grants Tabcorp Access to Entain-NSW AHA Commercial Deal Documents
The deal in question was signed between Entain and NSW Australian Hotels Association (NSW AHA) and it was revealed as a commercial agreement that would allow the two companies to promote Entain Australia’s digital wagering brands – Ladbrokes and Neds – on-site state pubs and clubs. Commercial Partnership Between Entain and NSW AHA Challenged At […]
Casino
March 13, 2023
NSW Minister Slams ClubsNSW for Thwarting Poker Machine Reforms
ABC reported that Victor Dominello, a senior Liberal minister from New South Wales, has spoken out about the power and impact of ClubsNSW, an influential gambling lobby group that he claims forced him out of his portfolio. Dominello Slams ClubsNSW as the ‘Gun Lobby’ of Australia’s Gambling Industry In an interview for ABC’s Four Corners, […]
Industry
March 7, 2023
Liquor & Gaming NSW to Look Into External Signs Used by Gambling Venues
Ahead of the upcoming election in New South Wales (NSW), the regulatory body responsible for gambling and liquor sales, Liquor & Gaming NSW, plans to look into signs located outside gambling venues. According to a report released by IAG, Liquor & Gaming NSW’s executive director of regulatory operations and enforcement, Jane Lin, spoke at a […]
Industry
February 20, 2023
New South Wales Moving to Restrict Slot Machines Statewide
The problem of money laundering was the one to receive the most attention up until recently. However, as the citizens’ voices begin to be heard more and more, public perception is also becoming an important factor in the government’s decisions. NSW Government Addressing Slot Machines The Liberal and Nationals New South Wales (NSW) government started […]
