Industry
October 10, 2022
NSW Gov to Trial Cashless Gaming Machines
The government of New South Wales launches a cashless gaming trial in the state to fight against money laundering practices and gambling-related risks. Approximately 200 Wests Newcastle leagues club members received access to the new cashless gaming technology on Saturday, October 8, as part of the three-month trial, which will test the operation of the […]
Business
September 28, 2022
Gaming Dynamics, QCI Celebrate Milestone Achievement in Australia
The gaming data analytics and insights provider, Gaming Dynamics, announced it reached a milestone achievement in the regulated gambling market in Australia with Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI), a leading software developer. The announcement came Tuesday and sees Quick Custom Intelligence’s slot floor optimization platform offer tools for more than 2,500 games in different locations around New South Wales. QCI Continues […]
Casino
September 27, 2022
Star Wants to Continue Operating Under Supervision
The Star Entertainment Group was recently found unsuitable to hold a casino license in Sydney. Now, the company has announced that it wants to do everything in its power to retain its license. The Australian casino giant proposed to operate its venue under strict supervision. The Company Is in Deep Trouble Star was deemed unsuitable […]
Industry
September 22, 2022
Gaming Machine Trading Hours Breaches Cost NSW Hotel AU$40K
A New South Wales (NSW) hotel in the state’s Riverina region would have to pay almost AU$40,000 ($26,560) for breaching gaming machine rules repeatedly, Liquor & Gaming NSW revealed on its website. Operating Outside of Trading Hours Leeton Hotel in Leeton via its operator, Golden Crown Pty Ltd, and the hotel’s director Trent Middleton were […]
Casino
September 14, 2022
PM Albanese: a National Regulator Is Not Needed Yet
Star Entertainment’s AML failures have sparked calls for the creation of a national casino regulator in Australia. However, the country’s PM rejected this proposition. Star Entertainment Was Deemed Unsuitable to Hold an NSW License For the past few months, Star Entertainment Group was investigated for various anti-money laundering breaches. As it turned out, the company’s […]
Legal
August 31, 2022
NSW Government Appointed Independent Casino Commission Members
The New South Wales (NSW) government announced in a public release on Tuesday it has appointed five new members to the State’s Independent Casino Commission ahead of the body’s commencement next week. Chief Commissioner and Members The Minister for Hospitality and Racing Kevin Anderson chose the current chairperson of the Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority […]
Casino
August 10, 2022
Star Hires Allen & Overy to Monitor Renewal Process
Star Entertainment Group, an Australian gambling company, has hired the services of Allen & Overy Consulting, an independent consultancy. The latter will be responsible for overseeing Star’s renewal program. Star Wants to Make Things Right Star Entertainment Group was recently involved in controversy as Australian regulators found the company guilty of breaching certain regulations. As […]
Casino
August 5, 2022
Australians Lost $135B on Pokies in NSW in 30 Years
A new survey by Wesley Mission has taken a closer look at how much money was spent on pokies in the past 30 years. The survey estimates that at least $135 billion were lost in New South Wales alone, along with 66 billion in Victoria in three decades of play. Pokie Machines and How Much […]
Casino
July 18, 2022
NSW Seeks to Help Gambling Addicts from Diverse Backgrounds
The New South Wales (NSW) Government will seek to help more at-risk and problem gamblers by introducing a new program to this end. The new program will focus specifically on diverse communities, with Arabic, Korean, Chinese, Hindi, and Vietnamese among the recipient of the benefits. NSW to Seek and Help People Speak Up about Addiction […]
Casino
July 4, 2022
New Gambling Regulations in NSW Come into Effect
The new gambling regulations controlling the industry in New South Wales, Australia, have already entered into effect, said the newly-formed regulator on Friday. According to these new regulatory mandates, the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission or VGCCC will have greater powers in controlling casino licensees in the state, including Crown Melbourne, which is the […]
