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Industry
June 21, 2023
Liquor & Gaming NSW to Inspect Local Gaming Venues
Liquor & Gaming NSW, New South Wales’ gambling regulator, continues its quest to minimize gambling harm in the state. As part of its targeted compliance program, the authority will probe into local clubs and pubs and will make sure that they are obeying the rules. The ongoing efforts constitute phase two of Liquor & Gaming […]
Industry
June 20, 2023
The Star Entertainment Criticizes NSW Casino Duty Rates
Late last year, the former Treasurer of New South Wales (NSW), proposed a change to the taxation for casino operators, pushing for an increase in casino duty rate. Although it wasn’t implemented, the proposal stuck around with the lawmakers following the recent election in NSW. In light of discussions with the local government for the […]
Industry
June 19, 2023
NSW Regulator Launches Gambling Ads Review Amid Alleged Anti-Harm Breaches
In response to alleged breaches of the federal government’s enforced gambling harm taglines, Australia’s Liquor & Gaming New South Wales has announced a comprehensive review of gambling advertisements across various media platforms. Entain and BlueBet Face Regulatory Action for Undermining Anti-Harm Messages in Ads Entain, the parent company of Ladbrokes and Neds, as well as […]
Casino
June 16, 2023
Star Entertainment and NSW Government in Negotiations Over Casino Tax
Negotiations between Star Entertainment and the New South Wales (NSW) government regarding a proposed casino tax are reaching a critical stage as both parties strive to find a resolution. Backlash Mounts Against Controversial Casino Tax Proposal The tax proposal, however, has faced significant backlash from Star Entertainment, Sydney’s largest casino operator, as the company argues […]
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 […]