Legal
February 6, 2023
Tim Costello Continues His Crusade for NSW Gambling Reforms
As the chief advocate for the Alliance for Gambling Reform (AGR), Costello has been deeply involved in the fight to bring meaningful positive change to New South Wales’ gaming market. The organization aims to protect ordinary people from gambling harm and curb the industry’s criminal times and money laundering potential. To that end, they have […]
Casino
February 3, 2023
NSW Gambling Overhaul to Include Facial Recognition
Amid plans for reform in gambling activities, the competing parties in NSW, Labor and Liberal, both showed support for the use of facial recognition technology (FRT). Although the elections are upcoming, it remains unclear which developer of FRT will be proposed by each of the parties, a recently released report by iTnews reveals. FRT may […]
Industry
February 1, 2023
ClubsNSW CEO Josh Landis’ Sacking Was the Right Thing to Do
ClubsNSW decided to part ways with its chief executive officer Josh Landis following his controversial comments about New South Wales (NSW) Premier Dominic Perrottet’s religious beliefs and chief advocate for the Centre for Gambling Reform, Tim Costello, believes it was the right decision. Decision Was Appropriate Landis, who was sacked on Tuesday, told the Sydney […]
Legal
January 18, 2023
Nationwide Gambling Reform Not Needed, Says Australian PM
As reported by The Australian Financial Review, Albanese did not show support for a nationwide gambling reform. Gambling Regulation Is in the Hands of States Instead, the PM acknowledged that the regulation of poker machines and a reform of the sector are in the hands of the lawmakers in each state. Speaking about problem gambling, […]
Industry
January 13, 2023
NSW Gambling Self-Exclusion Programs Ineffective, Claims Report
Gambling self-exclusion programs enable individuals to restrict their access to participating in the activity. This in turn can help decrease the risk of problem gambling or restrict losses by at-risk gamblers. Those programs work not only for land-based venues but for online gambling activities as well. Self-Exclusion Schemes in NSW Are Ineffective Now, a new […]
Legal
January 12, 2023
NSW Whistleblower Takes on Lacklustre Gambling Reform in New Political Showdown
Troy Stolz, an expert who was a financial auditor with ClubsNSW specializing in anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing is reportedly planning to face Chris Minns, an NSW Labor leader for his marginal seat of Kogarah. Stolz Criticizes Minns, Wants Meaningful Change As reported by The Sydney Morning Herald, Stolz wants to take the position from […]
Legal
January 10, 2023
Australian MP Recuses Himself from Gambling Reform Talks
While ultimately, the changes plan to protect the consumers, not everyone agrees with the proposals for cashless gaming cards. Senior Liberal Minister Won’t Participate in Gambling Reform Decision Amid the ongoing debate, David Elliott, Senior Liberal minister, has announced he won’t participate in the government’s decision concerning the gambling reform, a new report released by […]
Casino
January 6, 2023
Unions NSW Support Perrottet’s Proposal for Cashless Gaming Cards
The leader of the unions in NSW Mark Morey said that cashless gaming cards for pokier are needed to combat problem gambling and urged Labor to support the reform before the state election in March 2023 NSW’s top union leader backed Premier Dominic Perrottet’s proposal for a transition to cashless gaming cards in pubs and […]
Industry
December 28, 2022
NSW Police Commissioner Welcomes Cashless Gambling for Pokies
The latest official to support the measure is NSW police commissioner Karen Webb who said that tougher measures are necessary to stop dirty money flowing throughout the state’s pokies machines. The matter has driven a wedge between hospitality industry backers and officials who believe that the state’s gaming operations are abused by criminals who have […]
Poker
December 19, 2022
NSW’s Planned Pokie Tax Hike Sets the Stage for Broader Reforms
Australia’s New South Wales government introduced proposed changes to poker machine taxation. The new reform will bring casino operator taxes in line with those for machines in hotels and clubs. The state plans to use the extra income to aid struggling communities. Casino representatives have already spoken up against the changes, but the government appears […]
