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Industry June 14, 2023

New Zealand Lawmakers Consider Tough Rules for Pokies

Similar to Australia, poker machines, also popular as pokies, are available in New Zealand. Such gambling devices are positioned within bars, pubs or other establishments authorized to have them. But while licensed gambling operators pay their taxes and contribute to good causes, fears about problem gambling raise concerns. Recently, the Stuff told the story of […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Industry September 15, 2022

Tasmania to Impose AU$5,000 Annual Limit on Gambling Spend

Gamblers in Tasmania will be subjected to gambling limits according to a newly-announced plan by the state government, reported ABC News. Protect People from Gambling More than They Can Afford The “nation-leading” pre-commitment scheme announced by Tasmanian authorities will seek to implement limits on a daily, monthly and annual basis, and while the AU$100 ($67) […]

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Industry April 30, 2021

Tasmanian Prime Minister Talks Pokies ahead of Election Day

Gambling reform in Tasmania has been brewing since 2018 and finally, the quasi-monopoly of Federal Group can be broken up, to the benefit of the state, club, and pub owners. Poker Machines Are the Agenda in Tomorrow’s Elections Poker machines have been a contentious talking point in any politician’s agenda and Tasmanian premier Peter Gutwein is no […]

Tasmanian Prime Minister Talks Pokies ahead of Election Day