Casino
February 14, 2023
Endeavour Group CEO Positive on Cashless Gambling for Poker Machines
The Sydney Morning Herald reported that according to Donohue, the recent regulatory changes regarding cashless gambling in Australia are a natural progression for the industry. Endeavor CEO Sees Cashless Gaming as a Natural Progression The CEO of Endeavour stated that the gambling industry has undergone several regulatory reforms in the past and the changes ahead […]
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 […]
Business
January 27, 2023
Acres Continues US Expansion Securing Approval in Three States
The company unveiled Thursday it secured approval for its cashless gaming technology from the Mississippi Gaming Commission, the Missouri Gaming Commission, as well as the Louisiana Gaming Control Board, which represent the gambling regulators in each of those states. As a result, the company’s solution by its Foundation casino technology expands further its reach. According […]
Business
January 20, 2023
CMS Platforms Benefit from Flexia Cashless Technology
Flexia is a Fintech company that delivers cashless solutions for the growing global gaming industry. The company’s unique solutions can be integrated via casino management systems (CMS) platforms, which provide a unique advantage for partner operators. In a recent interview for CDC Gaming Reports, Flexia’s president, Scott Walker and the company’s CEO, Craig Libson, shared […]
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 16, 2023
NSW Labor Backs Cashless Gaming Card Trial amid Planned Reform
While concerns about gambling harm continue to grow in Australia, a major reform may mark the start of a change in a positive direction. NSW Labor was previously skeptical about a proposal that calls for cashless gaming cards in an effort to curb problem gambling and fight money laundering. NSW Labor Plans Changes to 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 […]