Industry
June 27, 2022
NSW Seeks to Address Hospitality and Casino Staff Shortages
A strike is looming in Atlantic City, New Jersey. One of the beating hearts of the United States, this quirky anatomical simile aside, may come to a stop, as employees are preparing to strike on July 1 and July 3, and possibly extend their efforts to cut a better deal with the city’s casinos. What’s […]
Legal
June 23, 2022
NSW to Create New Casino Regulator, Plans Tough Measures
The Minister for Hospitality and Racing within the NSW Government announced that a new casino regulator will be created as a part of landmark reforms in the sector. NSW to Introduce New Measures for Casino Licensees On Wednesday, Minister Kevin Anderson revealed that the casino sector will face tough new measures. A critical part of […]
Industry
June 21, 2022
NSW Changes the Point of Consumption Tax
The government of New South Wales has announced a 5% increase to the Point of Consumption tax on corporate sportsbooks. With this development, the POCT will rise from 10% to 15% and the new rules will be effective on July 1, 2022. Tax Revenue Is Set to Increase by Over $500 Million NSW’s tax increase […]
Industry
June 15, 2022
GambleAware Unveils New Ad Campaign in NSW
GambleAware, a charity that commissions research, prevention and treatment services for problem gamblers, has unveiled a new advertising campaign in New South Wales. The latter promotes harm reduction by highlighting the negative impact of unrestrained gambling. Be Aware, Be GambleAware According to research, every tenth gambler in New South Wales is at risk of gambling […]
Industry
June 6, 2022
New South Wales Discusses Gaming Law Changes
The government of New South Wales (NSW) has announced that it wants to amend two gambling regulations, which are set to expire in September 2022. In its official report, the government noted that the amendments will be made by the end of this year. Individuals and Shareholders Will Be Able to State Their Opinions Until […]
Casino
May 2, 2022
NSW Inquiry: Former Star CEO Bekier Conceded VIP Failures
A New South Wales (NSW) inquiry into Star Entertainment’s suitability to hold a casino license was told by the company’s former CEO Matt Bekier that he felt let down by senior management. Unmitigated Risk of Money Laundering The royal commission-style inquiry led by Adam Bell SC was prompted by information that Star Entertainment has been […]
Industry
April 28, 2022
Pokies’ Public Impact Revived Green Party’s Phase-Out Plan
A report on the state of gambling in New South Wales (NSW) is bringing back the Green Party’s plan to oust pokies out of pubs and clubs and raising serious concerns about the harm pokies do to the individual, families, communities, and society. Pokies Reform Long Overdue Arguing that in Australia “slot machines are everywhere” […]
Lottery
April 8, 2022
New South Wales Man Wins $1.2M Payout on Lottery Draw
A man in New South Wales (NSW) managed to scoop the equivalent of $1.2 million (AU$1.6 million) with a single lottery ticket after he won twice with the same numbers on the same ticket in a lottery draw. The person, who has not been named by the lottery operator in the state, has been a […]
Industry
January 21, 2022
NSW GambleAware Partnership with WSLHD to Expand Language Support
New South Wales (NSW) government counselling service GambleAware joined forces with the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) to make sure the services offered by the Office of Responsible Gambling are available in more languages and with culturally-specific support. Language and Culture-Specific Support The new agreement with the WSLHD will provide additional language support to […]
Casino
September 14, 2021
The Star Sydney in New South Wales to Face Crown-Style Scrutiny
If The Star Sydney in New South Wales (NSW) has been playing by the book, its owner, Star Entertainment Group, has nothing to worry about. If the casino hasn’t, though, Star should be more than a little concerned. The casino is about to be scrutinized by Adam Bell SC, the same lawyer who helped take […]