Industry
November 9, 2022
NSW May Trial a Voluntary Cashless Gaming Scheme
New South Wales is set to introduce a voluntary cashless gambling system, in spite of calls for an obligatory one. Crime specialists had previously proposed going cashless as a way to fight financial crime. NSW Divided Over Cashless Gaming A report by the NSW Crime Commission previously outlined the possible benefits of introducing a mandatory […]
Legal
November 4, 2022
Liquor & Gaming NSW Takes Bookmaker Robbie Waterhouse to Court
Robbie Waterhouse and its online betting website are being prosecuted by Liquor & Gaming NSW for allegedly breaching operator’s responsible gambling obligations by incentivizing a customer to continue betting after the customer requested an account closure. Offering Inducements for Participation in Gambling Waterhouse, who joined the world of online betting during the period when Australia’s […]
Industry
November 2, 2022
NSW Deputy Premier Claims Cashless Tech Is Not Implementable Yet
New South Wales politicians continue to discuss the prospects of introducing cashless gaming in the Australian state. Some believe that the technology will benefit the sector and reduce financial crime, while others fear the implementation of such tech may be too costly. Paul Toole Has Some Doubts about Cashless Tech Dominic Perrottet, the state’s premier, […]
Industry
October 19, 2022
Facial Recognition of Excluded Gamblers in NSW Hotels, and Clubs by 2023
The news made headlines as it seems to be very polarizing. On the one side sits the affirmation that facial recognition technology can help gamblers, and on the other concern about privacy and effectiveness. Innovative Technology at Scale The Australian Hotels Association NSW (AHA NSW) and ClubsNSW announced their plans to have a state-of-the-art facial […]
Legal
October 17, 2022
Star Sydney Receives AU$100M Fine, Special Manager Appointed
The Star Sydney’s story keeps on unfolding, and as it progresses, one thing becomes apparent – the only way out for Star is up. Now a special manager is going to be keeping an eye on whether the company is improving its practices and whether the milestones in the Remediation Plan are being met. Highest […]
Business
September 28, 2022
Gaming Dynamics, QCI Celebrate Milestone Achievement in Australia
The gaming data analytics and insights provider, Gaming Dynamics, announced it reached a milestone achievement in the regulated gambling market in Australia with Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI), a leading software developer. The announcement came Tuesday and sees Quick Custom Intelligence’s slot floor optimization platform offer tools for more than 2,500 games in different locations around New South Wales. QCI Continues […]
Industry
September 22, 2022
Gaming Machine Trading Hours Breaches Cost NSW Hotel AU$40K
A New South Wales (NSW) hotel in the state’s Riverina region would have to pay almost AU$40,000 ($26,560) for breaching gaming machine rules repeatedly, Liquor & Gaming NSW revealed on its website. Operating Outside of Trading Hours Leeton Hotel in Leeton via its operator, Golden Crown Pty Ltd, and the hotel’s director Trent Middleton were […]
Casino
August 5, 2022
Australians Lost $135B on Pokies in NSW in 30 Years
A new survey by Wesley Mission has taken a closer look at how much money was spent on pokies in the past 30 years. The survey estimates that at least $135 billion were lost in New South Wales alone, along with 66 billion in Victoria in three decades of play. Pokie Machines and How Much […]
Casino
July 18, 2022
NSW Seeks to Help Gambling Addicts from Diverse Backgrounds
The New South Wales (NSW) Government will seek to help more at-risk and problem gamblers by introducing a new program to this end. The new program will focus specifically on diverse communities, with Arabic, Korean, Chinese, Hindi, and Vietnamese among the recipient of the benefits. NSW to Seek and Help People Speak Up about Addiction […]
Casino
July 4, 2022
New Gambling Regulations in NSW Come into Effect
The new gambling regulations controlling the industry in New South Wales, Australia, have already entered into effect, said the newly-formed regulator on Friday. According to these new regulatory mandates, the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission or VGCCC will have greater powers in controlling casino licensees in the state, including Crown Melbourne, which is the […]