Poker
November 23, 2022
NCOSS: ”Pokies Grant Scheme Should Be Axed”
According to the NSW Council of Social Service (NCOSS), the government of New South Wales should stop a grants scheme, which is funded by the profits of poker machines. The NSW’s utmost authority for welfare services withdrew its support to ClubGrants, one of Australia’s largest grant programs. No Cooperation with ClubGrants NCOSS wants to put […]
Poker
August 11, 2022
Sapphire Las Vegas Seeks to Add Poker Machines
Sapphire Las Vegas, the world’s largest gentlemen’s club, wants to bring more entertainment to its visitors. The venue plans to capitalize on the growing popularity of gambling and add poker machines to its offer. However, doing so is easier said than done. Sapphire Has to Acquire a License To proceed with its plans, Sapphire Las […]
Legal
October 6, 2020
One Nation and NSW Green Forge Alliance to Enforce Cashless Poker Machines
NSW Green and One Nation are prepared to work together on enforcing a new cashless payment technology for poker machines. The move comes as a part of an overall push to minimize gambling-related harm in the state. NSW Green and One Nation Join Forces to Protect Poker Machine Consumers One Nation and NSW Green are […]
Business
June 2, 2020
Star and NSW Government Reach a 20-Year Agreement, EGMs and Tax the Focus
Gaming and hospitality operator The Star Entertainment Group announced Monday it signed an agreement with the New South Wales Government to ensure regulatory certainty regarding protecting the exclusivity of its The Star Sydney casino in terms of providing electronic gaming machines (EGMs). As part of the agreement, a flat tax rate as a percentage of […]
Legal
April 26, 2020
ClubsNSW’s Whistleblower Facing Legal Action for NDA Violation
ClubsNSW, the representative body for more than 1,000 clubs and pubs across Australia, has undertaken legal action against its former employee, Troy Stolz, for breaching his non-disclosure agreement. The story broke out in February, when Independent MP Andrew Wilki, during a speech in Federal Parliament, accused 95% of clubs in New South Wales of illegal […]