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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
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 […]
