Gaming News

Pre-commitment trial timeframes "unrealistic": GTA

Even as the Prime Minister hedges the gambling reform bet with the introduction of a trial of mandatory pre-commitment in the ACT, the gaming industry is saying too much, too soon. [Read More...]

[Mon 23/01/2012 01:33:08]

Australians oppose mandatory pre-commitment: Poll

A new poll by Textor Crosby indicates that more than 80 per cent of Australians are against the proposals for mandatory pre-commitment. [Read More...]

[Fri 20/01/2012 11:36:36]

Defiant Wilkie seeks support

Even as headlines around the country herald a cunning escape by the Gillard Government, Tasmanian MP Andrew Wilkie insists his floundering campaign is not 'dead in the water'. [Read More...]

[Wed 18/01/2012 12:50:05]

Big win for Ainsworth Game Technology

Australian gaming icon, Ainsworth Game Technology has revised its profit forecasts for the second half of 2011 to 22 per cent greater than the whole of the previous year. [Read More...]

[Wed 14/12/2011 12:46:50]

Debate over pre-commitment continues

Youth Off The Streets founder, Father Chris Riley, has come out in support of the Clubs Australia campaign against the proposed method of addressing problem gambling, with mixed public support. [Read More...]

[Wed 07/12/2011 12:15:30]

Intralot won't be drawn into MPC debate

Gaming technology company Intralot has opted not to weigh into an argument over the potential costs of monitoring gamblers' activities if mandatory pre-commitment (MPC) comes into play. [Read More...]

[Wed 23/11/2011 10:37:48]

GTA rubbishes pokies proposal

Gaming Technology Association chief executive Ross Ferrar has dismissed a proposal to develop a pre-commitment system for poker machines using existing player tracking modules and fingerprint identification. [Read More...]

[Fri 11/11/2011 01:58:16]

Institute questions 'Outdated Data'

Independent research by the Institute of Public Affairs (IPA) has contradicted the results of the Productivity Commissions' findings on the prevalence of problem gambling. [Read More...]

[Wed 02/11/2011 04:04:43]

November Deadline for Gaming Venues

Under new rules laid out by the Anti-Money-Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing laws, all venues with gaming machines must enrol with Austrac before November 28. [Read More...]

[Wed 26/10/2011 01:20:57]

Tassie talks Tote ... Again

In a renewed environment with fewer sector growth opportunities for key players, the Tasmanian government has decided to revisit the notion of selling of their tote license. [Read More...]

[Mon 24/10/2011 03:19:30]

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