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This section contains the latest news headlines on issues related to gambling and gaming such as regulation, government policies, community news and research from around Australian and other parts of the globe. Articles from the last 30 days are accessible here. |
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| 05/09/10 - Researcher supports pre-commitment plan |
September 2010
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| QUEENSLAND: CQUniversity's Dr Matthew Rockloff says pre-committed gambling limits on Australia's poker machines is the best way to combat problem gambling. read this>> | ||||||
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| 05/09/10 - Ainsworth: Pokies changes expensive and ineffective |
September 2010
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| NEW SOUTH WALES: Len Ainsworth, Chairman of Ainsworth Game Technology, has estimated that a national pre-commitment system for electronic gaming machines would cost hundreds of millions of dollars to implement, and would be an incredibly complex task, as the various gaming machine makers that supply Australian venues would need to offer a compatible system. read this>> | ||||||
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| 03/09/10 - Gambling reform could cost jobs: NSW |
September 2010
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| NEW SOUTH WALES: Premier Kristina Keneally says her state government supports pre-commitment poker machine technology, but still has concerns about how gambling reforms will effect employment for pubs and clubs. "Any change would first need to be understood in the impacts that it might have on pubs and clubs as a significant employer". read this>> | ||||||
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| 02/09/10 - Booze, smokes and gambling less popular as Australia bites into technology |
September 2010
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| NATIONAL: A CommSec report tracking trends adjusted for inflation has revealed that Australian consumers are buying less alcohol and fewer cigarettes and giving gambling a wider berth as health warnings and price rises cut in. Instead, says the report, they are turning to technology - spending big on computers to cash in on cheaper deals and tax breaks. read this>> | ||||||
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| 02/09/10 - Clubs Australia: Wilkie deal is bad for all Australians |
September 2010
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| NATIONAL: Clubs Australia have responded to the agreement released yesterday between Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Independent MP Andrew Wilkie with a media release criticising the undertaking to implement a mandatory pre-commitment system for all poker machinesacross Australia as well as to limit ATM cash withdrawals to just $250 a day read this>> | ||||||
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| 02/09/10 - Gillard champions Wilkie deal |
September 2010
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| NATIONAL: Independent MP Andrew Wilkie has come to an agreement with Prime Minister Julia Gillard ensuring his support for a future Labor Federal Government. The agreement includes provision for measures to address problem gambling, including pre-commitment arrangements for electronic gaming machines and ATM withdrawal limits. read this>> | ||||||
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| 01/09/10 - Robinson requests urgent review of cricket betting |
September 2010
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| VICTORIA: Victorian Minister for Gaming, Tony Robinson, has announced that the Victorian Commision for Gambling Regulation (VCGR) will undertake an urgent review of current approvals for betting on cricket matches involving the Pakistan cricket team. In Victoria the VCGR approves sports games and matches before betting may be permitted and has the power to impose conditions on approval at any time. read this>> | ||||||
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| 31/08/10 - Clubs Australia: Case for $1 max bet doesn't stack up |
August 2010
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NATIONAL: Clubs Australia have released a media statement refuting media speculation that either government or opposition would consider enforcing a $1 maximum bet on poker machines. read this>> |
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| 30/08/10 - NSW Labour rejects pokie reform |
August 2010
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| NEW SOUTH WALES: New South Wales Minister for Gaming and Racing, Kevin Greene, has indicated the state government would reject the idea of a $1 bet limit for electronic gaming machines. read this>> | ||||||
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| 30/08/10 - Legal bar looms for pokies push |
August 2010
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NATIONAL: Legal experts have today warned that independent MP Andrew Wilkie's demand for federal government action on poker machines is likely to fail. read this>> |
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| 25/08/10 - Finland to use Swedish Responsible Gaming Systems |
August 2010
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| INTERNATIONAL: The Finnish state-owned gambling monopoly which will be moving into the online gambling sector this year is to use the responsible gambling tool PlayScan, says the company's gaming operations executive Janne Perakyla. PlayScan is owned by Swedish gaming monopoly Svenska Spel and provides online players with an analysis of their gaming behaviour based on mental, cognitive and predictive data. read this>> | ||||||
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| 25/08/10 - Online gambling banned in South Africa |
August 2010
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| INTERNATIONAL: Online gambling has been banned in South Africa after a court ruling by the North Gauteng High Court on August 20. Online gambling operators and players in this jurisidiction could attract fines of up to R $10 million or ten years in jail if found to be in contravention of the law. read this>> | ||||||
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| 24/08/10 - Cross-Strait Responsible Gambling Summit calls for more research on Macau |
August 2010
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| INTERNATIONAL: Scholars and speakers at the Cross-Strait Responsible Gambling Summit have this week called for more research into responsible gambling and gambling policy in Macau. read this>> | ||||||
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| 18/08/10 - Tasmania strengthens exclusions regime |
August 2010
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TASMANIA: Tasmanian Treasurer, Michael Aird, has announced that new laws come into effect today that stengthen the exclusions regime for self-excluded gamblers in Tasmania. The Tasmanian Gambling Exclusion Scheme will be strengthened by simplifying the types of exclusions available and introducing a minimum period of six months before exclusions can be revoked. read this>> |
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| 14/08/10 - Philippines gambling monopoly stops issuing licenses |
August 2010
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INTERNATIONAL: The Philippines Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGOR), a state gambling monopoly that controls all gambling operations within the Philippines and has exclusive rights to license and operate gambling establishments throughout the country, is putting a hold on issuing any new casino licenses. read this>> |
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| 14/08/10 - NSW to introduce Touch Keno |
August 2010
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NEW SOUTH WALES: The NSW government has approved the installation into pubs and clubs of an expected 800 electronic Keno gambling terminals. This comes following a review of the results of a three-month trial of 30 terminals at 15 venues. Touch Keno allows players to feed cash directly into the machine, although payouts must still be collected from an operator. read this>> |
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| 13/08/10 - Australasian Gaming Expo a success |
August 2010
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NATIONAL: The Gaming Technologies Association’s CEO Ross Ferrar noted that the 21st annual Australasian Gaming Expo had been judged a great success by exhibitors and visitors. “171 exhibitors attended this year’s show, slightly more than last year; and a who’s who of the Hospitality Industry visited, networked and checked out the world’s best gaming technologies, products and services” he said. read this>> |
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| 13/08/10 - Victorian Auditor-General to investigate EGM auction process |
August 2010
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VICTORIA: A request by Eastern Region MP Peter Hall for an investigation into the allocation of gaming machine licences in Victoria has been accepted by the Auditor-General. The Auditor-General will now conduct a performance audit into the licence allocation process which will cover not only the gaming auction, but the pre-auction club offer as well as the transfer scheme, which is scheduled to take place in September. read this>> |
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| 12/08/10 - Two new gambling research reports released |
August 2010
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INTERNATIONAL: Two new gambling research papers have recently been released. The first study examined the influence of facial expressions on the betting and gambling behaviour of players in a poker game. It was found that trustworthy faces resulted in more conservative betting. The second study examined brain activity when viewing others gambling and found that participants brains responded as though they were gambling as well. Further information on both of these new research studies can be accessed at the link below. read this>> |
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| 11/08/10 - Ontario to launch regulated online gaming in 2012 |
August 2010
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CANADA: Ontario has announced that it will allow its residents access to a regulated online gambling offering through the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG). Ontario Finance Minister Dwight Duncan and OLG chairman Paul Godfrey said that the province would launch an expanded online gambling offering in 2012, with players able to purchase lottery tickets online as well as take part in casino-style games and online poker. read this>> |
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| 10/08/10 - Victoria to reform racing industry |
August 2010
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VICTORIA: New reforms to attract more premium racing customers to Victoria have been announced. Racing Minister Rob Hulls said legislation introduced into Parliament today would allow Victoria’s wagering licensee to provide premium customers with a more competitive product while offering a large financial boost to the Victorian racing industry. Mr Hulls said the changes to the premium customer effective tax rate had the strong support of Racing Victoria Ltd and VicRacing. read this>> |
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| 07/08/10 - Fraser excited about Tabcorp investments in Queensland |
August 2010
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QUEENSLAND: Treasurer Andrew Fraser said the State Government welcomed Tabcorp’s proposal to look at investment options at its Queensland properties. “Obviously I welcome Tabcorp’s confidence in the Queensland economy and its future. This project has the potential to deliver jobs and a boost to our economy. The project has the exciting potential to provide a welcome boost to the tourism infrastructure on the Gold Coast and a new 5 star hotel in Brisbane’s CBD, as well as a refurbishment at the company’s Townsville property,” Mr Fraser said. read this>> |
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| 06/08/10 - Latest Gambling Disorders Blog - Issues & Insights Explores Self-Exclusion Research |
August 2010
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INTERNATIONAL: Self-exclusion is one of the most widely used responsible gaming strategies. These programs allow individuals to literally “exclude” themselves from a gaming venue as a way of dealing with problematic gambling behavior. Scientific research on the safety and effectiveness of self-exclusion is just now catching up to the establishment of such programs, which began more than a decade ago. This month’s Issues & Insights highlights selected peer-reviewed studies in this emerging area of research. read this>> |
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| 06/08/10 - Canadian government amends gambling laws |
August 2010
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CANADA: The Canadian Government has made several amendments to the existing Canadian gambling laws. A number of gambling related offences are now listed as serious offences. These changes were introduced to target illegal gambling operations. read this>> |
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| 04/08/10 - New research finds problem gambling peaks in young adulthood |
August 2010
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INTERNATIONAL: A new study from the Research Institute on Addictions at the University of Buffalo published in the Journal of Gambling Studies combined two national surveys to examine gambling and gambling problems across the lifespan, from the teenage years to retirement-age. The authors found that gambling involvement, frequent gambling (defined as gambling 52 times per year or more) and problem gambling increased during the teens, peaked in the 20s and 30s, and then declined in adults older than 40. read this>> |
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| 03/08/10 - Macau casino revenue booms in July |
August 2010
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MACAU: Casino revenue in Macau surged in 70.4% compared to the same month a year ago in July, the special administrative region's Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau released recently. read this>> |
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| 01/08/10 - VCGR Gaming Machine Entitlement Allocation List |
August 2010
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VICTORIA: A list of allocated gaming machine entitlements from the Pre-Auction Club Offer and the Gaming Auction has been posted to the VCGR website. This new data replaces the provisional data that was published on the Gambling Licences Review website on Thursday, 20 May 2010. read this>> |
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