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Gambling regulator withheld documents from money laundering inquiry
The NSW Crime Commission has identified more than 100 documents relevant to its inquiry into money laundering that were never passed on by the gaming regulator.
- by Harriet Alexander
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‘We can’t wait. The research is in’: MP’s push to fast-track gambling reforms
Those pushing for cashless gaming continue to needle the NSW government, with one outspoken MP introducing a private members bill to force an urgent solution.
- by Harriet Alexander
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Poker machine reform a double-edged sword for states
Victoria has just announced a suite of tough measures to crack down on the abuse of poker machines. The move puts pressure on NSW to up its game.
- by The Herald's View
NSW under pressure on pokie reform after Victoria orders sweeping gambling overhaul
Gambling reform advocate Tim Costello says the Victorian changes, including set gambling limits and reduced hours for gaming venues, will put the focus on NSW Labor to take stronger action.
- by Matt Wade
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Spending caps a critical part of expanded cashless pokies trial, expert warns
Premier Chris Minns revealed venues accounting for some 3000 machines had already volunteered to be part of the study.
- by Michael McGowan
‘Seriously flawed’ pokies grants scheme under review as Minns announces cashless gaming trial
The NSW government will announce plans to review a controversial grants scheme run by ClubsNSW alongside its long-awaited trial into cashless gaming.
- by Michael McGowan
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Harm reduction measures for pokies thrown out by court
A Supreme Court decision backing several pubs against the gaming regulator has called into question the legality of harm reduction measures in poker machine rooms statewide.
- by Michael Koziol
NSW’s controversial wages cap to be axed in September
The end of a decade-long ceiling on pay rises for public sector workers was one of Chris Minns’ key election promises.
- by Alexandra Smith
‘Deeply suspicious’: Hackers target cashless gaming trial
The only customers whose data was accessed were those participating in a trial of cashless gaming.
- by Harriet Alexander
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NSW cashless gaming trial delayed by wrangling over independent panel
A cashless gaming trial is due to begin in 10 days, but nobody has yet been appointed to the panel tasked with designing it.
- by Harriet Alexander
Fourth most profitable pokies pub in breach of gaming laws
The Wentworth Hotel is one of the most profitable pubs for pokie takings in NSW, but the gaming regulator has found that it was failing to comply with gaming regulation.
- by Harriet Alexander