Gaming

Tabcorp is preparing to roll out a live sports betting feature across licensed pubs and clubs. In what is being hailed as a first-of-its-kind initiative in the country, the wagering giant is leveraging its extensive retail footprint to introduce in-play betting through its mobile app directly within on-premises venues. This pilot program, starting with two…

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In a significant move within the global gaming technology sector, Novomatic AG Group has announced plans to acquire all remaining shares of Ainsworth Game Technology, offering $1.00 per share under a Scheme of Arrangement. The announcement was made on April 28, 2025. Novomatic, Europe’s largest gaming technology company, already owns a 52.9% stake in Ainsworth,…

In an attempt to reshape the future of community clubs, the ACT Government has launched an independent inquiry into the club industry, aiming to shift the sector away from its reliance on gambling revenue. Set to begin mid-2025, the inquiry will play a pivotal role in crafting a 20-year roadmap toward a more diversified, sustainable…

Australia’s hospitality landscape is witnessing a seismic shift as one of its most prominent gaming operators, Star Entertainment, begins a radical transformation. Once a billion-dollar giant synonymous with luxury and high-rolling glamour, Star is now confronting the hard realities of a changing market, tighter regulations, and plummeting revenues. But there’s a new chapter unfolding—one that…

In a market where familiarity and innovation must combine, the popular More Chilli brand makes a return with three new games: Habanero Heater, Extra Spicy, and Mas Pollo. The More Chilli Link games are the second launch game family for Aristocrat’s The Baron cabinet. The new game line-up builds on the legacy of the original…

As part of the National Gambling Trends Study 2023 the Australian Gambling Research Centre has published a new research summary, covering time limits, mandatory 15-minute breaks, credit limits and closing times. The report outlines: Key messages Intervention based on poker machine gambling duration Several casinos have recently introduced time limits including mandatory 15-minute breaks after…

This week, Aristocrat’s new cabinet The Baron is officially released in NSW and Cashman Link is one of the first game families to go live. The Cashman character will resonate with many of your players, but the games have been modernised to include current game trends. The original Cashman character was popular for tossing out…

We can’t control the economy and there are always minor issues that we can’t change but what we can, and should always control, is the atmosphere in our gaming floors for our players. That is what makes them feel comfortable and brings them back for more visits. Here are five things I do to ensure…