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A DIVINE HAND IN RGOS SUCCESS: PARTNERING WITH CHAPLAINS FOR SAFER GAMBLING

Gamble Aware Week 2024 encourages people to reflect on their gambling and the gambling of those around them. It is also a good time for Clubs and Pubs to reflect on their harm minimisation practices, and…
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NEW DIGITAL INCIDENT REGISTER FOR NSW LIQUOR AND GAMBLING COMPLIANCE

In response to the requirements set by Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&GNSW) for maintaining a digital incident register and/or digital gambling incident register, ERM Online has introduced the NSW Liquor…
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IN THE NEWS – CASINOS

Star Entertainment Keeps Sydney Casino Open, Gets Fined Again Star Entertainment has been fined again by the NSW Independent Casino Commission (NICC) but is allowed to continue operating gaming…
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GO WITH GSL – THE ALL-INCLUSIVE LOYALTY CARD AND BENEFITS PROGRAM FROM NEXT PAYMENTS!

What is the GSL Loyalty Program? Next Payments’ GSL Loyalty Program is an enhanced prepaid eftpos, loyalty, and promotions management program that maximises value for your venue and members. The…
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LIGHT & WONDER CEO PROVIDES DRAGON TRAIN UPDATE

The biggest news in the industry recently has been the ongoing dispute between L&W and Aristocrat over the maths in Dragon Train. L&W CEO, Matt Wilson provides an update on the company’s next…
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SUPER GRAND STAR – REEL STAR POWER

Aristocrat’s new Super Grand Star games are now released and rolling out onto gaming floors. With three new games available in the family, Prosperity, Eureka and Vikings, the games maintain all the popular…
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ASX SUSPENDS THE STAR

Chaos as The Star stripped from ASX days after Brisbane site grand opening Thousands of jobs are potentially in limbo after Australia’s gambling giant The Star was suspended from the stock exchange. The…
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CLOSURE PERIODS FOR GAMBLING BEGINS IN VIC

As part of the first tranche of gambling reforms, pubs and clubs across Victoria will have to close their gambling machine areas between 4am and 10am from August 30 – providing a break in play, so patrons…
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THE GAMES HAVE CHANGED, NOT THE PLAYERS

For many years I have been hearing clubs relate to me that their net is still flat and their hold percentage declining while turnover is still lifting. I recently checked the data for NSW and QLD going…
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ANU STUDY SHOWS DECLINE IN GAMBLING PARTICIPATION, RISE IN ONLINE BETTING

According to new research by ANU’s Centre for Gambling Research overall gambling participation in Australia has declined. A recent publication reveals a decline in gambling rates from 65.6% in 2019 (pre-COVID)…
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ARE YOUR RGOS TAKING A PUNT?

It’s been just over 6 weeks since Clubs and Pubs in NSW were required to meet the Responsible Gambling Officer (RGO) regulations set by the NSW Government. Much like the onboarding of Food Safety requirements…
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15th ANNUAL JP MORGAN SLOT SURVEY 2024

Each year The Drop teams up with JPMorgan to assist with their Annual Australian Slot Survey. The research is of such high quality that it becomes invaluable for future planning for all gaming venues. Input…
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