Gaming

A year on from last year’s AHG and Konami has continued to “Power On” with more great games and launching new games series across our range of Dimension cabinets – D27, D49 and the ever-impressive 75C. Support, Support, Support Bull Rush (and Bull Rush Blitz) has been one of the most successful themes launched by…

Star on brink of collapse with ‘uncertainty’ about future after trading halt The embattled casino operator had until 10am (AEDT) on Friday to post its half-yearly report, but missed that deadline, leading the ASX to announce trading on Star shares would be temporarily paused. The company, which operates casinos in Sydney, Brisbane and the Gold…

Aristocrat has released two new SAP games, Super Split Wild Lion and Super Split Long Jun, for their Mars-X and Helix cabinets where Scalable Bonus Cash on Reel symbols on Reel 1 can split and duplicate. This is unique to the market and gives players greater opportunities to trigger the Hold and Spin feature. There…

Ainsworth Game Technology (AGT), an icon in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) gaming industry for 30 years, is thrilled to embark on “A New Era” in 2025. Building upon its rich legacy, AGT is set to unveil the next-generation RAPTOR™ dual-screen cabinet with an exciting, on-trend portfolio of games, signalling a bold new chapter in its history.…

From 16 February the community can give feedback on consultation papers for a proposed third-party exclusion scheme and proposed mandatory facial recognition technology to support a statewide exclusion register for NSW hotels and clubs with gaming machines. Facial Recognition Facial recognition technology will support gambling harm-minimisation by removing the guesswork of staff identifying excluded patrons,…

When you have a small club or regional hotel the choice of which machines to buy seems complicated. As a gaming specialist, I am often asked by venues which machines are the best to buy when you don’t have a large budget. There is a good answer to this question, but it doesn’t start with…

Choosing a new game to add to your gaming floor is an important decision and one that can often involve a financial risk. It’s natural for gaming managers to choose games that appeal to them personally. However, while making a strategic choice based on solid data is more involved, it is always more successful. There…

The Star Entertainment Group, once a major player in Australia’s casino industry, following a significant set of challenges and new regulations that have hampered business, is facing financial collapse. The company, which operates casinos in Brisbane, Sydney, and the Gold Coast, has been plagued by mounting financial woes, regulatory penalties, and dwindling customer turnout. In…

As the digital landscape evolves, the security measures that businesses rely on are increasingly scrutinised. Among the most significant developments in surveillance technology are Internet Protocol (IP) cameras and Facial Recognition & VMS Video Management Systems. While these tools offer enhanced security and operational efficiency, they also introduce a range of cybersecurity risks that can…