We all of have a pretty substantial amount of time invested in diverting our collective attention, So when it comes to gambling apps there has to be the question of how do we use theseContinue reading
Category: Government and Pokies
How the TPP could the Shake up Gaming Industry
Recently many countries around the world and their governing officials have been making noise around the TPP, and in Australia Anti-Pokies Senator Nick Xenophon is no different. The bother centres on the influence of popularContinue reading
Government Says Spin Limits “Not A Priority”’
Even though there are plenty of organizations that monitor and regulate gaming and pokies in Australia sometimes sudden spike in trends can become newsworthy. This newest spike, however, is not an exemplification of increase butContinue reading
Victorian ATM Ban Curbs Problem Gambling Rates
In Victoria, problem gamblers are spending less money on pokies, thanks to the state’s new ATM ban. Passed in July 2012, the measure prohibits any gaming venues from operating cash machines, discouraging problem gamblers fromContinue reading
SkyCity Adelaide Gets 500 New Pokies
Skycity Adelaide will be receiving a major upgrade to its facilities. The casino operator has struck a deal with the South Australian government, providing it with an extension on its license and an additional 500Continue reading
Pokie Reforms Introduced in New Zealand
In New Zealand, local politicians have decided to introduce new poker machine reforms. There has been plenty of concern regarding the responsibility of pokie club owners and the recent misappropriation of pokie grants. These reformsContinue reading
Labour Shoots Down Proposal for $1 Pokie Limit Trial
For years, The Greens have fought to impose $1 betting limits for pokies in pubs, clubs and casinos across Australia. Even after the federal government pushed the proposal aside in favour of voluntary pre-commitment, TheContinue reading
Hume Introduces New Pokie Legislation
Across Australia, local politicians are searching for new ways to make the poker machine market safer for players. They are encouraging operators to be more responsible in order to reduce problem gambling rates, and theContinue reading
NZ Prime Minister Approves SkyCity Pokies Deal
For the past six months, SkyCity and Prime Minister John Key have been negotiating the terms of their convention centre deal. They continued to go back and forth over how many new pokies the casinoContinue reading
Casino Canberra Wants Pokies
The Australian Capital Territory enforces a policy that prohibits casinos from hosting poker machines. When Casino Canberra made its debut in 1994, the casino operator was fine with the rules – but now, it wantsContinue reading