07/09/26 New South Wales seeks new leadership for casino regulator The New South Wales Government has opened an expression of interest process as it seeks a new chief commissioner and commissioner for the NSW Independent Casino Commission.
07/06/26 Labour to propose tougher gaming machine reforms in New South Wales The party has endorsed a policy that would see fewer poker machines, higher taxes on large operators and mandatory facial recognition.
06/24/26 New South Wales budget projects rising gaming machine revenue Gambling tax revenue is forecast to reach US$3.2bn by 2029-30.
01/06/23 Unions NSW supports cashless gaming cards Unions NSW says cashless cards would help control problem gambling.
11/18/20 NSW expects over US$2bn from gaming tax The number represents an increase of US$36.5 million since the half-year review for the sector.
10/25/20 NSW extends consultation on pokies bill The state regulator aims to find an “industry-led solution” that considers the scale and risk profile of each of its 3,000 pubs and clubs.
09/27/20 NSW opens consultation on new gambling bill If the new regulation is passed, casinos will be responsible for identifying and helping players who show evidence of harmful gambling behaviour.
08/16/20 New legal setback for Crown Resorts Public hearings into the operator’s suitability to hold a licence in New South Wales will resume on Monday.
07/08/20 AU$1.5m in grants for gambling harm prevention The New South Wales government will support 14 projects and organisations with the grants.
05/29/20 NSW to switch on poker machines from June 1 From Monday, up to 50 people at any one time will be allowed in restaurants, pubs and cafes, paving the way for pokies to reopen.
04/30/20 NSW issues warning against illegal online gambling sites Office of Responsible Gambling says players should avoid illegal off-shore sites.
04/08/20 Man loses ‘hopeless’ $3.3m Lotto lawsuit in Australia David Renshaw attempted to sue NSW Lotteries over unclaimed September 1997 Oz Lotto draw ticket winnings.
