‘Embarrassing,not credible’:Why pubs and clubs won’t back gambling scheme

‘Embarrassing,not credible’:Why pubs and clubs won’t back gambling scheme

The Australian Hotels Association sat on the advisory panel for gambling reform – but it has strongly rejected its final recommendations for account-based gaming.

  • byHarriet Alexander andMax Maddison

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A critical NSW government report is being kept from you. Why?

A critical NSW government report is being kept from you. Why?

The Herald has campaigned for poker machine reform for the past two years,and we have no intention of backing off.

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The surprise twist in new cashless gaming system

The surprise twist in new cashless gaming system

Gamblers could still use cash and there would be no binding limit to the amount a poker machine player could spend under a draft proposal by the gambling reform panel.

  • byHarriet Alexander andAlexandra Smith
What researchers found when they interviewed 204 pokies players at a Sydney club

What researchers found when they interviewed 204 pokies players at a Sydney club

The expert panel on cashless gaming is bound by confidentiality agreements not to discuss its recommendations. But a study released by one panel member gives an insight into its deliberations.

  • byHarriet Alexander
Cashless gaming trial set up to fail,former participant says
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Cashless gaming trial set up to fail,former participant says

With a trial into mandatory cashless gaming plagued by problems,the NSW government has begun laying the groundwork to walk away from the policy.

  • byMax Maddison andHarriet Alexander
Board members secretly updated travel policy for free holiday to Vegas

Board members secretly updated travel policy for free holiday to Vegas

The members of an upper north shore club unwittingly shouted the partners of their board directors a free overseas holiday – and then paid fringe benefits tax for the pleasure.

  • byHarriet Alexander
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Can former AFL boss Gillon McLachlan turn around Tabcorp’s fortunes?

Can former AFL boss Gillon McLachlan turn around Tabcorp’s fortunes?

It will take more than winning Everest,the world’s richest horse race,to revive Tabcorp’s fortunes. The gambling giant needs some wins off the track.

  • byColin Kruger
‘Problematic’ gambling company tax breaks on Chalmers’ radar

‘Problematic’ gambling company tax breaks on Chalmers’ radar

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has indicated the government will tighten its focus on gambling companies’ use of R&D tax credits,which can total tens of millions.

  • byMillie Muroi
Revealed:Former Eels boss helping bid to oust Parramatta directors

Revealed:Former Eels boss helping bid to oust Parramatta directors

A former Parramatta supremo has attempted to rally support from friends and associates as well as figures from the club’s past.

  • byChris Barrett
Robert started his night with an online bet. It finished in hospital with a $40,000 loss
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Robert started his night with an online bet. It finished in hospital with a $40,000 loss

Robert is one of the record number of Australians who have sought online gambling help in the past year. No state or territory made more requests than NSW.

  • byDaniel Lo Surdo
$500m wiped from The Star as investors revolt after dismal result

$500m wiped from The Star as investors revolt after dismal result

The Star’s long-suffering investors have responded to the group’s $1.7 billion loss by sending the share price to just 25¢.

  • byAmelia McGuire