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Licensee of CBD Venue Prosecuted for ATM in Same Part of Hotel as Gaming Machines
Department of Enterprise, Investment and Trade
Licensed venues are being warned to comply with important gaming harm minimisation measures or face enforcement action, after the licensee of an inner Sydney venue was found guilty under the Gaming Machines Regulation 2019, after placing an automatic teller machine (ATM) in an ‘ATM room’ attached to its gaming room.
The licensee of Vbar on Liverpool Street in Sydney’s central business district (CBD) was ordered to pay the prosecutor’s costs in the amount of $5,500 by the local court, after inspectors from Liquor & Gaming NSW found the ATM and the magistrate determined it was in the same part of the hotel as gaming machines were located.
Large text reading ‘ATM’ was also displayed across the door to this room on the gaming room side.
This decision comes following an escalation in enforcement response by Liquor & Gaming NSW in 2023, which has seen 16 penalty notices issued and 13 prosecutions commenced for ATM location breaches.
The Regulatory Operations Executive Director for Liquor & Gaming NSW, Jane Lin, said the position of the ATM was a clear breach of the Gaming Machines Regulation 2019, which stipulates that a licensee must not permit a cash dispensing facility to be located in a part of a hotel or a club premises in which approved gaming machines are located.
The magistrate supported Liquor & Gaming NSW’s interpretation that the clause was not confined to just a gaming room and that the requirement in the regulation applies to ‘a part’ of the hotel.
Her Honour stated in her judgment that the legislative requirement ‘is intentionally to be read as ‘part [of the hotel]’ and that if the legislation was referring to only the gaming room ‘it would say that’’.
“ATMs must be located in a part of the venue completely separate to gaming rooms or any other part of a venue where gaming machines are located, even if the internal design or fit-out of the room acts to screen the ATM,” Lin said. “This is important because having such ready access to cash withdrawals can make it easier for gamblers to lose track of what they are spending while locating ATMs further away from gaming machines can encourage them to have a break in play.
“These requirements are clearly outlined in the Gaming Machines Regulation 2019 and have been further communicated to licensees in an effort to prevent and minimise gambling harm.
“Liquor & Gaming NSW has a zero-tolerance approach for venue operators who do not comply with fundamental gaming harm minimisation measures.”
Liquor & Gaming NSW is focusing on the placement of ATMs and gambling harm minimisation measures involving withdrawals from credit cards as part of a targeted compliance campaign over the summer months.
Inspectors have conducted 437 inspections at high-risk hotels and clubs across more than 30 LGAs since December 1, 2023, and will continue to closely monitor these gaming venues.
As well as the placement of ATMs in gaming rooms, inspectors are targeting:
- the availability of credit from ATMs on the premises of a venue
- the visibility of internal gaming-related signage (eg ‘VIP lounge’ ) from outside the venue
- hotel layouts that compel patrons to pass through a gaming room to access another area (or service) of the venue
- ensuring that self-exclusion signage is present in gaming rooms
- minors in gaming rooms or using gaming machines or electronic betting terminals
- compliance with Gaming Plans of Management
Lin said venues that fail to comply with harm minimisation requirements can expect an enforcement response in the form of large fines, potential disciplinary action or the issue of statutory directions to require that changes be made at a venue.
“Most venues in New South Wales are complying with these measures but there are still too many that don’t take the necessary steps to protect their patrons from gambling harm,” Lin said. “Any operators who attempt to circumvent the legislation will be met with a strong enforcement response.”
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Stakelogic Expands Presence in Switzerland with Exclusive Blackjack Launch at Jackpot.ch
Award-winning Stakelogic Unveils Branded 7-Seat Blackjack Table at Jackpot.ch, enhancing the Swiss Live Casino Experience
Stakelogic has strengthened its position in the Swiss online casino market by securing an agreement with Jackpot.ch, the online platform of Grand Casino Baden, the country’s second-leading casino.
Offering Swiss players an immersive and premium live casino experience, Stakelogic has unveiled a branded Jackpot.ch Chromakey 7-seat Blackjack table, integrated through Gamanza as part of the partnership, guaranteeing flawless gameplay and outstanding performance.
This milestone is a significant growth phase for Stakelogic in the regulated iGaming market of Switzerland. Jackpot.ch is going to offer a distinctive and exclusive gaming experience to its players with the introduction of a branded blackjack table, thus cementing its position as a leading online casino.
Stakelogic’s Chromakey technology enables highly customisable branding, allowing operators to design a unique live casino setting. The 7-seat blackjack format boosts engagement, delivering a genuine and interactive table game experience.
With its latest launch, Stakelogic has further established itself as a leading supplier of live dealer products, with further emphasis on important regulated markets. Jackpot.ch players can now enjoy a high-quality, custom branded blackjack experience, adding to the online gaming landscape in Switzerland.
Neil Tanti, Head of Sales at Stakelogic, commented: “We are excited to team up with Jackpot.ch, one of Switzerland’s biggest online casinos, to introduce our branded 7-seat Blackjack table. It demonstrates our dedication to delivering innovative live casino solutions, which are tailored to meet the requirements of our operator partners.”
Brian Christner, Chief Online Gaming at Jackpot.ch added: “We are very excited about this partnership with Stakelogic. Their cutting-edge technology and dedication to quality align with Jackpot.ch’s mission to provide our players with the best gaming experience. The launch of our branded 7-seat blackjack table is a significant moment for us, as it sets a new standard for premium live casino entertainment on the market.”
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Immersive virtual product adds 30,000 extra events to leading African sportsbook
Logifuture, a leading supplier of award-winning iGaming products, has strengthened its partnership with leading African sportsbook Bolabet with the integration of Zoom Soccer.
Zoom Soccer delivers ultra-realistic virtual events for sportsbook users, delivering tens of thousands of events every month for nonstop 24/7 action. With no off-peak moments and a packed schedule that’s always relevant, Zoom ensures continuous engagement. Powered by RNG for steady margins and consistent profits, it creates a fast-paced, immersive betting experience that mirrors the excitement of real football games.
This extended partnership means Bolabet is now able to offer more than 30,000 extra pre-match and in-play betting events each month to its players in Africa.
The move follows the successful addition of Simulate – another of Logifuture’s pioneering virtual products – to the Bolabet platform in August 2024.
Niccolo Cassettari, Group Chief Business Development Officer at Logifuture, said: “We are thrilled to deepen our collaboration with Bolabet through the addition of Zoom Soccer, building on the success we have seen with our Simulate partnership.
“At Logifuture, we remain focused on delivering fast-paced and entertaining sports products, and with the expansion of Zoom Soccer, we are poised to meet that demand.
“As the need for dynamic, quick-turnaround sports content increases, particularly in emerging markets, this integration will further strengthen Bolabet’s virtual sports portfolio and offer players an unparalleled gaming experience.”
Bolabet CEO Justin Palmer said: “Bolabet aims to deliver an engaging and interactive experience for our players and it’s a pleasure to welcome Logifuture’s Zoom Soccer to our product portfolio.
“The addition of Simulate last year has been hugely popular with our players and we are sure Zoom Soccer will further enhance our players’ experience.”
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