Australian Capital Territory. The ACT has a total of 5,200 gaming machines all of which are located in clubs and hotels. Casino Canberra is the only casino in the ACT and does not have any gaming machines.
- The NSW government last week announced changes to gambling laws that it said would cap the number of machines in high-risk areas but critics say this is misleading – that the proposed.
- NSW poker machine losses continue to rise Poker machine losses have soared to more than $6.5 billion in NSW despite a reduction in total poker machine numbers in the state. Losses on poker machines in clubs and pubs in NSW reached $6.5 billion in the past financial year, equal to $17.9 million lost everyday.
Losses projected ascend sharply
As reported by The Sydney Morning Herald, gamblers in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) are expected to see losses on video poker machines climb substantially over the next decade.
An analysis of NSW Treasury documents reveals that revenue from poker machines is predicted to be AU$9 billion (approximately US$6.1 billion) per year by 2029, a 38 percent increase from today's figure.
Overall, gamblers are projected to lose AU$85 billion (US$57.6 billion) on poker machines alone in the coming ten years. The revenue to the gaming venues will throw off AU$22.5 billion (US$15.2 billion) in taxes to the state.
Players in pubs seem to be particularly vulnerable, with pub players expected to see their losses increase by 50 percent over the next decade. In clubs, that number is expected to climb 30 percent.
NSW politician blames fellow politicians
One state politician in particular is not happy about the trend. An independent Member of Parliament, Justin Field, points the finger at the major political parties.
'The explosion in poker machine profits forecasted for the clubs and pubs, in spite of government reform, is another example of politicians turning a blind eye to the impacts of gambling on communities', Field told the Morning Herald. He added, 'The Labor Opposition remains deathly silent on this important social issue.'
Field believes the increase in video poker gambling losses in pubs is linked to the growth in political donations by the Australian Hotels Association (AHA). He says that large hotel companies buying up small pubs is not a coincidence. The newspaper reports that in 2018, the AHA contributed AU$416,122 (US$281,938) to the Labor and Coalition parties on both the state and federal levels combined. This compares to just AU$89,182 (US$60,424) in 2017.
Says it's all about the money
A representative of the NSW Labor party says that federal donations cannot be used on the state level, but Field does not buy it.
'The idea that there is an impenetrable Chinese wall between different levels of the major political parties is absurd', he explained, adding that 'ICAC findings have shown how parties have attempted to skirt state donations prohibitions by directing donations to the federal level.' He also observed that there has been
a complete and historical failure to regulate gambling in the public interest.' Flip poker thailand.
Field believes this is the case because the political parties are afraid to hurt the revenue flow.
Australia is unique in that, Western Australia aside, most of its video poker machines are in clubs and hotels, and not in casinos. In a 2017 study by The Australia Institute, it was calculated that the country houses three-quarters of the world's club and hotel poker machines. New South Wales has more than 90,000 poker machines, about half of the country's total.
In Australia there are some federal regulations and standards for gaming machines but the majority of the gaming machine rules and regulations are controlled by the individual States and Territories.
These laws vary from state to state and cover everything from minimum return to player, maximum bets, how winnings are paid out and where the games are found. In this guide you can compare all of the different regulations around Australia.
Regulations by State and Territories
Australian Capital Territory
The ACT has a total of 5,200 gaming machines all of which are located in clubs and hotels. Casino Canberra is the only casino in the ACT and does not have any gaming machines.
- Total Machines : 5,200
- Machine Locations : Clubs (5,114) and Hotels (60)
- 24 Hour Gambling : No (5 hour break)
- Cheque Payouts : Winnings over $1,200 are paid by cheque
- Note Acceptors : Accept $5, $10 and $20 notes
- Game Frequency : No restrictions
- Maximum Bet : $10 per spin
- Win Limits : None
- Limits on Lines / Ways : None
- Minimum RTP : 87%
- Regulator :ACT Gambling and Racing Commission
Northern Territory
The Northern Territory has 2,195 gaming machines located in clubs, hotels and the two casinos operating in the territory - Sky City and Lasseters.
- Total Machines : 2,195
- Machine Locations : Clubs & Hotels (1,190), Casinos (1,005)
- 24 Hour Gambling : No (Hotels & Clubs), Yes (Casinos)
- Cheque Payouts : Winnings over $500 are paid by cheque
- Note Acceptors : Banned in hotels and clubs.
- Game Frequency : No restrictions (National Standards)
- Maximum Bet : $5 per spin (Clubs / Hotels), No Limit (Casino)
- Win Limits : None
- Limits on Lines / Ways : None
- Minimum RTP : 85% (Clubs / Hotels), 88% (Casinos)
- Regulator :NT Gambling and Licensing
New South Wales
New South Wales leads the country with 100,500 gaming machines which are located in clubs, hotels and the Star Casino in Sydney.
- Total Machines : 100,500
- Machine Locations : Clubs & Hotels (99,000), Casino (1,500)
- 24 Hour Gambling : No (Hotels & Clubs), Yes (Casino)
- Cheque Payouts : Winnings over $5000 are paid by cheque
- Note Acceptors : Accept $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100 notes
- Game Frequency : No restrictions (National Standards)
- Maximum Bet : $10 per spin (Clubs / Hotels), No Limit (Casino)
- Win Limits (Clubs /Hotels) : $10,000, $500,000 (Inter-venue)
- Win Limits (Casino) : None
- Limits on Lines / Ways : None
- Minimum RTP : 85%
- Regulator :NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing
Queensland
There are almost 50,000 machines found in Queensland in clubs, hotels and four casinos located around the State with Brisbane's Treasury Casino having the most games.
- Total Machines : 47,811*
- Machine Locations : Clubs & Hotels (44,015), Casino (3,796*)
- 24 Hour Gambling : No (Hotels & Clubs), Yes (Casino)
- Cheque Payouts : Winnings over $5000 are paid by cheque
- Note Acceptors : Accept $5, $10, $20, $50 notes. Casinos unrestricted.
- Game Frequency : 3 seconds between game start and finish
- Maximum Bet : $5 per spin (Clubs / Hotels), No Limit (Casino)
- Win Limits (Clubs /Hotels) : $10,000, $25,000 (Jackpot)
- Win Limits (Casino) : None
- Limits on Lines / Ways : Maximum of 50 lines
- Minimum RTP : 85% - 92% (Clubs / Hotels), 90% (Casinos)
- Regulator :QLD Office of Liquor and Gaming
* There is no cap on the actual amount of gaming machines at casinos so the actual number of machines in QLD varies.
South Australia
South Australia has a total of 13,113 machines which are found in clubs, hotels and Adelaide Casino.
- Total Machines : 13,113
- Machine Locations : Clubs & Hotels (12,118), Casino (995)
- 24 Hour Gambling : No (Clubs / Hotels), Yes (Casino)
- Cheque Payouts : Winnings over $1,000 can be paid by cheque
- Note Acceptors : Banned. Machines accept coins only
- Game Frequency : Minimum spin rate of 3.5 seconds
- Maximum Bet : $10 per spin
- Win Limits : $10,000 (Clubs / Hotels), No Limit (Casino)
- Limits on Lines / Ways : None
- Minimum RTP : 87.5%
- Regulator :Office of Liquor and Gaming
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Overall, gamblers are projected to lose AU$85 billion (US$57.6 billion) on poker machines alone in the coming ten years. The revenue to the gaming venues will throw off AU$22.5 billion (US$15.2 billion) in taxes to the state.
Players in pubs seem to be particularly vulnerable, with pub players expected to see their losses increase by 50 percent over the next decade. In clubs, that number is expected to climb 30 percent.
NSW politician blames fellow politicians
One state politician in particular is not happy about the trend. An independent Member of Parliament, Justin Field, points the finger at the major political parties.
'The explosion in poker machine profits forecasted for the clubs and pubs, in spite of government reform, is another example of politicians turning a blind eye to the impacts of gambling on communities', Field told the Morning Herald. He added, 'The Labor Opposition remains deathly silent on this important social issue.'
Field believes the increase in video poker gambling losses in pubs is linked to the growth in political donations by the Australian Hotels Association (AHA). He says that large hotel companies buying up small pubs is not a coincidence. The newspaper reports that in 2018, the AHA contributed AU$416,122 (US$281,938) to the Labor and Coalition parties on both the state and federal levels combined. This compares to just AU$89,182 (US$60,424) in 2017.
Says it's all about the money
A representative of the NSW Labor party says that federal donations cannot be used on the state level, but Field does not buy it.
'The idea that there is an impenetrable Chinese wall between different levels of the major political parties is absurd', he explained, adding that 'ICAC findings have shown how parties have attempted to skirt state donations prohibitions by directing donations to the federal level.' He also observed that there has been
a complete and historical failure to regulate gambling in the public interest.' Flip poker thailand.
Field believes this is the case because the political parties are afraid to hurt the revenue flow.
Australia is unique in that, Western Australia aside, most of its video poker machines are in clubs and hotels, and not in casinos. In a 2017 study by The Australia Institute, it was calculated that the country houses three-quarters of the world's club and hotel poker machines. New South Wales has more than 90,000 poker machines, about half of the country's total.
In Australia there are some federal regulations and standards for gaming machines but the majority of the gaming machine rules and regulations are controlled by the individual States and Territories.
These laws vary from state to state and cover everything from minimum return to player, maximum bets, how winnings are paid out and where the games are found. In this guide you can compare all of the different regulations around Australia.
Regulations by State and Territories
Australian Capital Territory
The ACT has a total of 5,200 gaming machines all of which are located in clubs and hotels. Casino Canberra is the only casino in the ACT and does not have any gaming machines.
- Total Machines : 5,200
- Machine Locations : Clubs (5,114) and Hotels (60)
- 24 Hour Gambling : No (5 hour break)
- Cheque Payouts : Winnings over $1,200 are paid by cheque
- Note Acceptors : Accept $5, $10 and $20 notes
- Game Frequency : No restrictions
- Maximum Bet : $10 per spin
- Win Limits : None
- Limits on Lines / Ways : None
- Minimum RTP : 87%
- Regulator :ACT Gambling and Racing Commission
Northern Territory
The Northern Territory has 2,195 gaming machines located in clubs, hotels and the two casinos operating in the territory - Sky City and Lasseters.
- Total Machines : 2,195
- Machine Locations : Clubs & Hotels (1,190), Casinos (1,005)
- 24 Hour Gambling : No (Hotels & Clubs), Yes (Casinos)
- Cheque Payouts : Winnings over $500 are paid by cheque
- Note Acceptors : Banned in hotels and clubs.
- Game Frequency : No restrictions (National Standards)
- Maximum Bet : $5 per spin (Clubs / Hotels), No Limit (Casino)
- Win Limits : None
- Limits on Lines / Ways : None
- Minimum RTP : 85% (Clubs / Hotels), 88% (Casinos)
- Regulator :NT Gambling and Licensing
New South Wales
New South Wales leads the country with 100,500 gaming machines which are located in clubs, hotels and the Star Casino in Sydney.
- Total Machines : 100,500
- Machine Locations : Clubs & Hotels (99,000), Casino (1,500)
- 24 Hour Gambling : No (Hotels & Clubs), Yes (Casino)
- Cheque Payouts : Winnings over $5000 are paid by cheque
- Note Acceptors : Accept $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100 notes
- Game Frequency : No restrictions (National Standards)
- Maximum Bet : $10 per spin (Clubs / Hotels), No Limit (Casino)
- Win Limits (Clubs /Hotels) : $10,000, $500,000 (Inter-venue)
- Win Limits (Casino) : None
- Limits on Lines / Ways : None
- Minimum RTP : 85%
- Regulator :NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing
Queensland
There are almost 50,000 machines found in Queensland in clubs, hotels and four casinos located around the State with Brisbane's Treasury Casino having the most games.
- Total Machines : 47,811*
- Machine Locations : Clubs & Hotels (44,015), Casino (3,796*)
- 24 Hour Gambling : No (Hotels & Clubs), Yes (Casino)
- Cheque Payouts : Winnings over $5000 are paid by cheque
- Note Acceptors : Accept $5, $10, $20, $50 notes. Casinos unrestricted.
- Game Frequency : 3 seconds between game start and finish
- Maximum Bet : $5 per spin (Clubs / Hotels), No Limit (Casino)
- Win Limits (Clubs /Hotels) : $10,000, $25,000 (Jackpot)
- Win Limits (Casino) : None
- Limits on Lines / Ways : Maximum of 50 lines
- Minimum RTP : 85% - 92% (Clubs / Hotels), 90% (Casinos)
- Regulator :QLD Office of Liquor and Gaming
* There is no cap on the actual amount of gaming machines at casinos so the actual number of machines in QLD varies.
South Australia
South Australia has a total of 13,113 machines which are found in clubs, hotels and Adelaide Casino.
- Total Machines : 13,113
- Machine Locations : Clubs & Hotels (12,118), Casino (995)
- 24 Hour Gambling : No (Clubs / Hotels), Yes (Casino)
- Cheque Payouts : Winnings over $1,000 can be paid by cheque
- Note Acceptors : Banned. Machines accept coins only
- Game Frequency : Minimum spin rate of 3.5 seconds
- Maximum Bet : $10 per spin
- Win Limits : $10,000 (Clubs / Hotels), No Limit (Casino)
- Limits on Lines / Ways : None
- Minimum RTP : 87.5%
- Regulator :Office of Liquor and Gaming
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Tasmania
In Tasmania there are 3,680 machines locates in both hotels and clubs and at the two casinos (Wrest Point and Country Club)
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- Total Machines : 3,680
- Machine Locations : Clubs & Hotels (2,500), Casino (1,680)
- 24 Hour Gambling : No (Clubs / Hotels), Yes (Casino)
- Cheque Payouts : Winnings over $1,000 are be paid by cheque
- Note Acceptors : Banned in Hotels and Clubs
- Game Frequency : Minimum spin rate of 3 seconds
- Maximum Bet : $5 per spin
- Win Limits : None
- Limits on Lines / Ways : Maximum of 30 lines
- Minimum RTP : 85%
- Regulator :Department of Liquor and Gaming
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Victoria
Gaming machines in Victoria total 30,000 and are found in hotels, clubs and at Crown Melbourne which has the largest amount of games in Australia.
- Total Machines : 30,000
- Machine Locations : Clubs & Hotels (27,500), Casino (2,500)
- 24 Hour Gambling : No (Clubs / Hotels), Yes (Casino)
- Cheque Payouts : Winnings of $1,000 or more are be paid by cheque
- Note Acceptors : Accept $5, $10, $20 and $50 notes
- Game Frequency : Minimum spin rate of 2.14 seconds
- Maximum Bet : $5 (Clubs / Hotels), None (Casino)
- Win Limits : None
- Limits on Lines / Ways : None
- Minimum RTP : 87%
- Regulator :VIC Commission for Gaming Regulation
Western Australia
In WA there are a total of 1,750 gaming machines located at Crown Perth.
- Total Machines : 1,750
- Machine Locations : Clubs & Hotels (N/A), Casino (1,750)
- 24 Hour Gambling : Yes
- Cheque Payouts : No regulations
- Note Acceptors : Unlimited
- Game Frequency : National Standards
- Maximum Bet : $225
- Win Limits : None
- Limits on Lines / Ways : None
- Minimum RTP : 90%
- Regulator :Department of Gaming, Racing and Liquor
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