Gaming Machines

Adult reviewing an unbranded electronic gaming machine under Victoria's new consumer protection standard

Victoria Applies Tougher Standards to New Gaming Machines

August 2, 2026August 2, 2026Mladen Djordjevic

Victoria now requires new gaming machine submissions to meet Standard 12.1, banning losses disguised as wins, programmed near misses and other features.

Venue manager reviewing operating rules at the controlled entrance to a Tasmanian gaming area

Tasmania Introduces New Rules for Licensed Gambling Venues

August 2, 2026August 2, 2026Mladen Djordjevic

Tasmania’s updated gambling rules took effect August 1, setting requirements for gaming areas, operating times, entry, cash, disputes and venue staff.

Gaming machines and a licensing folder inside a Tasmanian-style pub and bistro

Tasmania Ends Public Objection Period for Two Licences and 35 Gaming Machines

August 1, 2026August 1, 2026Mladen DjordjevicLeave a Comment

Tasmania is assessing venue licence applications for 35 gaming machines and Keno after objections closed July 31, moving both proposals into regulatory review.

Compliance officer marking a non-compliant gaming machine for immediate removal from a UK gambling venue

New UK Rules Require Immediate Removal of Non-Compliant Gaming Machines

July 29, 2026August 1, 2026Mladen Djordjevic

UK Licence Condition 18.1.1 takes effect on 29 July 2026, requiring non-remote operators to stop offering gaming machines flagged by the regulator.