The cashless gaming trial is being overseen by the Independent Panel into Gaming Reform, which was established by the state government in July. 'Participants can also set limits, access real-time spending data, take a break or self-exclude from gambling and access other gambling help services.' 'The technology allows players to transfer money directly from their smartphone (using the mobile app) onto the gaming machine using a Bluetooth connection,' the website said. Liquor and Gaming NSW's website said an evaluation of the trial was underway.

One of its key recommendations was a mandatory cashless gaming card, which would mean gamblers identities were recorded.įive technology providers have been given conditional approval to participate in the extended trial announced today, subject to essential cybersecurity requirements.Ī total of 250 machines at Wests Newcastle and Club York in Sydney's CBD have already completed trials. The report found large sums of money were being gambled by criminals in pubs and clubs, 'rewarding and perpetuating' crime. The Minns government faced criticism in the lead up to the election for its perceived softer stance on gambling reform, due to its refusal to commit to a cashless gaming card without a trial.Ĭashless gaming became a key election issue following the release of a joint law-enforcement inquiry led by the NSW Crime Commission, which found billions in 'dirty money' flowed through the state's poker machines. 'The industry is clearly behind us as we undergo these landmark gaming reforms as part of our commitment to addressing money laundering and gambling harm in NSW,' he said. Gaming Minister David Harris said the industry had put forward nine times the number of machines the government was expecting. In January, the government said about 500 machines would take part in the trial, to test different technologies and the impact on gamblers.īut there has been an unexpected level of interest, with the government accepting applications from 28 clubs and hotels, including 4,485 machines, across regional and metro areas. The NSW government promised a trial of cashless gaming when it came to power in March, rather than backing the previous Coalition government's policy of a mandated cashless gaming card.

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