NSW expands cashless gaming trial

As part of the NSW government’s ongoing gambling reforms, the independent panel on gaming reform has agreed a bigger cashless gaming trial.

Set to begin in the first quarter of 2024, the trial will now include around 4,500 machines from 28 clubs and hotels across 24 metropolitan and regional local government areas.

This is in addition to the more-than-250 machines that have already completed trials at Wests Newcastle and Club York.

“This trial is bigger, broader and delivers nine times more machines than we committed to during the election campaign,” said minister for gaming and racing David Harris.

“The independent panel has lit the next step in our reform agenda. I want to thank Mr Foggo and the panel for their ongoing work coming together to build consensus.

“The strong interest in participating in the cashless gaming trial proves just how serious clubs and hotels are about working with the government to reduce gambling harm and money laundering associated with electronic gaming 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.”