The local area with the highest turnover was Fairfield, with gamblers pushing $7.6 billion through 3300 machines during the same period. Currently, there are 93,364 registered gaming machines within the state, with a record $73 billion pumped through them throughout the 2014-2015 financial year. It is believed that out of all the world’s gaming machines, 20 per cent are within Australia. Wagering comes under the Betting and Racing Act 1998 which outlines who may offer betting services, the events on which betting is permitted as well as additional requirements that betting service providers must comply with.
There are several acts of law which control gaming within the state, including the Casino Control Act 1992, Gambling (Two-up) Act 1998, Gambling and Liquor Administration Act 2007, Gaming Machine Act 2001, Gaming Machine Tax Act 2001, Lotteries and Art Unions Act 1901, Public Lotteries Act 1996, Registered Clubs Act 1976 and the Unlawful Gambling Act 1998.
The office of Liquor and Gaming governs the regulatory framework for all gaming and wagering activities within NSW.
Pokies and Gambling Laws in New South Wales
