By Ian Neubauer
The NSW Office of Liquor Gaming and Racing has announced important changes to gaming machine laws in the state that came into effect Saturday (Jan 31).
It includes a new local impact assessment process to replace the social impact assessment process, changes to where gaming machines can be placed within a venue and the conversion of amusement devices into gaming machines, and the introduction of a 15 per cent cap on multi-terminal gaming machines.
The new regime will also usher in monthly meter readings, new requirements for prize-winning cheques, the abolishment of free entitlements and new regulations governing the dispatch of promotional material.
For more information call 02 9995 0333 or email info@olger.new.gov.au.
To read a comprehensive overview on the changes, click here.