Technology provider eBet is in the final stages of testing the cashless gaming technology on all 596 gaming machines at the club.
The trial will continue to roll out across NSW in a staged approach with more venues to switch on during April, including the Rooty Hill RSL Club (West HQ) which will have 720 gaming machines in the trial.
The trial is being overseen by the Independent Panel on Gaming Reform which has approved 27 venues to take part, including 21 clubs and six hotels across 23 Local Government Areas.
Overall, the technology will be installed on over 4,000 gaming machines across NSW.
3arc Social, an independent research company, has been commissioned by the Panel to carry out research into the expanded cashless gaming trial.
The Panel is scheduled to report to the government with its findings in November 2024.
Minister for Gaming and Racing David Harris said:
“The NSW Government is serious about gambling reform so we can reduce gambling harm and prevent money laundering in NSW.
“The start of the expanded cashless gaming trial signals a key step for these reforms. The Panel has taken the time to ensure there is an appropriate mix of venues and technology providers, as well as necessary cybersecurity protections in place.
“As well as the cashless gaming trial, the NSW Government has also sought the Independent Panel’s feedback on the implementation of some of our election commitments such as a state-wide exclusion register, providing for third-party exclusions, and the use of facial recognition technology to enhance exclusion schemes.”
Independent Panel on Gaming Reform chair Michael Foggo said:
“The commencement of the cashless gaming trial at Twin Towns is an important step in the journey to understand and report on various technological solutions, including privacy and security, and their impact on venues and staff.
“Importantly it will also give insights into solutions to minimise harm caused through gaming and money laundering.”
Twin Towns Services Club Chief Executive Officer Rob Smith said:
“Twin Towns has been one of many clubs that has promoted having a cashless option for players for almost a decade.
“We view this technology as a natural progression of society’s move to use less cash in their daily lives and move to more digital payment platforms.
“In our highly regulated environment this is not as simple as ‘tap and go’ and needs to bring with it safeguards for players and the industry.
“Being part of that evolution, with our partners eBet, is ensuring that the solution we end up with meets everybody’s needs, with the players at the centre of that mission.”
eBet Chief Executive Officer Frank Makryllos said:
“eBet is pleased to be working alongside the NSW Government and local venues to trial our leading cashless gaming technology.
“As an Australian-owned and operated business, eBet is the trusted provider for more than 500 clubs and hotels, offering scalable, practical and industry-leading technology solutions that have been developed to support the NSW Government’s trial.
“We thank the NSW Government, the trial venues and importantly the patrons for working with us to build a stronger and more sustainable sector across the state.”
