Legislative Council, Tuesday 28 March 2023

Ms FORREST asked the Deputy Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council, Ms PALMER

With regard to the new gaming machine licencing arrangements to take effect in hotels and clubs from 1st July 2023, specifically the proposed mandatory pre commitment card:

1. What is the proposed date for the commencement of the card system;

2. Will all EGMs have to comply as from the commencement date or will transitional arrangement apply; and
a. If so what are these arrangements?

3. Of the existing machines currently operating in hotels and clubs
a. How many can be converted to accept pre commitment cards;
b. What is the estimated costs of conversion;
c. Who will pay for the conversion costs; and
d. How many of the existing machines will need to be scrapped?

ANSWER:

The Government announced that its player card gaming reform will be implemented by the end of 2024.

The details of the implementation, including any transitional requirements, should they be required, are currently being worked through.

It is expected that all existing machines will be able to operate a suitable card reader.