The Latest Breaking News from ClubsNSW

Facial recognition, cashless play in gaming reforms

A state with a high prevalence of poker machines has unveiled a tranche of gaming reforms, although many say they haven't gone far enough.

AAP · Aug 25

Could clubs hold key to housing breakthrough?: Wests launches plans for 192 homes at NEX site

The development could house 300 residents.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 4

Pokies giant taken to court over money laundering gaps

A financial regulator is launching legal action against Mounties, a club which operates some 1400 poker machines, over alleged money laundering risk failures.

AAP · Jul 30, 2025

Police arrest Sydney man for blackmail over major data breach affecting up to 1 million NSW and ACT residents

IT provider Outabox, used by dozens of hospitality venues, blamed an ‘unauthorised third party’ for the breach

The Guardian - AU · May 2, 2024

'Outrageous' data theft as Canberra clubs assess damage

Tens of thousands of club members' personal data leaks online.

The Canberra Times · May 2, 2024

Plea for public's help as bowlo stares down the barrel of closure

'If you weren't aware that the club is in serious financial distress, now you are.'

Newcastle Herald · Feb 20, 2024

‘Playing us for years’: how pokies profits have funded tax-deductible spending within Australian clubs

Schemes in Victoria and NSW give clubs tax cuts if they put gaming proceeds into communities – but they overwhelmingly spend it on themselves

The Guardian - AU · Nov 25, 2023

ClubsNSW investigates after holding charges placed on non-customer credit cards

People who have never used ClubsNSW services charged up to $1 as association identifies issue with third party provider

The Guardian - AU · Nov 22, 2023

Council boss Jeremy Bath named in Parliament as author of Scott Neylon letters

'It's undeniable that Mr Jeremy Bath ... is the author of the letters.'

Newcastle Herald · Nov 21, 2023

'Massive rort': review under way into pokie club grants

A grants scheme that allows clubs to reduce their gambling taxes is under review as critics call for the controversial scheme to be scrapped.

AAP · Nov 14, 2023