Tag: Gambling Regulation
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Unsealed NT Cabinet Records of 1995 Reveal Sudden Boom in Poker Machines and Bold Policy Moves
Introduction: A Window into 1995 Northern Territory Policy Shifts Unsealed cabinet records from 1995 provide a rare look into the internal government conversations that spurred a rapid expansion of poker machines in the Northern Territory. The documents offer context for the policy choices of the era, illustrating how budget decisions and regulatory debates intersected with…
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Why Britain Risks Repeating a Dutch Disaster by Raising Gambling Taxes
Britain’s Gamble: Tax Reform and the Risk of Repeating a Dutch Disaster Britain is weighing changes to the gambling tax regime, a move that has prompted concern among economists, industry players, and public policy observers. As Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy notes that the government is coordinating with the Treasury to avoid unintended consequences, critics warn…
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PayNow Fee Scrutiny: Singapore Pools 10-cent Charge
Overview: PayNow surcharges come under government scrutiny Singapore is tightening rules against merchant-imposed charges for PayNow payments. While the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) prohibits such surcharges, a 10-cent fee charged by Singapore Pools for each PayNow transaction has drawn attention. Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong, who serves as Minister for Trade and…