Background Briefing Paper: A Tasmanian universal card-based system for poker machines (EGMs)

February 22, 2023

A Tasmanian universal card-based system for poker machines (EGMs)

22 February 2023

Following the passage of the Future Gaming Market Bill in November 2021, the Tasmanian Liquor and Gaming Commission (TLGC) was directed to report on both card-based play and facial recognition technology as potential harm minimisation measures for poker machines.

The TLGC’s Report recommended the adoption of a universal card-based system in Tasmania. The TLGC did not recommend implementation of facial recognition technology as it is not an effective tool for wider prevention of harm.

In September 2022, the State Government announced that a universal card-based system for poker machines would be implemented in Tasmania by December 2024. The card-based system will include pre-set daily, monthly and annual loss limits.

The Briefing Paper can be viewed below as a pdf or here: