Gaming Technologies Association

08/01/2026

We’re pleased to share an important leadership update from the Gaming Technologies Association.

GTA has appointed Daniel Maloney as General Manager of Policy, Strategy, and Industry Relations, following a rigorous national search.

Daniel brings more than a decade of experience across policy development, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and government relations. He joins GTA from senior roles within the NSW Minns Labor Government and has held Director-level positions across government, industry, and the public service.

GTA Chair Anthony Ball and CEO Jinesh Patel both highlighted Daniel’s leadership capability and depth of expertise as critical to navigating emerging regulatory challenges and advancing the Association’s strategic priorities at both state and national levels.

We warmly welcome Daniel to the GTA team and look forward to the contribution he will make in strengthening industry relationships and championing the positive impact of our sector.

09/09/2021

It's spreading ...

Australia’s Gaming Technologies Association (GTA) has announced plans to host a Queensland Gaming Roadshow for buyers

09/09/2021

It's official!

With COVID-19 having forced the postponement of Australia’s two national gaming events in 2020 and now 2021, the Gaming Technologies Association (GTA) has organised three trade-only events for members to demonstrate gaming machines, support systems and services to buyers from Casinos, Clubs, Pubs ...

08/09/2021

With COVID-19 having forced the postponement of Australia's two national gaming events in 2020 and now 2021, the Gaming Technologies Association (GTA) has organised three trade-only events for members to demonstrate gaming machines, support systems and services to buyers from Casinos, Clubs, Pubs and Hotels across Queensland.

The Queensland Gaming Roadshow starts at The Ville, Townsville, on Thursday, 16 September. It will then travel to Bundaberg and The Brothers Sports Club on Monday 20 September, and last on the schedule is The Star Gold Coast on Thursday 23 September.

"Organising a Roadshow for our members has provided them with an opportunity to meet once again with clients face to face", said GTA's Chairman Adrian Halpenny, SVP Australia & Asia SG Gaming ANZ. "With our industry's more prominent gaming and hospitality events postponed because of COVID-19, the Roadshow is allowing us to catch up with some old friends and to make some new ones."

At the events, you will have an opportunity to view some of the latest machines from Ainsworth, Aristocrat, Aruze, IGT, Konami and Scientific Games, and chat to MAX and Utopia Gaming staff about the best systems and services for your venue.

Doors will be open from 10 am until 4 pm, with tea and coffee served throughout the day, compliments of MAX.

The dates and venues for these trade-only events are:
· The Ville, Townsville, Thursday 16 Sept 2021
· The Brothers Sports Club, Bundaberg, Monday 20 Sept 2021
· The Star Gold Coast, Thursday 23 Sept 2021

Register to attend at https://gamingta.com/queensland-gaming-roadshow/

08/05/2018

Gaming Technologies Association Appoints Executive Officer.
The Gaming Technologies Association (GTA) is pleased to advise that Chris Muir has been appointed to the position of Executive Officer, following an extensive search conducted by Boyden Australia. Chris is qualified in economics and law and has extensive leadership experience in both the public and private sectors. “The industry we supply is highly compliant and increasingly complex” said Adrian Halpenny, GTA’s Chair. “Chris will bring the additional expertise and knowledge required for GTA to further elevate its position as a voice of reason and a trusted adviser to all stakeholders”.

22/03/2018

Wymac Gaming Solutions joins Gaming Technologies Association. The Gaming Technologies Association (GTA) is pleased to confirm Wymac Gaming Solutions as an Associate Member.“Wymac Gaming Solutions is an increasingly influential industry participant and we welcome its expertise and knowledge to our Association” said GTA Chairman Adrian Halpenny. “Wymac will provide welcome input, particularly to GTA’s Technical Committee and to various important industry discussions.”

14/03/2018

SA-Best poker machine policy is misleading voters

The Gaming Technologies Association has called on Nick Xenophon’s SA-Best Party to withdraw its gaming policy after a recent decision in the Federal Court rejected two of the key claims underlying Mr Xenophon’s policy.

In the policy announcement yesterday Nick Xenophon committed SA-Best to: “Making [poker] machines ‘con-free’ by removing misleading and deceptive features such as near misses and ‘losses disguised as wins’.”[i]

Mr Xenophon further claimed that this policy would ensure that Consumers are “protected” and can make “fully informed choices with relevant information”.[ii]

On 2 February 2018 the Federal Court of Australia completely dismissed claims of misleading and deceptive conduct and also unconscionable conduct against Crown Melbourne and Aristocrat Leisure. The ruling confirmed that Australia’s poker machines operate under a robust regulatory regime and can be enjoyed with confidence.

CEO of the Gaming Technologies Association, Ross Ferrar, said: “Our industry has been subjected to stringent legal scrutiny and has passed with flying colours.”

“However, opponents of our industry continue to rely on the very same claims that were rejected by the Federal Court. The truth is that every poker machine in operation in Australia is subject to stringent legislation, regulatory review and oversight, including in South Australia.

“Justice Mortimer conducted an open and lengthy legal process in the Federal Court and ultimately the claims made about poker machine design were emphatically rejected. I would urge Mr Xenophon to respect the findings of the Federal Court and amend his policy and withdraw his comments.”

[i] 19 February 2018, Media release: “SA-Best Gambling Reform policies will dramatically reduce pokies addiction and community harm”, SA-Best,

[ii] Policy Document: “Gambling Reform”, SA-Best,

14/03/2018

The Gaming Technologies Association (GTA) welcomes Justice Mortimer’s ruling in favour of Aristocrat and Crown in the Federal Court which marks a line in the sand that should end the campaign of myth and misinformation that has been waged against the industry.

GTA Chief Executive Ross Ferrar said: “This case has failed on all counts. The judgement clears the air after a vexatious campaign waged against the industry based on speculation and claims that have failed to withstand legal scrutiny.

“Throughout this process the industry has faced incredible scrutiny, which our members welcomed, and we are pleased that Justice Mortimer has found that the action brought has failed on all counts. In particular, the Association notes Her Honour’s comments regarding Aristocrat and Crown’s
compliance with “a detailed and comprehensive regulatory regime” which was an important factor in her conclusion.

“Justice Mortimer’s ruling is further evidence that Australian poker machines are robustly regulated and can be enjoyed with confidence.”

Mr Ferrar said: “This is an important outcome for the gaming industry and the countless Australians who will continue to enjoy poker machines with the full knowledge they are playing games that adhere to world class standards.”

14/03/2018

Judgement Summary – Guy v Crown Melbourne Ltd (No2) [2018] FCA 36 Posted on March 14, 2018 by GTA

On 2 February 2018 Justice Debra Mortimer of the Federal Court of Australia handed down her judgement in this matter. The Applicant was a member of the public named Shonica Guy. The Respondents were Crown Melbourne Ltd and Aristocrat Technologies Australia. The Applicant’s case centered on the popular gaming machine manufactured by Aristocrat Dolphin Treasure. Justice Mortimer’s judgement was that the Application be dismissed in its entirety.

On the issue of “losses disguised as wins” Justice Mortimer concluded…

“…information about the amount bet and the amount won is already displayed to the gambler, and allows the gambler to see easily whether her or his ‘win’ is a net win or a net loss. There is no ‘concealment’ of any of these features from the gambler.”[i]

On the issue of “celebratory feedback”[ii] Justice Mortimer concluded…

“…the sounds associated with a win on the Dolphin Treasure EGM are chosen to align with the length of time an amount won by the player takes to increment on the ‘win meter’ of the Dolphin Treasure EGM. Contrary to being unfair, or deceptive, or exploitative, a correlation such as this…is a way of allowing a gambler to measure the size of the win – whether or not it is more or less than the bet.”[iii]

On the issue of the alleged “oversized reel feature” Justice Mortimer concluded…

“There is no evidence from which it could be inferred that these perceptions would lead a gambler to turn his or her mind at all to how many ‘stopping points’ exist on each reel, and how this might affect the probabilities of a winning line occurring.”[iv]

On the issue of “dispersed symbols image” Justice Mortimer concluded…

“No basis in the evidence has been provided for an inference that such a [hypothetical] gambler would be looking at the distribution of the symbols for the purposes of understanding her or his odds of securing a winning line.”[v]

On the issue of “return to player” Justice Mortimer concluded…

“Whether by actually gambling on the EGM and experiencing outcomes, or accessing the available information, any confusion or initial impression engendered by the RTP representation would be quickly dispelled. For that reason I do not consider the Risk representation is misleading within the meaning of that term in s 18 of the ACL [Australian Consumer Law].”[vi]

On the issue of “near misses” Justice Mortimer concluded…

“…the applicant’s submissions about near misses cannot be accepted.”[vii]

On the Applicant’s case Justice Mortimer concludes…

“I have concluded that none of the applicant’s causes of action are made out.”[viii]

[i] Guy v Crown Melbourne Limited [2018] FCA 36 at [521 – 522].

[ii] Celebratory feedback is defined by Justice Mortimer as “the lights, images and sounds made by the machines whenever sufficient symbols align in a manner that results in the gambler receiving a return”, see – Guy v Crown Melbourne Limited [2018] FCA 36 at [169].

[iii] Guy v Crown Melbourne Limited [2018] FCA 36 at [519].

[iv] Guy v Crown Melbourne Limited [2018] FCA 36 at [352].

[v] Guy v Crown Melbourne Limited [2018] FCA 36 at [355].

[vi] Guy v Crown Melbourne Limited [2018] FCA 36 at [444].

[vii] Guy v Crown Melbourne Limited [2018] FCA 36 at [389].

[viii] Guy v Crown Melbourne Limited [2018] FCA 36 at [537].

06/02/2018

Gaming Technologies Association welcomes Federal Court
judgement in poker machine case. Melbourne 02 February: The Gaming Technologies Association (GTA) today welcomes Justice Mortimer’s ruling in favour of Aristocrat and Crown in the Federal Court which marks a line in the sand that should end the campaign of myth and misinformation that has been waged against the industry. GTA Chief Executive Ross Ferrar said: “This case has failed on all counts. The judgement clears
the air after a vexatious campaign waged against the industry based on speculation and claims that have failed to withstand legal scrutiny. “Throughout this process the industry has faced incredible scrutiny, which our members welcomed, and we are pleased that Justice Mortimer has found that the action brought has failed on all counts. In particular, the Association notes Her Honour’s comments regarding Aristocrat and Crown’s compliance with “a detailed and comprehensive regulatory regime” which was an important factor in her conclusion. “Justice Mortimer’s ruling is further evidence that Australian poker machines are robustly regulated and can be enjoyed with confidence.” Mr Ferrar said: “This is an important outcome for the gaming industry and the countless Australians who will continue to enjoy poker machines with the full knowledge they are playing games that adhere to world class standards.”