The New South Wales (NSW) government's independent panel on gaming reform agreed to a "bigger and broader cashless gaming trial" beginning in the first quarter of 2024.

According to a press release released on Friday by Australian gaming regulator Recurring and Gaming NSW, "the expanded trial will include approximately 4,500 machines across 28 clubs and hotels in 24 metropolitan and regional government areas."

An independent panel of key industry, law enforcement, communities and "minimizing harm" officers "approved a wide range of trial sites of varying sizes while ensuring information gathering and development of recommendations for the NSW government," the announcement added.

The test involves a mix of large clubs with more than 300 machines and smaller local clubs and pubs. The test process will also seek to measure the impact on staff, infrastructure and technology costs.

Authorities have set a set of minimum requirements for participating venues, including minimum damage protection, anti-money laundering protection, data security and privacy.

Five technology providers have been "conditionally approved" to participate in the extended trial "in line with essential cybersecurity requirements."

The Australia-based Game Technology Association (GTA) said in a statement on Friday that four members would take part in a cashless gaming trial.

These include Australia-listed technology and gaming supplier Arbistat Leisure Ltd, casino equipment supplier Light & Wonder Inc, gaming equipment maker IGT (International Game Technology Plc) and gaming systems company eBet.

"The GTA's focus is on ensuring a fair and balanced pathway for gaming technology in Australia," GTA chief executive Jinesh Patel said in prepared remarks.

"The trial is complex and expensive but we are committed to finding a way forward and working with the NSW government," he added.

The 4,500 machines included in the trial are added to more than 250 that took part in cashless trials in West Newcastle and Club York earlier this year. The aristocratic leisure has already taken part in the first market trial of the cashless game in the state, which ended on June 30.

The regulator's Friday announcement quoted NSW's gaming and racing minister, David Harris, as saying the expanded trial in 2024 marked the "next step" in the state's gaming reform agenda.

"The strong interest in participating in cashless gaming trials proves how serious clubs and hotels are about working with the government to reduce gambling damage and money laundering related to electronic game consoles," Mr Harris said.

He added: "The industry is clearly behind us as we are carrying out these groundbreaking game reforms as part of our commitment to address money laundering and gambling damage in NSW.

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