Poker machines, or the 'pokies', have been a respectable
Australian and New Zealand pastime for more than 50 years. Poker
machines positively contribute to these economies; they provide
revenue which is poured back into local communities, provide tens
of thousands of jobs locally and are responsibly enjoyed by many
people.
In this heavily regulated industry, IGT ensures strict
cooperation and compliance with government regulators across each
jurisdiction it serves. The regulation of Australia's and New
Zealand's poker machine industries is regarded as the toughest
in the world. All our machines operate subject to jurisdictional
legislation and regulation, in addition to the Australian/New
Zealand Gaming Machine National Standard, which was developed by
participants from all gaming regulators in Australia and New
Zealand1.