Division of Entertainment & Gaming
Tasmania's second referendum since formation of the state was in 1968 about the establishment of the Wrest Point Casino. The Premier Eric Reece was unable to sustain a clear majority in cabinet and consequently a referendum as taken on the issue of gambling in the state. The no vote of 35% was unable to meet the yes vote of 58%. As a result Tasmania was the first state in Australia to operate a casino.
The Federal Group runs both Tasmanian casinos:
- Wrest Point Hotel Casino in Sandy Bay, Hobart - this was the first Casino in the southern hemisphere. There is 3 to 5 star accommodation available at Wrest Point. The Tower accommodation has the best views of the Hobart landscape. The Revolving Restaurant and Pier One Restaurant are located at Wrest Point. There are three large Poker machine floors in the casino, and several large convention centres.
- Country Club Casino in Prospect, Launceston - Golf course and small casino.
Additionally the group operates a range of pubs and clubs under the Vantage Group banner, and the successful 9/11 Bottleshop chain. The Federal Group has the current license to operate poker machines in Tasmania. These include all machines located in Federal owed hotels and casinos, and the popular Oasis poker machines (located in pubs and bars). There was a deal made with the Tasmanian Government to allow this, in which the Tasmanian Government collects a higher tax on these machines, and for the Federal Group to contribute to the Tasmanian economy via investments in tourism properties. The group also Operates Tas Keno - this is now networked into pubs and clubs all over Tasmania and is operated electronically.
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