Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) will hold political elections this March, and gambling is becoming a hot topic leading up to the race. A new candidate – but a familiar face – is throwing his hat in the ring, hoping to challenge Chris Minns and the state’s entire gambling regime.
Troy Stolz was once the man in charge of ensuring NSW clubs and bars followed the state’s anti-money laundering (AML) policies. However, he uncovered what he said was a sea of corruption that attempted to thwart his efforts.
As a result, Stolz turned on the industry and became a whistleblower, spilling its darkest secrets. As internal strife within the NSW government over gambling continues, he now wants a shot at being able to force the issue in a certain direction.
There has been a two-headed attack on the gambling industry in NSW. One wants to see a reduction in the number of slot machines and electronic gaming machines (EGM) and the other wants cashless gaming.
Both have run into difficulty due to differences of opinion within the government ranks. Stolz wants to change that.
The Sydney Morning Herald reports that Stolz is running as an independent in an attempt to unseat Minns. The NSW Labor Party leader has been a vital ally in preventing the expansion of mandatory cashless gaming in the state.
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