The state lottery plans to expand the Daily Race Game to pizza bars and family oriented restaurants. Critics said that minors may be exposed to gambling very early in this way.

NSW is worried that with the debut of keno in hotels, gambling addiction will become the main problem in NSW. Brian Grenfell said that they are happy with the keno approval.

NSW state officials said that they had no option but to accept profits from gambling for the short term. Gaming Minister Graham West changed the keno license so that pubs can offer the game.

Lismore Club said that it will really affect the income of clubs in Northern River, Australia if keno will be allowed in pubs. Mick Drew said that community organizations will also be affected.

GameTech, a maker of bingo, keno and slots equipment, announced the launch of their gaming platform in Europe. GameTech serves customers in different countries like in the Philippines and others.