About UTOPIA Gaming Systems
UTOPIA Gaming Systems was established in 2014 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Banktech Group. In 2016, UTOPIA acquired Global Gaming Industries that operates in more than 1,000 venues across NSW, South Australia and the ACT.
UTOPIA is a licensed monitoring operator (LMO) in Queensland and holds gaming licenses in all other Australian states and territories.
The Banktech Group
UTOPIA Gaming Systems is part of The Banktech Group.
Banktech was established in the ATM industry in 1991. Originally supplying ATMs and parts to banks, building societies and credit unions, in 1998 Banktech became the first independent (non-bank) ATM deployer with the launch of the CashConnect ATM Network.
Today, Banktech Australia owns and operates more than 2,500 ATMs across hotels, clubs and casinos across Australia.
BTI Payments operates ATMs and payment kiosks in various countries across Southeast Asia.
Commencing in 2005, BTI Payments India is the largest independent ATM deployer in India with more than 8,500 ATMs under our ‘India1 ATM’ brand.
Established in 2015, BTI Payments Philippines owns and operates more than 700 Payment kiosks under our ‘Pay&Go’ brand across the Philippines as well as a small but growing number of ATMs.
Following our ventures in India and the Philippines, BTI Payments Cambodia was established in 2020. We currently operate close to 100 ATMs and Cash Deposit Machines for the retail banking sector and are looking to grow our digital transformation and cash management offerings.
Established in 2000, EFTEX is our payments processing business. Operating an ACI Postilion payments processing platform, EFTEX is focussed on security, reliability and innovation.
EFTEX has direct links with the banks and card schemes (VISA, Mastercard and UPI) and is a member of eftpos Australia. EFTEX holds an ESA with the Reserve Bank of Australia.
Our Team
Meet our senior leadership team
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David Glen
Group Managing Director
David established the Banktech Group in 1991 and has overseen the expansion of the Group’s activities into the gaming industry.
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Alan Townsend
General Manager
Alan has been with the Banktech Group since 2000. Since its inception in 2014, Alan has overseen the development of UTOPIA and its expansion into Queensland.
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Scott Dawson
Head of Sales
Scott joined UTOPIA in 2020 and has more than 20 years experience in the gaming industry.
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Gavin May
Compliance Manager
Gavin has been with UTOPIA since 2016 and brings more than 20 years of gaming industry experience. He is responsible for the management of risk, regulatory and technical compliance.
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Steve Stojoski
Head of Gaming, NSW
Steve has been with UTOPIA since 2019 and is responsible for the management of the Global Gaming System across all NSW venues.
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Eddie Van Haeften
Head of Gaming, QLD
Eddie has been with UTOPIA since 2015 and is responsible for the development and management of our Queensland gaming services.
Our Partners
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