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Industry
April 19, 2024
Cultural Transformation Efforts Differ between Star and Crown
Amid the ongoing second inquiry into the license suitability for the Star Sydney, an expert in cultural transformation spoke about the challenges encountered during the attempted transformation of the casino’s parent company, Star Entertainment Group. The company faced legal scrutiny after investigations uncovered alleged deficiencies and breaches of the gambling regulations. Similarly, Crown Resorts, a […]
Casino
April 18, 2024
Star Sydney Gamblers Get Arrested after Paid Millions from Casino
The Star Sydney’s parent company and one of the largest entertainment and gaming groups in Australia, Star Entertainment Group, was involved in a scandal related to alleged breaches of regulations related to anti-money laundering and other issues. As the second inquiry into The Star Sydney loomed, allegations of records falsification emerged earlier this week. The […]
Industry
April 18, 2024
ACMA Blocked 18 Offshore Sites During the Women’s World Cup
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) published a report outlining its crackdown on illegal gambling during the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. According to the regulator, it reviewed 200 offshore services during and in the lead-up to the event. As a result, the ACMA decided to investigate 21 of them as they appeared to […]
Industry
April 15, 2024
Star Sydney’s Gaming Team Accused of Alleged Records Falsification
Regulatory breaches by one of the largest gaming and entertainment operators in Australia, Star Entertainment Group, tangled the group into prolonged scrutiny. In New South Wales and Queensland, the company was found unsuitable to hold a license, requiring it to make robust changes to its operations. On the path to regulatory compliance, Nicholas Weeks was […]
Industry
April 15, 2024
VGCCC Hands $32K Fine to BlueBet over Illegal Billboard Ads
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has fined BlueBet, ordering it to pay the regulator’s agreed costs. According to the official announcement, the gambling operator was found guilty of 43 charges of displaying gambling advertising on or above a public road. For reference, such display of gambling advertisements is illegal in the Australian […]
Industry
April 15, 2024
Text Messages Unveil Star’s Plot against NSW Regulator
For the last few years, Star Entertainment Group, the leading gaming and entertainment company in Australia, has been at the center of a massive scandal related to regulatory failings. Inquiries into the company’s operations found it unsuitable to hold a casino license in Queensland as well as New South Wales (NSW). Regulatory action was taken […]
Business
April 11, 2024
BlueBet Confirms Historic Merger with Betr
The merger between BlueBet and Betr is now a fact. After months of speculation and rumors, the former company confirmed the acquisition on the ASX. Under the agreement, Betr’s parent company, the Tripp Group, will receive a majority of shares in BlueBet. The merger will benefit both companies in different ways. BlueBet will be able […]
Industry
April 11, 2024
NSW’s First Cashless Gaming Trial Did Not Have a Significant Impact
The cashless gambling trial in New South Wales has already started but critics are not happy with the results. Initially launched at Wests New Lambton, a club in Newcastle’s Hunter region, the trial ran from October 2022 until June. Unfortunately, the statistics failed to impress the opponents of cashless gaming. The new technology, which some […]
Business
April 10, 2024
BlueBet Shares Surge as Merger with Betr Approaches
BlueBet’s shares experienced a sharp increase ahead of the betting company’s merger with Betr. According to a report by the Australian Financial Review, a local news outlet, the deal should be closed soon. Following the report, BlueBet’s share price spiked to AUD 0.33, vastly increasing the firm’s market cap. The shares proceeded to fall back […]
Industry
April 8, 2024
Victoria Implements Tougher Standards for Sportsbook Player Statements
Several years ago, the gambling regulator in Victoria, Australia, the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC), initiated a review of the monthly statements provided by betting operators in the jurisdiction. Last summer, the gambling watchdog issued an Activity Statement Expectations Guide and requested feedback from the licensees. Implementing changes to the way operators present […]
