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Industry
May 30, 2024
Tabcorp in Court for Failing to Prevent Autistic Child from Gambling
Gambling affects a large part of the population in Australia. The activity is identified as a serious public health issue which is a prime reason for the recent overhaul of the gambling sector across the country. But while gambling can affect adults, it is also popular among children. Amid cases of children gambling, in January […]
Lottery
May 21, 2024
Advocates Warn NSW Lottery Growth Normalizes Gambling
Across Australia, gambling is quite popular and widely spread. Sadly, Australians are known as the world’s biggest losers as they report the highest losses per capita out of any other country around the world. While hundreds of millions of Australian dollars are lost to pokies, also known as the one-armed bandits in the country, the […]
Casino
May 21, 2024
Hard Rock Denies Bid for The Star Amid Acquisition Rumors
US hospitality giant Hard Rock International has denied rumors that it is planning to make a bid for the Australian casino giant The Star Entertainment Group. The speculations ran wild after some reports that a consortium of parties including Hard Rock’s Pacific branch had supposedly expressed interest in the embattled Australian company. Hard Rock International […]
Business
May 20, 2024
Hard Rock Eyes Acquisition of Star Entertainment
Star Entertainment, one of the largest gambling operators in Australia, was tangled into a prolonged investigation over alleged breaches related to anti-money laundering rules, among other issues. Amid the regulatory hurdle, the operator remains subject to scrutiny. Government-appointed managers seek to ensure compliance of the operator’s casinos, while back in March, the company announced leadership […]
Industry
May 17, 2024
AUSTRAC and SkyCity Adelaide Agree to $67M Penalty Proposal
Gaming and entertainment company that provides sports, amusement, and recreation services, SkyCity Adelaide Pty Ltd (SkyCity), and the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) have filed joint submissions with the Federal Court of Australia. Their proposed AU$67 million penalty mentioned in the joint submissions was deemed appropriate in the context of the casino’s contravention of […]
Industry
May 13, 2024
Victoria Considers Limits on Working Hours for Pokies
Currently, gambling is identified as a serious public health issue in Australia. Regretfully, Australians have the highest losses per capita out of any other country across the globe and the billions lost to gambling annually are a stark reminder. Amid concerns about excessive gambling and millions lost every month, Australia anticipates changes to its gambling […]
Industry
May 7, 2024
Gambling Addiction Drives Brisbane Court Worker to Commit Fraud, Theft
It is not uncommon for people affected by at-risk or problem gambling to engage in unlawful activities. While some may resort to violent crimes, others may consider embezzlement, fraud or theft. This is precisely the case of a former public servant with the Department of Justice in Brisbane, Australia, who was recently sentenced. The case […]
Industry
May 7, 2024
Australians Favor Age Verification for Pornography, Gambling, Says Poll
Gambling is identified as a serious public health issue in Australia. Known as the world’s biggest losers, Aussies lose hundreds of thousands of dollars daily, making the losses hundreds of millions on a monthly basis and billions annually. Understanding the significant impact gambling has on society, the country’s government is considering changes to the gambling […]
Casino
April 29, 2024
Disarray in Star Entertainment Ranks Continues with Chairman’s Departure
Facing regulatory action in the Down Under, Star Entertainment has confirmed that another high-ranking executive in the face of chairman David Foster has stepped down after less than a year on the job. Another One Bids Adieu to Star Entertainment in Time of Need He adds to the droves of executives who have exited Star […]
Industry
April 29, 2024
Australia: 68-Year-Old Sentenced to Prison after $2.6M Fraud
It is not uncommon for people suffering from gambling addiction to be pushed into different crimes. Addiction can have dire consequences for the people experiencing it and their family members, which is why cases of problem gamblers who engage in fraud or even violent crimes are not uncommon. Now, a recent fraud case resulted in […]
