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Legal
October 5, 2023
VGCCC Issues Charges to Tower Hotel for Alleged RG Violations
In September, the gambling regulator in Victoria, Australia, the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC), issued 35 charges against the operator of the Tower Hotel in Hawthorn East, Rumotel Pty Ltd, over alleged failures to implement YourPlay, a mandatory pre-commitment technology, on their electronic gaming machines and kiosks. At the time, the regulator alleged […]
Industry
October 3, 2023
Concerns Rise over Gambling Exposure of Children in Australia
Gambling is identified as a serious public health problem in Australia. Known as the world’s biggest losers, Australians lose hundreds of millions of dollars every month, making the annual losses upwards of billions. While a major part of the population of the country spends hundreds, if not thousands of dollars on gambling each month, a […]
Legal
September 26, 2023
Australia Pushes Age Classification for Gambling Games and Loot Boxes
Loot boxes are a part of many popular modern video games. The feature offers an activity that is similar to a game of chance where players can open, unlock or break a loot box and receive a random prize. Australia is the latest country to implement changes related to loot boxes as a part of […]
Industry
September 22, 2023
Ex-financial Advisor Goes to Prison over Stealing Money to Gamble
A 42-year-old former financial advisor from Perth, Australia, was sentenced Friday over stealing money from his clients to fund a gambling addiction. Mark Raymond Sebo was arrested back in November 2022 and pleaded not guilty to 36 charges of stealing money from at least eight individuals or couples. Sebo was sentenced to five years in […]
Sports
September 22, 2023
TikTok Faces Backlash as It Bans and Reinstates Video Criticizing Gambling Ads
Social media giant TikTok recently came under fire for removing a video that criticized the proliferation of gambling advertisements on broadcast television. The video, uploaded by Kate Susabu, highlighted the struggles of her grandfather with gambling addiction and called for a halt to advertising money from gambling companies flowing into the broadcasting industry. Kate Susabu’s […]
Casino
September 21, 2023
Queensland Sees Surge in Gambling Losses in 2022-2023
Gambling losses have reached an alarming milestone in Queensland, as the latest figures reveal that residents lost more than AUD5 billion ($3.2 billion) during the 2022-2023 financial year, marking an 11.3% increase from the previous year. Electronic Gaming Machines Account for 63.2% of Queensland’s Gambling Losses The data, released by the Queensland government, has raised […]
Industry
September 20, 2023
Gambling Companies Crack Down on Promo Abuse with Account Restrictions
In a bid to curb the exploitation of promotional offers by savvy gamblers, more than a dozen gambling companies have implemented restrictions on individuals who consistently make money through these incentives or employ unconventional betting strategies deemed “not commercially viable.” Confidential Correspondence Reveals Gambling Industry’s Inner Workings Confidential correspondence obtained by Guardian Australia supports the […]
Casino
September 12, 2023
The Star to Benefit from Konami Technology Thanks to New Deal
The premium casino operator in Australia, The Star Entertainment Group, announced it extended its partnership with Konami Gaming, the renowned provider of casino gaming and systems technology. The extended and expanded deal, announced Tuesday, sees the duo continue to collaborate together since their initial agreement dating back to 2008. Extending their long-term partnership marks a […]
Industry
September 12, 2023
Study Reveals Link Between Gambling Addiction and Suicides in Victoria
A recent study analyzing coroner’s court data has uncovered a disturbing link between gambling addiction and suicides in Victoria, Australia. Over an eight-year period, gambling addiction was identified as a contributing factor in 184 suicides, with the majority of cases involving men aged between 17 and 44. Calls for Immediate Gambling Ad Ban Emerge as […]
Casino
September 11, 2023
Crown Resorts Introduces Innovative Premium Player Program
In a bold move aimed at revitalizing its image and attracting both local and international players, Crown Resorts has unveiled a new Premium Player Program at the Crown Melbourne and Crown Sydney casinos. The initiative, which notably excludes Crown Perth, marks a significant step in the company’s efforts to regain its footing in the wake […]
