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Legal
August 2, 2023
Brisbane Court Issues $92K Fine against The Star
The leading Australian casino operator, The Star, was hit with a hefty fine over breaches of the gambling regulation dating as far back as 2017. On Wednesday, the Brisbane Magistrates Court sentenced the company to pay a fine of AU$140,000 ($92,100) along with court costs of AU$3,250 ($2,100). The court heard that the company had […]
Business
August 2, 2023
IGT Confirms Plans to Showcase Products at Upcoming AGE
The global gaming company powering operators within the lottery, betting and online gambling sector, International Game Technology (IGT), confirmed earlier this week that it will showcase its latest games, services, systems and cabinets at the upcoming 2023 Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE). As one of the most-anticipated events for the gambling industry in the region, the […]
Industry
August 2, 2023
NSW Gambling Watchdog Reportedly Withholds Documents over ML Probe
In an effort to help reduce money laundering and other financial crimes, the NSW government unveiled a cashless gaming trial for pubs and clubs. The trial seeks to estimate the impact and effectiveness of the cashless gaming technology and determine whether or not it should be implemented as a mandatory requirement for poker machines, also […]
Industry
July 31, 2023
Australia: Accountant Uses Clients’ Money to Fund Gambling Addiction
Gambling addiction can often lead to significant debt and sometimes push some to commit financial crimes. But when money is involved, especially nowadays, it is difficult to conceal such crimes. Now, a new report suggests that a former accountant in Australia used his clients’ money to fuel a gambling addiction, a crime that he is […]
Casino
July 31, 2023
NSW Hails Efforts by Gambling Establishments Ahead of September 1 Ban
The NSW government has confirmed that the proposed ban is going to be complied with fully, and already nearly 50% of all establishments have decided to act preemptively and strip their outward gambling signage. NSW Sees Proposed Gambling Signage Ban Preparations Take Off The measure discussed is a voted proposal by the government which wants […]
Industry
July 27, 2023
ACMA Issues ISP Blocks Against 4 Illegal Gambling Sites
The media watchdog has been taking an active role in the fight against illegal online gambling websites on the territory of Australia – or rather, websites located offshore that have targeted consumers in the country without the necessary licenses. ACMA Continues to Fight Against Unregulated Gambling Sector Poker websites, online casinos, and bookmakers have all […]
Industry
July 25, 2023
New Initiative Seeks to Raise Awareness of Gambling Harm in Queensland
Every month, millions of Australians lose hundreds of millions of dollars to gambling activities such as playing poker machines, also known as pokies, online gambling, as well as keno and lotteries. Residents of Queensland are not safe from excessive gambling and gambling harm, which is why the local government vowed to strengthen its efforts and […]
Legal
July 24, 2023
Australian Federal Court Hits Illegal Gambling Operator with Fine
The Australian Federal Court has ordered a company that was believed to have offered illegal online gambling services, to pay a fine of AU$5 million ($3.4 million). Announcement about the enforcement action came Monday and follows complaints raised by two customers of the online gambling operator. The decision of the Federal Court also comes after […]
Industry
July 17, 2023
Australia: Victoria Introduces Restrictions for EGMs
Widely spread across Australia, gambling represents a serious health concern, considering that hundreds of millions are lost every month to the activity, resulting in losses that surpass billions annually. In Victoria, some AU$7 billion ($4.8 billion) is lost to gambling annually. But besides lost money, excessive gambling brings harm to families and at the same […]
Industry
July 13, 2023
NSW Assembles Panel to Oversee Cashless Gaming Trial
Amid concerns about the growing impact of problem gambling and gambling harm, lawmakers in New South Wales, Australia, vowed to make changes to the gambling sector. That promise became a centerpiece within the election campaigns earlier this year. In line with the promise to improve the regulations and reduce gambling harm, the Labor party, the […]
