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Industry
May 19, 2023
Tighter Gaming Credit Regulations in Macau Gain Traction
Seeking to ensure effective regulation of gaming credit, the gambling capital of the world, Macau, recently introduced a new legislative proposal. The proposed regulation, called “Legal regime of credit concession for gambling in casinos,” seeks to enable the government to enforce tight regulations on gambling credit and penalize companies that do not adhere to the […]
Legal
May 9, 2023
Gambling and Alcohol Patents Dominate Australia’s IP Filings
Judging solely by the number of submitted patents, gaming, and alcohol companies were the most significant innovators in the country, dominating other private businesses and research institutions. IP Australia noted that the results likely reflected companies protecting their intellectual properties and reflected the importance of these industries in the domestic market. Domestic Listings Feature Gaming […]
Sports
May 9, 2023
Sportsbet Made Gambling Look Too Sexy, Got Told Off
According to regulators, the ad aired on behalf of Sportsbet, made it look like success in gambling was somehow linked to sexual desirability and attractiveness. The regulator argued that Sportsbet had implied a “link between wagering and sexual success or enhanced attractiveness.” I’ve Bet Sexy and I Know It In the ad in question, a […]
Sports
May 8, 2023
NRL Chief Faces Backlash for Defending Sports Gambling as ‘Entertainment’
Peter V’landys is facing widespread criticism for these recent comments defending the National Rugby League’s (NRL) foray into the sports gambling market. Recovering Addict Slams V’landys for Dismissing Devastating Impact of Gambling V’landys’ remarks have drawn the ire of public health experts and individuals who have struggled with gambling addiction. Many argue that major sporting […]
Legal
May 3, 2023
Proposal in Victoria Calls to Increase Sports Betting Tax
A few years ago, in 2019, Victoria, the second smallest yet second-most-populated Australian state after New South Wales (NSW), implemented the point of consumption tax (POCT). At the time, the tax was only 8%, but it has undergone an increase to 10% back in 2021. Now, the local government seeks to further increase the aforementioned […]
Business
May 2, 2023
ParlayBay Expands Global Footprint via Dafabet Deal
The leading provider of innovative sports betting titles, ParlayBay, announced a new partnership with the popular and trusted operator Dafabet. Seeking at expanding in strategic markets in Asia and India, the new deal will see Dafabet’s platform introduce popular games from ParlayBay. Such titles include CS:GO, as well as the recently released Stack ‘Em esports […]
Industry
May 2, 2023
Sydney Gambler Reconsiders Suicide after Thinking of His Cat
Australia is currently the country with the highest number of gambling machines per capita in the world. Poker machines, popular as pokies, are everywhere. People can engage in betting on those machines in pubs, bars, clubs and even hotels. This widespread availability helped increase the popularity of the pokie machines and sadly, results in millions […]
Industry
May 2, 2023
NZ Court Orders Man to Forfeit Money from Illegal Gambling
Currently, gambling activities in New Zealand are controlled by the Department of Internal Affairs in the country. To operate legally, gambling operators need to be authorized by or under the Gambling Act of 2003. The gambling regulator, similar to other countries, ensures that licensees follow the rules and seek to eliminate illegal gambling operations. Usually, […]
Industry
April 28, 2023
ACMA Issues a Fine against Entain over Online In-Play Wagers
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), the country’s regulator of communications and media, announced it imposed a sanction against the leading gaming and entertainment company, Entain. Announced on April 28, the sanction comes after the Authority uncovered that two brands of the company offered online in-play betting. This resulted in an infringement notice of […]
Legal
April 28, 2023
Crown Resorts Fined $19.9M for Allowing Gambling with Uncleared Cheques
Crown Resorts, one of Australia’s largest casino operators, has been fined AUD30 million ($19.9 million) by the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) for allowing patrons to gamble with uncleared bank cheques over the course of more than two decades. The VGCCC investigation found that Crown allowed thousands of punters to sign over uncleared […]
