Legal
January 10, 2023
Australian MP Recuses Himself from Gambling Reform Talks
While ultimately, the changes plan to protect the consumers, not everyone agrees with the proposals for cashless gaming cards. Senior Liberal Minister Won’t Participate in Gambling Reform Decision Amid the ongoing debate, David Elliott, Senior Liberal minister, has announced he won’t participate in the government’s decision concerning the gambling reform, a new report released by […]
Casino
January 6, 2023
Unions NSW Support Perrottet’s Proposal for Cashless Gaming Cards
The leader of the unions in NSW Mark Morey said that cashless gaming cards for pokier are needed to combat problem gambling and urged Labor to support the reform before the state election in March 2023 NSW’s top union leader backed Premier Dominic Perrottet’s proposal for a transition to cashless gaming cards in pubs and […]
Casino
January 4, 2023
Veterans Addicted to Gambling Attempt Suicide, Study in Australia Claims
A new report released by the Guardian reveals details regarding research that probed into gambling addiction among veterans in Australia. Gambling Addiction Results in Suicide Attempts for One in Five Veterans The study led by Dr Olivia Metcalf is yet to be published, but what’s known so far is that one in five veterans addicted […]
Casino
January 2, 2023
NSW RSL CEO Criticized for Opinion on Cashless Gaming Cards
The Guardian reported that the quarterly RSL and Services Clubs magazine called Focus Magazine published a commentary piece by New South Wales RSL and Services Clubs CEO Margot Smith, who urged members to protest against the cashless gaming card, which has been proposed by the New South Wales Crime Commission as a means to fight […]
Industry
January 2, 2023
ACMA Reports a Doubling of Gambling Ads Complaints in 2022
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has announced that the number of complaints regarding gambling ads almost doubled in 2022, The Guardian revealed recently. The media regulator, which is an independent Commonwealth statutory authority, has also added that the number of complaints and inquiries regarding gambling advertisements has been on a steady growth trend […]
Industry
December 29, 2022
News Corp’s Betr in Discussions over PointsBet Australia Sale
Australian gambling startup Betr is in preliminary discussions with PointsBet for the acquisition of the operator’s Australian business, according to a PointsBet filing to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) on Wednesday. Potential Sale Discussions Underway The potential sale of PointsBet Australia was first reported by The Australian on Friday and today the gambling group officially […]
Industry
December 28, 2022
NSW Police Commissioner Welcomes Cashless Gambling for Pokies
The latest official to support the measure is NSW police commissioner Karen Webb who said that tougher measures are necessary to stop dirty money flowing throughout the state’s pokies machines. The matter has driven a wedge between hospitality industry backers and officials who believe that the state’s gaming operations are abused by criminals who have […]
Legal
December 22, 2022
Betr Slammed with a Fine for Promoting to an Excluded Player
Betr, a sports betting operator focusing on micro bets, has been fined in Australia. As reported by ABC News, the gambling company breached the local rules by incentivizing a self-excluded gambler to play. Betr Promoted Betting to an Excluded Customer The player in question simply referred to as “Mr M,” was contacted by betr prior […]
Casino
December 22, 2022
Online Casinos Have No Responsible Gambling Policies
An Australian gambling addict is hoping to recover his losses with two offshore casinos which allowed him to gamble despite his self-exclusion from pubs, clubs and casinos in Australia. ‘Responsible Gambling is a Joke’ Blake Barnard, 42, who lost nearly AU$300,000 ($201,000) while gambling with online casinos registered in Curacao, is considering taking legal action […]
Legal
December 22, 2022
Australian Sports Body: Current Gambling Ads Regime Is Balanced
A parliamentary inquiry on the need for further advertising and broadcast restrictions in Australia was told by the Coalition of Major Professional and Participation Sports (Compps) that the current regime, complemented by action in individual sporting codes, is sufficient. Existing Arrangements Strike the Right Balance The group representing major Australian sports, including the Australian Football […]
