Sports
November 14, 2022
Brownlow Betting Scandal Sees AFL Umpire, 3 More Arrested
One of the men arrested was confirmed to be an AFL umpire, while no such information about the rest was shared by either the police, or the AFL. The investigation is still ongoing, so it’s too early to definitively confirm that only vote count information was leaked. Only Information Leak Confirmed The Brownlow Medal votes […]
Business
November 14, 2022
Sally Denby Steps in as New CFO for Aristocrat Gaming
Aristocrat Leisure Limited, an Australian gaming and entertainment firm, has appointed Sally Denby as its new CFO. The appointment is immediately effective but subject to the receipt of all necessary regulatory clearances. Denby Brings Vast Wealth of Experience Denby first stepped in a similar position back in February when she was promoted as a deputy […]
Industry
November 11, 2022
Western Australian Government Abandoned Plans to Sell WA TAB
The Western Australian government has had enough with the sale of WA TAB after three years of unsuccessful attempts to find a suitable buyer for the state-owned betting agency. ‘Balanced Outcome Cannot Be Achieved’ The government issued a statement this week, notifying the public that plans for the sale of WA TAB have now been […]
Industry
November 11, 2022
ZeroFlucs Welcomes Benjie Cherniak as Advisor
ZeroFlucs, an Australian B2B sports betting startup, has reinforced its team with a new strategic advisor. The one joining the fresh wagering company is none other than Benjie Cherniak, principal at Avenue H Capital. Cherniak Will Help the Startup Cherniak is an experienced individual who has formerly served as the managing director of Don Best, […]
Business
November 11, 2022
The Star Appoints Two Non-Executive Directors
Gambling and entertainment company, The Star Entertainment Group, announced two non-executive director appointments Friday. Toni Thornton and Deborah Page Join The Star The company unveiled it appointed Ms Toni Thornton and Mrs Deborah Page as non-executive directors of The Star. Thornton will join the board immediately as an observer and will remain in such capacity […]
Industry
November 9, 2022
NSW May Trial a Voluntary Cashless Gaming Scheme
New South Wales is set to introduce a voluntary cashless gambling system, in spite of calls for an obligatory one. Crime specialists had previously proposed going cashless as a way to fight financial crime. NSW Divided Over Cashless Gaming A report by the NSW Crime Commission previously outlined the possible benefits of introducing a mandatory […]
Industry
November 9, 2022
Young Australians Targeted by Sports Betting Worries Experts
A recent polling research showed that Australians don’t want gambling ads on TV. Recent reports suggest that they might be right to want them banned as even 8-10-year-old children can now recognize sports gambling brands’ jingles. Gambling Advertising Comes Up Again An ABC report brought light into the issue of sport betting brands’ increased advertising […]
Business
November 9, 2022
ASIC Lists a Guide to Helping Australians Tackle Crypto Scams
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) has published a ten-point advice in which the regulator outlined how to detect and avoid scams and what to do if a consumer has already fallen for one. This publication is part of Scams Awareness Week, which ASIC is keen to address as the number of fraudulent investment […]
Industry
November 9, 2022
Sportradar to Launch OTT Platform and Broadcast Live ABL Games
Sports data and technology company Sportradar announced a multi-year partnership with Baseball Australia that would see a dedicated OTT platform broadcast Australian Baseball League (ABL) games live for the first time. First-Time Live Broadcast of ABL Games The multi-faceted strategic partnership between Sportradar, Baseball Australia and the ABL makes the Swiss-based sports data provider the […]
Industry
November 9, 2022
Gambling Doctor who Defrauded Patients Sent to Prison
A court in Victoria sentenced a doctor who had defrauded patients of hundreds of thousands by pretending the funds would go toward treatment for his suffering from cancer father and instead had used the money to finance his gambling habits. Loans from Patients Used for Gambling Abraham Stephanson, 50, from south-west Victoria was given three […]
