Casino
October 26, 2022
NSW Crime Commission Outlines How to Stop Crime in EMGs Sector
The NSW Crime Commission or NSWCC for short has issued a list of eight recommendations that the regulator sees as pertinent to better regulating the gambling industry in the country. Among them are the mandatory use of cashless gaming cards and improved data collection mechanisms. Cashless Gaming and Data to Help Tackle Crime Cashless gaming […]
Casino
October 24, 2022
The Star Is Ready to Implement Remediation Program
After inviting Zhan Spalding to join its senior leadership team in the freshly created general manager surveillance Queensland position in September and further proving its support for gender equality, The Star Entertainment Group is back with a fresh announcement. Allen & Overy, its appointed team of independent advisers, has just finished its first report. The […]
Industry
October 24, 2022
Betr Stumbles at Launch as WA TAB Deal Falls Through
Matthew Tripp’s new sportsbook project Betr is off to a rocky start. The fledgling operator was first in line to win Western Australia’s lucrative TAB operating license, but an alleged branding dispute may have cost the company its golden opportunity. The Operator Took Off with Sky-High Ambitions Betr is very new to the Australian market, […]
Legal
October 21, 2022
ACMA: Two Broadcasters Breached Ad Rules
An investigation completed by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) discovered that Seven Network and Nine Network went against gambling ad regulations in July and August 2021. The two broadcasters entered their own court-enforceable undertakings with the regulator that has asked them to implement a series of prevention systems while re-training their staff. The […]
Sports
October 21, 2022
Sportradar Launches Solution for T20 World Cup
Leading sports technology company at the intersection between sports, betting, and media Sportradar has announced it would fuel the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Men’s T20 World Cup with a fresh live fielding data tool. The tool will be used to collect innovative cricket data during the ongoing cricket event Down Under. At the moment, Sportradar […]
Legal
October 19, 2022
ACMA Targets Cloudbet and Las Atlantis in Latest Crackdown
ACMA continues to barrage the illegal gambling industry with enforcement action. The Australian Communications and Media Authority has shown no desire to relent in its pursuit of unlicensed gambling operators that have been targeting Australians. Together with the assistance from Internet Service Providers (ISPs), the regulator has been able to block even more illegal offshore […]
Industry
October 19, 2022
Facial Recognition of Excluded Gamblers in NSW Hotels, and Clubs by 2023
The news made headlines as it seems to be very polarizing. On the one side sits the affirmation that facial recognition technology can help gamblers, and on the other concern about privacy and effectiveness. Innovative Technology at Scale The Australian Hotels Association NSW (AHA NSW) and ClubsNSW announced their plans to have a state-of-the-art facial […]
Sports
October 18, 2022
Genius Sports Inks Strategic Deal with APL
Genius Sports, a provider of official data, broadcasts and tech to the sports betting industry has become the official data partner of the Australian Professional Leagues (APL). The agreement will see the supplier help protect the sports ecosystem from harm and fraud. Genius Sports Pens a Data and Integrity Agreement Under the deal with the […]
Sports
October 17, 2022
Betr May Face Probe in NSW over Alleged Promotion Breaches
Not even a week after the long-anticipated launch of Betr, the newest bookmaker in Australia backed by News Corp, encountered a hurdle, a recent report suggests. Liquor and Gaming NSW to Look Into Betr over a Recent Promotion Last week, The Australian Financial Review revealed that the online betting operator Betr may have breached the gambling regulations. […]
Industry
October 17, 2022
Scout Gaming Enters Australia with Apple iSports
Scout Gaming Group, a full-range provider of fantasy sports, has inked a deal with Apple iSports, an Australian operator of free-to-play fantasy games and sports betting. The former company will provide its new partner with sportsbook and fantasy sports solutions. Scout to Power Apple iSports with Solutions In accordance with the agreement, Scout Gaming […]
