Industry
March 27, 2023
AFL, NRL CEOs Joint Appearance before Inquiry Suggests United Front
A joint appearance of Australian Football League (AFL) and National Rugby League (NRL) executives before an online gambling inquiry that is seen as key to further regulation tightening led to speculation that both sporting bodies are changing their stance against changes. Opportunity to Comment on Evidence AFL’s chief executive officer, Gill McLachlan and his NRL […]
Business
March 27, 2023
TAB NZ Picks Entain for a New 25-Year Strategic Partnership
The single racing and sports betting agency in New Zealand, TAB NZ, announced it joined forces with the globally recognized and leading betting and gaming company, Entain. Details about the new strategic collaboration emerged Monday. TAB NZ confirmed that the deal comes amid continuously growing competition. Additionally, the company said that it has seen a […]
Industry
March 27, 2023
Australians Ever More Determined to See Gambling Ads Gone
According to the survey, three in four Australians gambled at least once in the past 12 months, with 38% doing so on weekly basis. At least half of the people who participated in gambling were considered to be at risk of developing a deeper issue with the hobby, the study said. New Survey Takes on […]
Industry
March 24, 2023
Australians Ask for Reforms amid Concerning Pokies Harm Rates
Responsible gambling is one of the hot topics of the modern gambling industry as many markets and operators seek to protect players from harm. Australia, according to the BBC, is not doing all that well. According to the news outlet, about 1 in every 100 Australians has some sort of a gambling problem. Much of […]
Industry
March 24, 2023
Responsible Wagering Australia Welcomes Kai Cantwell as CEO
Responsible Wagering Australia (RWA), the independent peak body for Australian-licensed wagering service providers, has announced a major new appointment. The organization said that it will welcome the experienced Kai Cantwell as its new chief executive officer. Cantwell will join the company on April 17, 2023, bringing a wealth of experience to the team. Cantwell has […]
Industry
March 23, 2023
Fineff’s Testimony Sparks Calls for Stricter Gambling Regulation in Australia
The Guardian reported that the case of Gavin Fineff, a former financial advisor who lost more than AUD8 million ($5.4 million) to sports betting companies, has brought the issue to the forefront once again. Speaking to federal politicians in Canberra, Fineff urged them to take radical action to prevent others from falling into the same […]
Business
March 23, 2023
Ainsworth Game Technology Appoints Haig Asenbauer as Non-Executive Director
Haig Asenbauer, who is a lawyer by profession and works as a partner at Asenbauer Rechtsanwaelte GmbH in Vienna, Austria, is also present with Novomatic AG, where he serves as deputy chair. Asenbauer Brings Value and Expertise to Ainsworth at Time of Growth Novomatic currently owns 52% of Ainsworth’s stock, which it acquired back in […]
Business
March 22, 2023
Star Entertainment Appoints David Foster as Chairman amidst Ongoing Difficulties
The company is experiencing significant hardships after losing its New South Wales and Queensland licenses, owing hundreds of millions in fines and facing several class action lawsuits. Foster’s appointment is part of an ongoing process to remedy the company’s shortcomings, ensure compliance and contest unjust allegations. The new chairman remains optimistic regarding the company’s future […]
Legal
March 20, 2023
The Star Confesses Sale of Gambling Chips with Credit Cards
A probe into Star Entertainment’s operations last year uncovered deficiencies and alleged ties to criminal activities such as money laundering. The investigation, led by Adam Bell SC, which became popular as the Bell Review, sought to determine the eligibility of The Star to hold a license. In light of this, the NSW Independent Casino Control […]
Industry
March 20, 2023
ACT Ready to Act on Its Own Against Gambling Ads on TV and Radio
ACT attorney general Shane Rattenbury has confirmed that should the federal government fail to reach a satisfactory decision on gambling ads in sports, the territory may be forced to act on its own and address ads which Rattenbury has described as both “pernicious” and “insidious.” Gambling Ads Gets in ACT’s Hair These remarks come against […]
