Casino
June 29, 2022
Australian Casino the Star on the Verge of Losing Its License
The New South Wales (NSW) gambling regulator continues its investigation of the controversial casino The Star. Senior counsel Naomi Sharp stated that the Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority’s (ILGA)’s findings found the establishment unfit to hold a license. The Star Had a Long History of Disregard for the Rules ILGA’s 26 public hearings exposed a […]
Industry
June 28, 2022
ACMA to Introduce New Self-Exclusion Register
One of the Australian Communications and Media Authority’s seven priorities is establishing a self-exclusion register on a national level. Bettors who opt to self-exclude will receive protection from all exposure to gambling content. The ACMA Will Help Bettors Self-Exclude The telecoms authority has a total of seven compliance priorities for the 2022/2023 fiscal year. The […]
Casino
June 28, 2022
Suncity Cage in Star Sydney Breached Gambling Act
Casino Within Casino – Not а Good Idea in NSW Star Entertainment is under a regulatory review, and on the last hearing, assisting counsel Naomi Sharp SC made an accusation in the closing arguments about Star’s relationship with Suncity Holdings, the Chinese investment holding company and junket operator. The problem stems from Star allowing Suncity […]
Poker
June 28, 2022
An Australian Woman Lost $350K to Poker Over 12 Years
Kate Seselja, an Australian woman and mother of six children, struggled with gambling addiction for twelve years. She was reluctant to seek help at first and when she finally did, she didn’t receive any helpful feedback. Luckily, gambling research and treatment have since evolved. However, this wasn’t the case for years. Kate shared the story […]
Sports
June 27, 2022
Dafabet Will Be AFC Bournemouth’s Front-of-Shirt Sponsor for 2022/2023
After signing a partnership deal with Brazilian football club Palmeiras last June and being named the title sponsor for the 2021 World Pool Masters last May, Dafabet has fresh news to brag about. The leading betting platform and provider of popular gaming products has signed a deal with the prestigious English soccer club AFC Bournemouth. […]
Industry
June 27, 2022
NSW Seeks to Address Hospitality and Casino Staff Shortages
A strike is looming in Atlantic City, New Jersey. One of the beating hearts of the United States, this quirky anatomical simile aside, may come to a stop, as employees are preparing to strike on July 1 and July 3, and possibly extend their efforts to cut a better deal with the city’s casinos. What’s […]
Business
June 27, 2022
JP Morgan: Aristocrat’s FY Revenues to Go Up by 20%
The Australian arm of JP Morgan, a global leader in financial services, announced that Aristocrat Leisure, a global gaming content and technology company, is experiencing a strong post-pandemic recovery. The finance specialists said that the company’s business has recovered beyond pre-COVID levels and will likely keep on growing. JP Morgan Forecasts Growth for Aristocrat Experts […]
Casino
June 27, 2022
NSW Government Rejects The Star’s Bid for 1,000 New Gaming Machines
The proposal of Australia’s Star Entertainment Group Limited to add another 1,000 gaming machines to its casino The Star Sydney has been rejected by the Government of New South Wales (NSW Government). If it was approved, the move would have boosted the venue’s machines by 67% from 1,500. The Reason for Rejection On June 24, […]
Legal
June 23, 2022
NSW to Create New Casino Regulator, Plans Tough Measures
The Minister for Hospitality and Racing within the NSW Government announced that a new casino regulator will be created as a part of landmark reforms in the sector. NSW to Introduce New Measures for Casino Licensees On Wednesday, Minister Kevin Anderson revealed that the casino sector will face tough new measures. A critical part of […]
Casino
June 23, 2022
Star Sydney Appoints New Hospitality General Managers
The Star Sydney has a clear message to send to Australia’s regulators, which is that it will play by the rules come what may. In continuing to adjust its executive lineup, the property has appointed two new general managers who will be in charge of operations in New South Wales. Hospitality Front and Center at […]
