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Casino
March 17, 2023
Western Australia Wants to See Betting and Time Limits at Crown Perth
In a report by Asgam, the Royal Commission has deemed it appropriate to put forward for discussion a ream of proposals that would make Crown Perth more secure and less likely to commit offenses in the future. Royal Commission Takes Good Look at EGMs Among those recommendations is a suggestion to put a mandatory AU$10 […]
Casino
March 17, 2023
AFL Boss Heeds Concerns about Oversaturation of Gambling Content
This concern has finally made it to the very top of the organizaiton, with the AFL chief executive, Gillon McLachlan, acknowledging that there seem to be too many gambling ads currently permeating the sport. AFL Boss Suggests Organization Doubling Down on Gambling Restrictions His remarks come at a time when there has been growing opposition […]
Sports
March 16, 2023
AFL to Keep Gambling Ads despite Public Outcry
Australia’s highly competitive online gambling market means that operators are investing increasingly more into marketing to the chagrin of fans. A recent survey determined that most AFL viewers were quickly becoming fed up with the increased number of ads, with the majority in favor of a complete advertising ban. The League’s refusal to self-regulate also […]
Business
March 16, 2023
Light & Wonder Mulls Second Listing in Australia
The company could take its shares to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) as it debates raising additional capital and signal strength to investors globally. This is not the first time the news that Light & Wonder may be considering launching a secondary listing has surfaced. Light & Wonder Considers Creating More Shareholder Value Back in […]
Industry
March 15, 2023
ACMA Asks ISPs to Block More Offshore Operators and Affiliates
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) announced that it has requested the blocks of several more illegal offshore gambling websites and affiliate marketing websites. The regulatory body contacted Internet service providers in Australia, asking them to block access to the domains in question. The new ban wave saw the ACMA request the bans of […]
Sports
March 15, 2023
Court Grants Tabcorp Access to Entain-NSW AHA Commercial Deal Documents
The deal in question was signed between Entain and NSW Australian Hotels Association (NSW AHA) and it was revealed as a commercial agreement that would allow the two companies to promote Entain Australia’s digital wagering brands – Ladbrokes and Neds – on-site state pubs and clubs. Commercial Partnership Between Entain and NSW AHA Challenged At […]
Casino
March 13, 2023
NSW Minister Slams ClubsNSW for Thwarting Poker Machine Reforms
ABC reported that Victor Dominello, a senior Liberal minister from New South Wales, has spoken out about the power and impact of ClubsNSW, an influential gambling lobby group that he claims forced him out of his portfolio. Dominello Slams ClubsNSW as the ‘Gun Lobby’ of Australia’s Gambling Industry In an interview for ABC’s Four Corners, […]
Lottery
March 10, 2023
Australian Powerball Winner Forgot $40M Ticket in Pocket for a Week
Even the best of us sometimes get distracted. However, an Australian man took it a step further by holding a $40 million (around USD 26.46 million) Powerball ticket for a week before redeeming it. As reported by The Sydney Morning Herald, the winner is a “grandfather” from Swan Valley. The lottery player purchased the Slikpik […]
Business
March 10, 2023
SkyCity Selects Shaun Philp Chief People and Culture Officer
The New Zealand gaming and entertainment company, SkyCity Entertainment Group, announced a senior-level appointment. On Friday, the company confirmed it has selected human resources expert and proven leader, Shaun Philp, for the role of chief people and culture officer. Although the appointment came this week, Philp will assume the new role starting on September 4, […]
Esports
March 9, 2023
Rivalry Extends Grayhound Partnership in Australian Market
The pair partnered back in 2022 when Grayhound’s name was changed to GRAYHOUND.Rivalry as the CS:GO team was departing from a defunct Order. The latest addition to the partnership will see the pair working together on new content. Expanding into Australia Aside from joint content published with Rivalry branding, the new partnership parameters include Rivalry’s […]