Casino
May 27, 2022
Australian Defense Force Vets Plagued Silently by Problem Gambling
Problem gambling can affect anyone and some people are at higher risk to develop that behavior. Australia’s Defense Force veterans are no exception, and the problem is exacerbated by how military service increases psychological stress. Stats from the Study A new study published May 25, 2022, on PLOS ONE, sheds light on how ex-military personnel […]
Legal
May 26, 2022
Queensland to Reform Gambling Laws amid Star Inquiry
Queensland plans to introduce new gambling laws instead of launching inquiries against operators, the government announced. This comes amid ongoing action against Star Entertainment in other Australian states. Queensland Plans to Introduce New Laws In the wake of the recent inquiries against Star Entertainment Group and Crown Resorts, Queensland realized that it needs to introduce […]
Industry
May 26, 2022
ACMA Announces 9 More Blocked Gambling Websites
The Australian Communications and Media Authority or ACMA continues to clamp down on unregulated gambling in the country. It’s one of the most ambitious global moves to suspend illegal operations and while nobody thought it would work, ACMA has hit some of the biggest casino and affiliate websites. A further nine such websites have been […]
Casino
May 25, 2022
Crown Melbourne May Face Legal Action after Supercar Valet Theft
An incident at Crown Casino in Melbourne is raising concerns about Crown Resorts’ security protocols after a $500,000 luxury car was taken from the casino’s parking but not by the person who had left it there. Security Protocol Failure Around 3am on Sunday, a valet attendant at Crown Melbourne gave the keys to a luxury […]
Legal
May 25, 2022
VGCCC Announced EGM Rules at Crown Melbourne
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has prepared a new set of restrictive regulations at Crown Melbourne. This comes after Crown Resorts announced its interest in better understanding what the newly imposed electronic gaming machines (EMG) tax levy would mean for its operations. The tax would generate up to AU$30 million ($21.3 million) […]
Business
May 24, 2022
Crown Resorts’ $6.5B Acquisition Pending Final Court Hearing
Australian land-based casino operator Crown Resorts announced in a filing with the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) today that it has filed materials conccerning the proposed acquisition by Blackstone with the Federal Court of Australia. Final Court Hearing Date Pending Last week, Crown Resorts shareholders voted to almost unanimously approve the proposed transaction by way of […]
Legal
May 24, 2022
New Legislation Proposes Tough Gambling Regulation in Victoria
A new legislative proposal in Victoria, Australia, introduced by lawmakers is pushing for tough gambling rules seeking to minimize gambling harm. A Proposal Empowers the New Gambling Watchdog in Victoria The new regulation seeks to empower the recently created Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC). The new government entity will take over the responsibilities […]
Casino
May 23, 2022
Star Entertainment Appoints New Acting CEO, Interim Chairman
Tumultuous times are still holding Star Entertainment Group executive lineup captive. In light of an ongoing regulatory review, multiple C-level employees departed. After John O’Neil stepped down last week, news of fresh appointments followed shortly after. The new interim chairman Ben Heap and new interim CEO Geoff Hogg were previously director and chief casino officer […]
Industry
May 23, 2022
Reset App Allows Victorian Bettors to Be in Control
Bettors in the state of Victoria, Australia, have another tool to help them keep their gambling habits in check. Thanks to a new app, local punters can get in control of their spending behavior and prevent gambling harm. Reset Provides the Help Victorian Bettors Need The application is called Reset and provides a much-needed self-help […]
Industry
May 20, 2022
Tabcorp’s Lottery & Keno Demerger Greenlit by Court
At the end of March, Australia’s lottery operator Tabcorp announced its lottery and keno demerger will be subject to a shareholder’s vote. On May 12, its shareholders showed overwhelming support for the proposal, with close to 99% of all votes expressed during the general meeting favoring the demerger, around 0.17% of votes going against it, […]
