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Business
February 3, 2022
Tasmania Casino Operator Refuses to Give In as Hackers Attack
According to Federal Group, the Australian casino operator, was the victim of cyberattacks twice last year. The attack shut down gaming machines and caused millions of dollars in revenue loss and recovery costs. The company refused to give in to the demands, exacerbating the situation. After suffering the worst year in two decades, it’s now […]
Industry
February 1, 2022
Western Australia’s Gaming Regulator Admits Mistakes in Crown Oversight
The gaming regulator in Western Australia (WA) has admitted that it did not properly manage conflicts of interest related to Crown Perth’s operations. The admission comes as a royal commission investigates whether poor government oversight led to problems such as money laundering and problem gambling at the casino. This revelation will give Crown Resorts ammunition […]
Sports
January 28, 2022
Nadal vs Medvedev 2022 Australian Open Odds, Time, and Prediction
Australian Open. Winning the tournament is a great motivation for both players, but each of them is coming to Rod Laver Arena with some extra incentives. For Nadal, winning the tournament would mean getting the lead in the GOAT debate. By beating Medvedev on Sunday, he would become the only player to have 21 Grand […]
Sports
January 27, 2022
Ashleigh Barty vs Danielle Collins Australian Open WTA Final Odds, Time, and Prediction
Born and raised in Australia, the world no.1 Ashleigh Barty has two Grand Slam titles in her collection. However, neither of those is an Australian Open title. The good news for the 25-year-old Aussie is that she has a chance to win the title by beating Danielle Rose Collins on Saturday. Oddsmakers see Barty as […]
Sports
January 27, 2022
Tsitsipas vs Medvedev 2022 Australian Open Odds, Time, and Prediction
Stefanos Tsitsipas is locking horns with Daniil Medvedev in the semifinal of the 2022 Australian Open this Friday. The winner of the match will go into a battle for the title against the winner of the Rafael Nadal vs Matteo Berrettini match. So, who’s it going to be – Tsitsipas or Medvedev? Tsitsipas vs Medvedev […]
Sports
January 26, 2022
Nadal vs Berrettini 2022 Australian Open Odds, Time, and Prediction
Rafael Nadal continues his quest for his 21st Grand Slam title. If he wins the 2022 Australian Open, he’ll turn the tennis GOAT debate in his favor. However, winning the trophy is easier said than done, especially knowing that to get a title shot, he first needs to defeat Matteo Berrettini in the semifinal. Online […]
Industry
January 25, 2022
Victoria, Australia Reconsiders Plan That Would Force Gambling to Bet Less
The government of Victoria, Australia, thought it was given a perfect solution to reduce problem gambling. Instead of putting the onus on casinos, which proved inept at managing the concept, it would place it on gamblers. While the idea initially gained a lot of support, it will now be scrapped, at least temporarily, according to […]
Industry
January 21, 2022
NSW GambleAware Partnership with WSLHD to Expand Language Support
New South Wales (NSW) government counselling service GambleAware joined forces with the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) to make sure the services offered by the Office of Responsible Gambling are available in more languages and with culturally-specific support. Language and Culture-Specific Support The new agreement with the WSLHD will provide additional language support to […]
Industry
January 17, 2022
AUS: Survey Says 53.5% Of Gamblers Do Not Have a Limit in Place
Gambling is a widely spread activity in Australia. And while some punters choose to occasionally place a bet, others suffer from some form of gambling disorder. The results of a new report prepared for Gambling Research Australia reveal that some gamblers disapprove of the voluntary opt-out for online wagering. More than Half of the Gamblers […]
Casino
January 17, 2022
Crown Resorts Appoints Anne Ward as a Non-Executive Director
Australia’s largest casino and hospitality company, Crown Resorts, has added a new name to its leadership team. Anne Ward will be joining the operator, stepping into the shoes of a non-executive director. Ward Joins Crown Resorts Ward came to power as a director on January 13. It was confirmed that she had passed all approvals […]