Legal
February 22, 2021
Victoria Announces Royal Commission into Crown Melbourne
Crown Melbourne is subject to an AUD$5 million royal commission following a recent scandal involving Crown Resorts and organized crime. Money Laundering and Organized Crime The Victoria government has announced the launch of an investigation into casino operator Crown Resorts‘ flagship property in Melbourne to decide whether it is a suitable license holder in the […]
Casino
February 21, 2021
ACMA Blacklists another 18 Brands, Orders ISPs to Cut Access
The Australian watchdog in charge of communications and media has ordered Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to suspend 18 new illegal gambling brands in the country. ACMA Rolls out Ban on 18 New Gambling Brands The Australian Communications and Media Authority or ACMA continues to hunt down illicit gambling operators targeting Australian citizens. The country is […]
Business
February 19, 2021
The Star’s Half FY2021 Performance Impacted by Restrictions
The Star Entertainment Group announced in a filing to the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) its report for the half financial year 2021 ended December 31, 2020, posting statutory revenues of AU$741.4 million. Material Impact on the Business The 29.6% slump in revenues was mainly due to the casino property closures and coronavirus-induced restrictions on the […]
Industry
February 17, 2021
RWA: Online Gamblers Should Not Be Stopped From Going into Debt
Brent Jackson, CEO of Responsible Wagering Australia, has defended punters’ right to use credit to gamble after Queensland MP Andrew Wallace has called for a ban on credit gambling. Online Gambling Is Considered Safer Than Casino Betting Jackson insists there is no evidence that online gambling on credit is dangerous. A number of interventions can […]
Sports
February 17, 2021
Bookmaking Legend Matt Tripp To Aid BetMakers in US and Australia Expansions
Under the agreement, Matt Tripp will help BetMakers expand in both Australia and the US and will purchase a AUS $ 25 million stake in the company. Matt Tripp And BetMakers Ink Partnership Online betting market leader BetMakers and Matt Tripp have entered into an exclusive partnership. Through the agreement, Tripp will use his business […]
Sports
February 15, 2021
20Shots Launches Fantasy5 Game in Australia with GenWeb
20Shots, a UK-based sports betting supplier, has teamed up with Generation Web (GenWeb) to launch its F2P Fantasy5 soccer game on Australian sportsbooks. GenWeb Launches Fnatasy5 F2P Game with Partner Sportsbooks The popularity of free-to-play fantasy contests is rapidly increasing. Some companies use it as a gateway to traditional sports betting, customer acquisition or just […]
Sports
February 12, 2021
Genius Sports and Hungry Jack’s NBL Renew Partnership Deal
Leader in sports data and digital content Genius Sports Group (GSG) announced Thursday a renewal for its long-term data technology deal with Australia’s Hungry Jack National Basketball League (NBL). “With their 2021 season underway and burgeoning reputation as a pathway to the NBA, we’re thrilled to extend our data partnership with the NBL.” Thomas Klingebiel, […]
Sports
February 12, 2021
Western Sydney Wanderers Stop Sports Betting Sponsorships for 1 Year
The latest club that decided to stop sports betting sponsorships in Australia is the Western Sydney Wanderers. The team inked an agreement with the New South Wales (NSW) Office of Responsible Gambling effectively stopping gambling sponsorships for one year. Western Sydney Wanderers Ink Agreement with NSW Office of Responsible Gambling Thanks to a new agreement […]
Legal
February 9, 2021
Crown Resorts Found Unsuitable to Hold NSW Casino License
Crown Resorts were dealt a significant blow to their business plans after the final report from the New South Wales (NSW) inquiry found the casino operator unsuitable to hold a casino license for its new AU$2.2 billion resort in Barangaroo near Sydney. Unsuitable for Casino License The damning verdict of the report submitted Tuesday afternoon […]
Industry
February 8, 2021
Potential Tabcorp Takeover Faces Additional Hurdles
The potential sale of Tabcorp wagering and media business will face challenges from the ACCC and businessman Peter V’landys. ACCC Closely Monitoring Tabcorp Takeover The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced that it is closely monitoring the mounting interest in gambling and gaming giant Tabcorp Holdings’ wagering and media arm. Last week, Tabcorp […]