Casino
December 5, 2020
The Star Casinos Move One Step Closer to Pre-Virus Operations
The Star Entertainment Group announced it would ramp up operations at its casino properties in New South Wales (NSW) and Queensland, following the easing of coronavirus-related restrictions in the Australian states. New South Wales In an update to the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX), The Star referred to the latest announcement from the NSW Government regarding […]
Legal
December 1, 2020
Money-Laundering in Australia Continues Through Pokies During Pandemic
Australian pokie machines posted a $305 million improvement year-over-year despite the covid-19 lockdown, suggesting that criminals have been using pokies to launder money, Liquor and Gaming NSW numbers show. Pokies Results Soar Despite Pandemic Dragging On Australia’s poker machines profits have soared, despite the five-month lockdown which suspended most activities and shuttered non-essential businesses, including […]
Sports
December 1, 2020
Sportsbet’s New Deal with RMG to Broadcast British & Irish Racing in Australia
In a fresh deal for the horse racing industry in Australia, Sportsbet has negotiated a broadcasting partnership with RMG and SIS for British and Irish horse racing derbies. Sportsbet Facilitates Horse Racing Programming Through RMG Deal Australia’s sizeable horse racing fan base will soon be able to experience more British and Irish horseracing content as […]
Legal
November 27, 2020
ACMA: Inconsistencies in Exemption and Record-Keeping Rules
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) issued a report today summarizing its findings from the monitoring performed on gambling advertising restrictions during live sport on TV, radio and online, once again reminding gambling operators to comply with the rules. Second Monitoring Period The restrictions on gambling advertising for the time period between the hours […]
Legal
November 20, 2020
Crown Proposes “Working Test” Instead of Casino Opening Delay
Crown is desperate to salvage the opening of its AU$2.2 billion casino in Barangaroo near Sydney after the New South Wales (NSW) regulator asked the operator to delay the casino opening until the final inquiry report is submitted. Working Test to Save the Day In a last ditch attempt, Crown proposed to open the casino […]
Casino
November 18, 2020
Crown Casino Would Not Open before Final Inquiry Report
Crown’s scheduled opening for its newly-built AU$2.2 billion casino resort in Barangaroo near Sydney will be delayed, after the New South Wales (NSW) regulator officially asked the casino operator to postpone the opening until February at least. Casino Opening Delayed The Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority (ILGA) requested the casino operator to delay the reopening […]
Poker
November 18, 2020
2021 Australian Poker Millions Postponed Indefinitely
Australia’s largest and most prestigious poker event, Australian Poker Millions, has postponed the 2021 edition indefinitely until the covid-19 pandemic has been handled. This follows a series of cancellations of other important poker events in the country this year. 2021 Aussie Poker Millions Scrapped Until Further Notice The Australian poker community has taken another blow […]
Legal
November 18, 2020
ACMA Continues to Block Gaming Brands, Four More Added to the List
ACMA, Australia’s media communications regulator, has suspended four more casino brands, adding to a constantly-growing list of blacklisted operators. ACMA Blocks Access to Four New Casinos in Australia Australia continues to toughen its stance on unlicensed gambling operations as the country’s media regulator, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), has suspended four new websites, […]
Business
November 14, 2020
Jumbo Signs 10-Year Deal With WA Lotterywest
Jumbo has signed a 10-year supply deal with West Australian government-owned Lotterywest to provide a white-label platform and related services. Initial Three Year Term, Up to Ten Online lottery manager Jumbo Interactive has announced a 10-year agreement to provide Western Australia’s government-owned and operated Lotterywest with its online software platform and services. This follows a […]
Legal
November 13, 2020
AUSTRAC Highlights Failings in Regulation of Junket Operators
A revised report by the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) has revealed weaknesses in the way junket operators are regulated and the degree to which the regulator can prevent money-laundering and other crimes in Australia. AUSTRAC Report Reveals Overall Junket Regulation Weaknesses Australia may be struggling with tackling money laundering operations, which stem […]