Business
July 27, 2020
IBIA Calls for Introduction of In-Play Betting in Australia
Australia’s Sports Wagering Scheme (ASWS) designed to boost sports betting integrity would need to consider adding in-play betting and strengthen racing betting regulation, the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has cautioned. IBIA Calls for In-Play Betting Options and Boosting Sports Integrity The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has launched an appeal for in-play betting opportunities […]
Business
July 24, 2020
Crown Resorts Takes Cashless Payments for Test-Run at Perth
Responding to “societal changes” and hurrying up to adapt to the COVID-19 world, Crown Resorts announced that it would use cashless payment options at Crown Perth. The intiative is currently in test mode and will start on Monday, July 27. Crown Perth to Launch Cashless Payment Test Starting on Monday, casino guests at Crown Perth […]
Casino
July 21, 2020
Australian Operators Claim Credit Data Not Necessarily Indicative of Increase in Gambling
Responsible Wagering Australia chief executive Brent Jackson has cautioned researchers not to misinterpret credit data as necessarily tied up to increase in online gambling. Operator Association Refutes Claims That Credit Data Indicates More Gambling The Responsible Wagering Australia (RWA), an association representing operators in Australia, has said that consumer credit data were not sufficient to […]
Casino
July 13, 2020
Star Denied Exclusivity, Yet No Second Queensland Casino
Second casino license in the Australian state of Queensland will not be awarded, the government in the state announced, as investor appetite has waned due to the current uncertainty stemming from the ongoing health situation. The state will not grant the requested long-term exclusive casino license to Star Entertainment Group as both sides failed to […]
Industry
July 12, 2020
Australian Gambler Lost US $5.6 Million, Says Sportsbooks Did Nothing to Stop Him
A player from Australia lost AUS $8 million (US$ 5.6 million) on sports betting across three different operators. Now the Australian man may be facing jail time but according to him, it’s not entirely his fault as many of the operators pushed him and helped him develop a gambling addiction. The Aussie Financial Planner and […]
Casino
July 1, 2020
Star Entertainment Released an Update on Property Reopenings, Relaxing COVID-19 Restrictions
The Star announced an update on its property reopenings which includes relaxing of COVID-19 measures. The announcement also shed a light on The Star Sydney performance during the last month. The operator said that its Queensland properties will reopen on July 3. The Star Sydney Can Welcome up to 5,000 Guests at Any Time as […]
Legal
June 15, 2020
Parliament of Australia Considers Ban on Social Casino Games
Australia is making significant steps towards prevention of gambling addictions, as the bill that seeks to ban social casino games passed its first reading in the House of Representatives of the Australian Federal Parliament. Last week, Andrew Wilkie MP tabled a Private Members Bill, the Interactive Gambling Amendment (Banning Social Casinos and Other Measures) Bill […]
Sports
May 27, 2020
PointsBet Hails Returning NRL and AFL, Concerns for Major US Leagues Remain
Australian-based online bookmaking services provider PointsBet is welcoming the return of Australian sports, with the National Rugby League (NRL) scheduled to restart tomorrow, May 28, and the Australian Football League (AFL) to follow suit June 11, both giving a breath of fresh air for the business. Horse and Hound Racing Saved the Day Australian operations […]
Casino
May 7, 2020
NZ and AU: Kiwis Gamble Less, Aussies More Report Says
New Zealand is showing positive results as no excessive gambling is observed despite the country-wide lockdown. Will Australians keep the saved $1.5 billion during the lockdown or spend it all on online gambling? There is No Increase in Gambling in New Zealand Since the Lockdown The New Zealand government’s Health Promotion Agency and research company […]
Esports
May 4, 2020
Australian Men Face up to 10 Years Imprisonment for Esports Match-Fixing
Arrested in 2019, five individuals now face up to 10 years in prison on charges of fixing esports matches. Five Men Charged with Match-Fixing in Esports Australia has charged five men with match-fixing offence in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive in what is the country’s first dedicated crack-down on corruption in esports. The corruption scandal focused on […]