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Industry
February 13, 2023
Senet Chooses Norths Collective as First Company to Undergo RG Assessment
The new program seeks to combat gambling-related harm as well as ensure that gambling operators are not impacted by financial crimes such as money laundering. To achieve this, participants in the program undergo an extensive assessment that seeks to ensure their compliance with Senet Assure. Lauded as the first-of-its-kind program, the new initiative comes at […]
Industry
February 13, 2023
Western Sydney Oversaturated with EGMs, Says New Report
The research by Western Sydney University probed into the gambling operations in Sydney, calling the activities a “silent epidemic” for the Western Sydney region. The study, titled “Paying the Price: Gambling-Related Harm in Western Sydney” uncovered that the impact of gambling-related harm is evident in Western Sydney. It said that although the region contains only […]
Sports
February 10, 2023
Free Aussie Sports Coverage Threatened by Restrictive Gambling Rules
As reported by The Guardian, Free TV Australia, the peak industry body that represents Australia’s commercial free-to-air TV broadcasters, warned that additional restrictions to gambling ads can have consequences. Free TV Australia dismissed such proposals and explained that rights to sports events are very expensive. Moreover, the peak industry body’s chief executive officer, Bridge Fair, […]
Industry
February 8, 2023
ACMA Carries on with Fight against Illegal Gambling Websites
The Authority said Wednesday it has conducted an investigation and uncovered six new service providers that operated illegally in the country. ACMA said the illegal offshore gambling websites operated in breach of the main gambling regulation in the country, the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. As a result, it urged internet service providers (ISPs) in Australia […]
Legal
February 8, 2023
Australian Regulator Fined Bet Nation but Some Believe More Should Be Done
The Northern Territory Racing Commission fined Amused Australia, the firm behind Bet Nation, for promoting its products to self-excluded individuals. Experts are not certain whether the fine will be enough to make the company change its approach. Bet Nation Promoted Promo Offerings to Excluded Persons In December, the Northern Territory regulator fined Bet Nation, which […]
Sports
February 7, 2023
TAB Partners with the North Queensland Toyota Cowboys
The Australian online racing and sports betting giant TAB has penned a new agreement with the North Queensland Toyota Cowboys, an Australian professional rugby league football club. As agreed, the operator will be named the team’s platinum partner. Under the new deal between TAB and the Cowboys, the gambling company’s logo will appear on the […]
Legal
February 7, 2023
Two More Class Actions Filed Against Star Entertainment Group
The allegations claim that the company made false statements regarding their anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing duties. This follows previous similar lawsuits filed against The Star by Slater & Gordon in March 2022 and Maurice Blackburn in November 2022. Angry Shareholders Join Two New Class Actions Against Star Entertainment Group Business News Australia reported that […]
Sports
February 7, 2023
Yair Rodríguez vs Josh Emmett UFC 284 Odds, Time, and Prediction
Their fight will serve as the co-main event of UFC 284, which is taking place this coming Saturday at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. Yair Rodríguez vs Josh Emmett Odds Moneyline Odds Yair Rodríguez -172 Josh Emmett +134 *Odds taken from FanDuel on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. When, Where, and How to Watch? Place: RAC […]
Business
February 6, 2023
Dabble Targets Community Expansion with Moneyball Acquisition
Dabble, the self-proclaimed “betting app of today,” has acquired the mobile sports betting platform Moneyball Australia. The former company, a socially-charged betting specialist, will thus be able to expand its business as it tackles the local market. Moneyball Has “Some Bittersweet News to Share” As noted in Moneyball’s announcement, the company, as fans know it, […]
Sports
February 6, 2023
Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski UFC 284 Odds, Time, and Prediction
Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski – whoever wins this fight will be the UFC Lightweight champion, as well as the highest-ranked fighter in the world. There’s so much at stake, which is why we expect to see a real spectacle. Oddsmakers don’t think Volk will become a double-champ. Instead, they heavily favor Khabib’s protégé to […]