Industry
March 24, 2023
Australians Ask for Reforms amid Concerning Pokies Harm Rates
Responsible gambling is one of the hot topics of the modern gambling industry as many markets and operators seek to protect players from harm. Australia, according to the BBC, is not doing all that well. According to the news outlet, about 1 in every 100 Australians has some sort of a gambling problem. Much of […]
Sports
March 15, 2023
Court Grants Tabcorp Access to Entain-NSW AHA Commercial Deal Documents
The deal in question was signed between Entain and NSW Australian Hotels Association (NSW AHA) and it was revealed as a commercial agreement that would allow the two companies to promote Entain Australia’s digital wagering brands – Ladbrokes and Neds – on-site state pubs and clubs. Commercial Partnership Between Entain and NSW AHA Challenged At […]
Legal
February 6, 2023
Tim Costello Continues His Crusade for NSW Gambling Reforms
As the chief advocate for the Alliance for Gambling Reform (AGR), Costello has been deeply involved in the fight to bring meaningful positive change to New South Wales’ gaming market. The organization aims to protect ordinary people from gambling harm and curb the industry’s criminal times and money laundering potential. To that end, they have […]
Industry
October 10, 2022
NSW Gov to Trial Cashless Gaming Machines
The government of New South Wales launches a cashless gaming trial in the state to fight against money laundering practices and gambling-related risks. Approximately 200 Wests Newcastle leagues club members received access to the new cashless gaming technology on Saturday, October 8, as part of the three-month trial, which will test the operation of the […]
Casino
September 27, 2022
Star Wants to Continue Operating Under Supervision
The Star Entertainment Group was recently found unsuitable to hold a casino license in Sydney. Now, the company has announced that it wants to do everything in its power to retain its license. The Australian casino giant proposed to operate its venue under strict supervision. The Company Is in Deep Trouble Star was deemed unsuitable […]
Industry
September 22, 2022
Gaming Machine Trading Hours Breaches Cost NSW Hotel AU$40K
A New South Wales (NSW) hotel in the state’s Riverina region would have to pay almost AU$40,000 ($26,560) for breaching gaming machine rules repeatedly, Liquor & Gaming NSW revealed on its website. Operating Outside of Trading Hours Leeton Hotel in Leeton via its operator, Golden Crown Pty Ltd, and the hotel’s director Trent Middleton were […]
Casino
September 14, 2022
PM Albanese: a National Regulator Is Not Needed Yet
Star Entertainment’s AML failures have sparked calls for the creation of a national casino regulator in Australia. However, the country’s PM rejected this proposition. Star Entertainment Was Deemed Unsuitable to Hold an NSW License For the past few months, Star Entertainment Group was investigated for various anti-money laundering breaches. As it turned out, the company’s […]
Legal
August 31, 2022
NSW Government Appointed Independent Casino Commission Members
The New South Wales (NSW) government announced in a public release on Tuesday it has appointed five new members to the State’s Independent Casino Commission ahead of the body’s commencement next week. Chief Commissioner and Members The Minister for Hospitality and Racing Kevin Anderson chose the current chairperson of the Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority […]
Casino
August 10, 2022
Star Hires Allen & Overy to Monitor Renewal Process
Star Entertainment Group, an Australian gambling company, has hired the services of Allen & Overy Consulting, an independent consultancy. The latter will be responsible for overseeing Star’s renewal program. Star Wants to Make Things Right Star Entertainment Group was recently involved in controversy as Australian regulators found the company guilty of breaching certain regulations. As […]
Casino
June 28, 2022
Suncity Cage in Star Sydney Breached Gambling Act
Casino Within Casino – Not а Good Idea in NSW Star Entertainment is under a regulatory review, and on the last hearing, assisting counsel Naomi Sharp SC made an accusation in the closing arguments about Star’s relationship with Suncity Holdings, the Chinese investment holding company and junket operator. The problem stems from Star allowing Suncity […]