Casino
January 6, 2023
Unions NSW Support Perrottet’s Proposal for Cashless Gaming Cards
The leader of the unions in NSW Mark Morey said that cashless gaming cards for pokier are needed to combat problem gambling and urged Labor to support the reform before the state election in March 2023 NSW’s top union leader backed Premier Dominic Perrottet’s proposal for a transition to cashless gaming cards in pubs and […]
Casino
January 4, 2023
Veterans Addicted to Gambling Attempt Suicide, Study in Australia Claims
A new report released by the Guardian reveals details regarding research that probed into gambling addiction among veterans in Australia. Gambling Addiction Results in Suicide Attempts for One in Five Veterans The study led by Dr Olivia Metcalf is yet to be published, but what’s known so far is that one in five veterans addicted […]
Casino
January 2, 2023
NSW RSL CEO Criticized for Opinion on Cashless Gaming Cards
The Guardian reported that the quarterly RSL and Services Clubs magazine called Focus Magazine published a commentary piece by New South Wales RSL and Services Clubs CEO Margot Smith, who urged members to protest against the cashless gaming card, which has been proposed by the New South Wales Crime Commission as a means to fight […]
Industry
January 2, 2023
ACMA Reports a Doubling of Gambling Ads Complaints in 2022
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has announced that the number of complaints regarding gambling ads almost doubled in 2022, The Guardian revealed recently. The media regulator, which is an independent Commonwealth statutory authority, has also added that the number of complaints and inquiries regarding gambling advertisements has been on a steady growth trend […]
Industry
December 28, 2022
NSW Police Commissioner Welcomes Cashless Gambling for Pokies
The latest official to support the measure is NSW police commissioner Karen Webb who said that tougher measures are necessary to stop dirty money flowing throughout the state’s pokies machines. The matter has driven a wedge between hospitality industry backers and officials who believe that the state’s gaming operations are abused by criminals who have […]
Legal
December 22, 2022
Australian Sports Body: Current Gambling Ads Regime Is Balanced
A parliamentary inquiry on the need for further advertising and broadcast restrictions in Australia was told by the Coalition of Major Professional and Participation Sports (Compps) that the current regime, complemented by action in individual sporting codes, is sufficient. Existing Arrangements Strike the Right Balance The group representing major Australian sports, including the Australian Football […]
Sports
December 21, 2022
ACMA Rules Sportsbet Did Not Breach In-Play Betting Rules
ACMA first targeted Sportsbet over an alleged prohibited betting offer concerning the Brownlow Medal, which is granted to the fairest player in the Australian Football League (AFL) every season. The award is decided by umpires at the end of each season, and it has become an event that fans follow passionately. However, Sportsbet earned itself […]
Industry
December 14, 2022
More Young Australians Attending Gamblers Anonymous Meetings
Australia is one of the countries that are notorious for having many gamblers on its territory, and they’ve been spending a lot of money on gambling. Gambling harm has a way of extending the damage to those close to its suffering, and this latest ABC report illustrates that by looking at how the demographics of […]
Industry
December 12, 2022
Tabcorp Remains Committed to Protecting Consumers in FY2022
Tabcorp is firmly committed to its long-term sustainability and positive environmental impact. These are the conclusions that one can draw from reading through the company’s FY22 sustainability report, which covers the company’s sustainability and environmental-centric activities both before and after the demerger with The Lottery Corporation. The report spans the period from July 1, 2021, […]
Casino
December 12, 2022
One More Queensland Casino Charged Over Illegitimate Junket Operations
Following a probe by the Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation (OLGR) lasting over 9 months, North Queensland casino The Ville Casino in Townsville has been charged with violating the state’s gambling regulations. Another Queensland Casino Faces Charges Over Illegitimate Junket Operations Just after Queensland casino – the Reef Hotel Casino – in Cairns was […]
