Casino
December 12, 2022
Smearing Campaign Won’t Make NSW Premier Back Down from Pokie Reform
Australia has gone through some massive overhauls of its gambling industry over the past months with probes launched into Crown Resorts and Star Entertainment Group. More upheavals are coming with proposed facial recognition, cashless gaming cards, and more impacting the sector with different interests and groups vying to find a middle ground. Pokie Reform to […]
Esports
December 12, 2022
AGSA: Says Loot Boxes Serve as Gateway to Gambling
Australian youths may be exposed to too much gambling, argues the Australian Gaming and Screen Alliance, which is concerned about the lack of adequate measures that safeguard youngsters from the dangers of mechanisms such as loot boxes. According to the organization, gambling addiction is a serious issue that has not been addressed adequately in the […]
Industry
December 9, 2022
Responsible Gambling Fund in NSW Has 2 New Trustees
Australians have been notorious for their gambling habits, and New South Wales isn’t sitting on its hands, having contributed to the changes happening on a national level throughout the year. The RGF is a part of these efforts. Two Newly Appointed, One Reappointed New South Wales (NSW) has its own Responsible Gambling Fund (RGF) Trust, […]
Casino
December 8, 2022
Queensland Casino Fined for Illegitimate Junket Collaboration
The crackdown on Australian casinos involved with Asian junket operations still continues with new developments in the case against The Reef Hotel Casino in Cairns, Queensland. Dealings with Asian Junket Agent Result in a Fine for the Reef Hotel Casino ABC News reported that The Reef Hotel Casino in Cairns, which is jointly owned by […]
Legal
December 7, 2022
AUSTRAC Opens Civil Penalty Proceedings against SkyCity Adelaide
Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC), the Australian Government’s agency, which detects and thwarts criminal activities in connection with the financial system, is cracking down on yet another Australian casino for breaching the laws on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing. AUSTRAC Files Penalty Proceedings Against SkyCity Adelaide On December 7, AUSTRAC announced that it […]
Industry
December 5, 2022
Malaysian Elections Funded by Gambling, Says Report
The best possible way gambling taxes can be used is for funding educational projects, treating gambling harm or providing funding for different community organizations. But while gambling taxes can be allocated to organizations that need funding, when it comes to elections, the use of funds from gambling operators raises concerns. According to a new report […]
Industry
December 5, 2022
NSW Crime Commissioner Advocates for Compulsory EGM Cashless System
New South Wales Crime Commissioner Michael Barnes has directed criticism toward New South Wales MPs for devaluing the importance of the findings of the Report into Money Laundering via EGMs in Pubs and Clubs, which was made up as a result of an investigation conducted in collaboration by the NSW Crime Commission, the Independent Liquor […]
Industry
December 5, 2022
430,000 Children in Australia U-16 Gamble Online
A new report by the Alliance for Gambling Reform has confirmed that more than 430,000 in Australia are currently gambling. These children are all under the age of 16, notes the organization’s chief executive Carol Bennett, with close to 40,000 children now categorized as at-risk gamblers, and another 14,400 referred to as problem gamblers. Extrapolating […]
Industry
December 1, 2022
MP Urges Government to Approve Osaka Integrated Resort Proposal
Integrated Resorts (IRs) create unique opportunities for an increase in tourism, help boost the local economy and create thousands of new workplaces. Japan is a country that is famous for its rich culture and unique tourist locations, but what’s certainly not famous for is gambling. However, the country is gradually planning to change this by […]
Legal
November 30, 2022
AUSTRAC Opens Civil Penalty Proceedings against Star Entertainment
The Star does not seem to catch a break as AUTRAC, Australia’s financial crimes authority, has launched civil penalty proceedings against the Group and its entities. The proceedings were brought up with a federal court and they are targeting Star Entertainment Group and its subsidiaries, The Star Pty Limited and The Star Entertainment QLD Limited. […]
