Industry
November 15, 2022
Superannuation Funds in Australia Heavily Invested in Gambling
Superannuation funds in Australia are investing workers’ retirement savings into companies from the gambling industry, including manufacturers of poker machines, casino and lottery operators, according to an analysis made by Guardian Australia. Scrutinizing the portfolio holdings of the various options offered by the 10 biggest superannuation funds in the country, including their socially aware options, […]
Business
November 14, 2022
Sally Denby Steps in as New CFO for Aristocrat Gaming
Aristocrat Leisure Limited, an Australian gaming and entertainment firm, has appointed Sally Denby as its new CFO. The appointment is immediately effective but subject to the receipt of all necessary regulatory clearances. Denby Brings Vast Wealth of Experience Denby first stepped in a similar position back in February when she was promoted as a deputy […]
Industry
November 9, 2022
Young Australians Targeted by Sports Betting Worries Experts
A recent polling research showed that Australians don’t want gambling ads on TV. Recent reports suggest that they might be right to want them banned as even 8-10-year-old children can now recognize sports gambling brands’ jingles. Gambling Advertising Comes Up Again An ABC report brought light into the issue of sport betting brands’ increased advertising […]
Casino
November 7, 2022
ClubsNSW Unhappy with Move to Cashless Payment Cards
The heated discussion surrounding cashless cards continues, with multiple conflicting interests clouding it. Many believe that since the recommendation came from the NSW Crime Commission it should be a no-brainer to simply move forward with it but that’s not what happens in reality. Tough Language Opposing the Move A recent report by The Guardian outlined […]
Industry
November 7, 2022
Australia First Country to Run TikTok Gambling Ads Pilot
Gambling ads have been a hot topic in Australia lately, and with regulation tightening, the news that TikTok is still moving forward, albeit cautiously, with them has sparked a discussion. The problem of gambling harm was brought to light again. TikTok Allowing Sports Gambling Ads TikTok’s advertising policy regarding gambling ads in Australia has gained […]
Casino
November 7, 2022
Crown Resorts Suffers $77M Penalty in Melbourne
The Australian gambling market is a bit of a hot mess right now. Crown Resorts has been struggling with regulatory action across several states and so has The Star Entertainment Group which was served with two show-cause notices in Queensland last week. To add insult to injury, now Crown Melbourne has been hit with a […]
Industry
November 2, 2022
Australia to Implement Taglines Warning of Harm in Gambling Ads
While tobacco packaging warning messages eventually got upgraded to graphic and disturbing images of tobacco-related harms, online gambling ads in Australia are getting an upgrade of their own. This will put gambling ads closer to tobacco than to alcohol on the scale of how strict advertising restrictions are going to be, so it’s a huge […]
Legal
October 19, 2022
ACMA Targets Cloudbet and Las Atlantis in Latest Crackdown
ACMA continues to barrage the illegal gambling industry with enforcement action. The Australian Communications and Media Authority has shown no desire to relent in its pursuit of unlicensed gambling operators that have been targeting Australians. Together with the assistance from Internet Service Providers (ISPs), the regulator has been able to block even more illegal offshore […]
Industry
October 19, 2022
Facial Recognition of Excluded Gamblers in NSW Hotels, and Clubs by 2023
The news made headlines as it seems to be very polarizing. On the one side sits the affirmation that facial recognition technology can help gamblers, and on the other concern about privacy and effectiveness. Innovative Technology at Scale The Australian Hotels Association NSW (AHA NSW) and ClubsNSW announced their plans to have a state-of-the-art facial […]
Sports
October 17, 2022
Betr May Face Probe in NSW over Alleged Promotion Breaches
Not even a week after the long-anticipated launch of Betr, the newest bookmaker in Australia backed by News Corp, encountered a hurdle, a recent report suggests. Liquor and Gaming NSW to Look Into Betr over a Recent Promotion Last week, The Australian Financial Review revealed that the online betting operator Betr may have breached the gambling regulations. […]
