Australia

PointsBet’s Takeover Battle Intensifies Amid Vote Dispute

Vanja Mitic
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PointsBet's battle for control intensifies as its shareholders narrowly approved a takeover deal with Japanese firm MIXI, but not without a significant challenge from rival bidder Betr Entertainment. Despite th...

ACMA Warns Influencers on Illegal Gambling Promotions, Penalties Soar

Vanja Mitic
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The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued a strong warning to social media influencers who promote illegal gambling services, stressing that such activities violate Australian law. Inf...

Tabcorp Fined Over $4 Million for Spam Law Breaches in VIP Marketing Campaigns

Vanja Mitic
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Tabcorp Holdings Limited, Australia's leading gambling operator, has been hit with a significant fine of AUD $4,003,270 (approximately USD $2.6 million) following breaches of the country's spam laws. The Austra...

ACMA Cracks Down on Four Betting Services Over BetStop Violations

Johnny K.
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Australia’s media and communications regulator has taken decisive enforcement action against four betting companies after investigations revealed violations of self-exclusion rules under the national BetStop re...

AUSTRAC Flags AML Concerns at Two Northern Australian Casinos

Vanja Mitic
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Australia’s financial intelligence agency AUSTRAC has directed two northern casinos—The Ville Resort-Casino in Townsville, Queensland, and Mindil Beach Casino Resort in Darwin, Northern Territory—to appoint ind...

Unibet Fined $1 Million for Failing to Close Accounts of Self-Excluded Gamblers

Johnny K.
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Betchoice Corporation Pty Ltd, operating as Unibet, has been fined over $1 million by Australia’s gambling regulator for serious failures in upholding the rules surrounding the country’s self-exclusion program....

PointsBet Penalised AU$500K for Illegal Marketing and Self-Exclusion Violations

Johnny K.
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The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has taken enforcement action against PointsBet Australia Pty Ltd, issuing a AU$500,800 fine and mandating significant reforms after the company violated ...