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Australia’s Online Betting Firms Ramp Up Election-Related Ads

November 14, 2024

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Mobile gaming, Online Gambling News

In the week leading up to the recent US election, Australia's major online gambling operators significantly increased their advertising spending, focusing on novelty bets that captured public intrigue. Operator...

Tabcorp Faces $262,000 Penalty for Allowing Illegal In-Play Bets

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November 13, 2024

Australia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Oceania Casino News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) recently imposed a substantial $262,920 fine on Tabcorp Holdings Limited after discovering the company had accepted illegal in-play sports bets. The regu...

Aristocrat Shifts Focus to Real-Money Gaming with $820M Sale of Plarium

Johnny K.

November 12, 2024

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Australian gaming leader Aristocrat Leisure Limited has finalized the sale of its mobile game development subsidiary, Plarium Global, to Modern Times Group (MTG) in a deal valued at up to $820 million. This tra...

Crown Resorts Appoints David Tsai as CEO to Spearhead Expansion and Innovation

Vanja Mitic

October 31, 2024

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, Gaming Industry News, Employment & Careers, Labor Relations

Crown Resorts has ushered in a new chapter in its leadership by officially appointing David Tsai as Chief Executive Officer, contingent on regulatory approvals. This strategic decision comes at a pivotal time a...

Star Entertainment Faces Declining Revenue and New Regulatory Challenges

Johnny K.

October 30, 2024

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Australian casino operator Star Entertainment has reported a sharp decline in first-quarter revenue, revealing losses influenced by tightened regulatory requirements and shifts in consumer behavior. The company...

Tabcorp’s Retail Betting Outperforms Digital as Economic Shifts Drive Strategic Overhaul

Vanja Mitic

October 23, 2024

Australia, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Mobile gaming, Online Gambling News, Financial Press Releases

In an unexpected reversal of trends, an Australian giant Tabcorp has observed a stronger performance in its retail wagering operations compared to its digital counterparts throughout the fiscal year ending June...

Star Entertainment Fined $15M, Keeps Sydney Casino License Under Strict Regulatory Oversight

Vanja Mitic

October 17, 2024

Gaming Law & Legislation, Australia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Oceania Casino News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

Despite facing potential license revocation, Star Entertainment Group retains its right to operate its Sydney-based casino, albeit under stringent conditions imposed by the New South Wales Independent Casino Co...

SkyCity Ordered to Pay Additional $13.1 Million in Casino Duty Following High Court Ruling

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October 16, 2024

Australia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Taxation, Oceania Casino News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

SkyCity Entertainment Group has been ordered to pay an additional $13.1 million in casino duty to the South Australian government following a ruling from the country’s High Court. This decision comes after a lo...

Crown Melbourne Fined $2 Million for Failing to Enforce Self-Exclusion Measures

Johnny K.

October 15, 2024

Australia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Oceania Casino News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

Crown Melbourne has been penalized with a $2 million fine by the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) after it allowed 242 individuals who had self-excluded from gambling to place bets over ...

Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group Fined for Repeated Underage Gambling Incidents

Vanja Mitic

October 14, 2024

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Australia, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

In a significant regulatory action, the Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group (ALH), the largest operator of pubs across Australia, has been fined $177,500 for permitting underage gambling at several of its ...

Australia: Prime Minister’s Gambling Harm Statistic Raises Questions Amid Calls for Stronger Action

Johnny K.

October 12, 2024

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Australia, World Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Online Gambling News, Oceania Casino News

Last month, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese sparked confusion when he cited a statistic during a parliamentary session that left experts and advocates scratching their heads. Responding to a question...

Drake Inquiry into Greyhound Racing NSW Extended to April 2025

Vanja Mitic

October 11, 2024

Greyhound Racing, Australia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News

The Drake Inquiry, established to investigate Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW), has received an extension for its deadline, now set for April 30, 2025. Originally expected to conclude by mid-December of this year, ...

TexBet Fined $33,000 for Violating Self-Exclusion Request and Sending Ads

Vanja Mitic

October 1, 2024

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Australia, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Online Gambling News, Oceania Casino News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

O'Shea Bookmaking Pty Ltd, operating under the brand TexBet, has faced legal repercussions, being fined $33,000 for violations related to its handling of a customer's request to cease gambling activities. The j...

Liquor & Gaming NSW Launches Compliance Blitz Targeting Gaming Harm Minimisation Rules

Vanja Mitic

September 27, 2024

Gaming Law & Legislation, Australia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Oceania Casino News

Liquor & Gaming NSW has initiated a significant compliance blitz targeting new gaming harm minimization measures, reinforcing the state's dedication to responsible gaming practices. In recent months, inspec...

Star Entertainment Reports Massive Loss Amid Regulatory Changes

Vanja Mitic

September 26, 2024

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Australia's Star Entertainment Group has disclosed a significant statutory loss for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The reported loss amounts to AU$1.69 billion (US$1.16 billion). This substantial financi...

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Australia’s Online Betting Firms Ramp Up Election-Related Ads

Tabcorp Faces $262,000 Penalty for Allowing Illegal In-Play Bets

Aristocrat Shifts Focus to Real-Money Gaming with $820M Sale of Plarium

Crown Resorts Appoints David Tsai as CEO to Spearhead Expansion and Innovation

Star Entertainment Faces Declining Revenue and New Regulatory Challenges

Tabcorp’s Retail Betting Outperforms Digital as Economic Shifts Drive Strategic Overhaul

Star Entertainment Fined $15M, Keeps Sydney Casino License Under Strict Regulatory Oversight

SkyCity Ordered to Pay Additional $13.1 Million in Casino Duty Following High Court Ruling

Crown Melbourne Fined $2 Million for Failing to Enforce Self-Exclusion Measures

Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group Fined for Repeated Underage Gambling Incidents

Australia: Prime Minister’s Gambling Harm Statistic Raises Questions Amid Calls for Stronger Action

Drake Inquiry into Greyhound Racing NSW Extended to April 2025

Liquor & Gaming NSW Launches Compliance Blitz Targeting Gaming Harm Minimisation Rules

Star Entertainment Reports Massive Loss Amid Regulatory Changes

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