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Brisbane’s Treasury Casino Bids Farewell Ahead of Queen’s Wharf Launch

August 23, 2024

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Brisbane’s Treasury Casino, a 24-hour entertainment staple housed in a heritage-listed former government office, will close permanently at midnight on Sunday, marking the end of an era almost three decades afte...

Tabcorp Ordered to Overhaul Operations After Major Compliance Failures

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August 23, 2024

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Tabcorp, Australia's largest gambling entity, has been penalized with a record $4.6 million fine and ordered to significantly reform its operations. This decision comes after the Victorian Gambling and Casino C...

ACMA Cracks Down On Illegal Gambling and Affiliate Marketing Websites in Australia

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August 21, 2024

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The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has taken further steps to protect Australian consumers by ordering internet service providers (ISPs) to block additional illegal gambling and affiliate ...

PlayUp Interactive Fined Record $586,000 for Illegal Gambling Inducements

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August 20, 2024

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Online betting operator PlayUp Interactive, trading under the name Draftstars, has been hit with a record-breaking fine of $586,000 for illegally offering inducements to gamble through 33 advertisements on its ...

Australia Institute Proposes 2% Gambling Levy to Replace Gambling Ad Revenue, Fund ABC

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August 20, 2024

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A recent study by the Australia Institute has proposed a small levy on gambling revenues to offset the potential loss of advertising income from a proposed ban on gambling ads. This levy, according to the repor...

Australia Enforces Credit Card Ban for Online Gambling

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August 19, 2024

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Much to the horror of thousands of Australian gamblers, the government officially passed a bill outlawing the use of credit cards for any form of online gambling activity, effective immediately. In Australia, t...

Gambling Ad Limits Stir Debate in Australian Politics

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August 13, 2024

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In the midst of internal discussions within the Labor caucus, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has cautioned that any missteps in implementing gambling advertisement restrictions could lead to "uninte...

Australasian Gaming Expo 2024 Set to Kick Off Next Week in Sydney

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August 9, 2024

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Set to commence next week, the Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE) 2024 promises to be a pivotal event for gaming professionals in Australia and New Zealand. Scheduled from August 13-15 at the ICC Sydney, this premi...

Surge in Online Gambling Marks Shift in Australian Trends

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August 3, 2024

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Recent data underscores a pivotal shift in gambling trends within Australia, with online gambling showing a marked increase. Studies conducted by The Australian National University (ANU) illuminate this evoluti...

Star Sydney Faces Prolonged Oversight as NICC Extends Special Manager’s Tenure

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August 2, 2024

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Star Sydney's ongoing regulatory challenges have taken a new turn, with the New South Wales Independent Casino Commission (NICC) deciding to extend the tenure of the casino's special manager. This decision come...

New Zealand Sets Framework for Online Casino Regulation by 2026

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July 30, 2024

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Brooke van Velden, Minister of Internal Affairs, announced that the New Zealand government has adopted a comprehensive approach to regulating online casinos. The new system, set to launch in early 2026, focuses...

Aristocrat Gaming to Reveal Extensive Game Portfolio at AGE 2024

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July 23, 2024

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Aristocrat Gaming is gearing up to showcase its most extensive range of new game titles in years at the forthcoming Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE), scheduled to take place from August 13 to 15, 2024, at the Syd...

SkyCity Auckland Casino Announces Five-Day Closure After Regulatory Breaches

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July 18, 2024

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SkyCity Entertainment Group will temporarily close its Auckland casino for five days in 2024, marking a significant event in New Zealand's gambling sector. This decision comes after the company admitted to brea...

Star Entertainment Ceases Electronic Gaming Operations Over System Issues

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July 15, 2024

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Star Entertainment Group has temporarily shut down all electronic gaming machines (EGMs) and electronic table games (ETGs) at its casinos due to significant system performance issues. The announcement was made ...

NSW Launches Comprehensive Inquiry into Greyhound Racing Industry Amid Animal Welfare Concerns

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July 12, 2024

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An independent inquiry with "wide-ranging powers" is set to investigate the New South Wales greyhound racing industry following recent concerns about animal welfare within the sector. The inquiry will be led by...

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Brisbane’s Treasury Casino Bids Farewell Ahead of Queen’s Wharf Launch

Tabcorp Ordered to Overhaul Operations After Major Compliance Failures

ACMA Cracks Down On Illegal Gambling and Affiliate Marketing Websites in Australia

PlayUp Interactive Fined Record $586,000 for Illegal Gambling Inducements

Australia Institute Proposes 2% Gambling Levy to Replace Gambling Ad Revenue, Fund ABC

Australia Enforces Credit Card Ban for Online Gambling

Gambling Ad Limits Stir Debate in Australian Politics

Australasian Gaming Expo 2024 Set to Kick Off Next Week in Sydney

Surge in Online Gambling Marks Shift in Australian Trends

Star Sydney Faces Prolonged Oversight as NICC Extends Special Manager’s Tenure

New Zealand Sets Framework for Online Casino Regulation by 2026

Aristocrat Gaming to Reveal Extensive Game Portfolio at AGE 2024

SkyCity Auckland Casino Announces Five-Day Closure After Regulatory Breaches

Star Entertainment Ceases Electronic Gaming Operations Over System Issues

NSW Launches Comprehensive Inquiry into Greyhound Racing Industry Amid Animal Welfare Concerns

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