Legal
November 18, 2020
ACMA Continues to Block Gaming Brands, Four More Added to the List
ACMA, Australia’s media communications regulator, has suspended four more casino brands, adding to a constantly-growing list of blacklisted operators. ACMA Blocks Access to Four New Casinos in Australia Australia continues to toughen its stance on unlicensed gambling operations as the country’s media regulator, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), has suspended four new websites, […]
Business
November 14, 2020
Jumbo Signs 10-Year Deal With WA Lotterywest
Jumbo has signed a 10-year supply deal with West Australian government-owned Lotterywest to provide a white-label platform and related services. Initial Three Year Term, Up to Ten Online lottery manager Jumbo Interactive has announced a 10-year agreement to provide Western Australia’s government-owned and operated Lotterywest with its online software platform and services. This follows a […]
Legal
November 13, 2020
AUSTRAC Highlights Failings in Regulation of Junket Operators
A revised report by the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) has revealed weaknesses in the way junket operators are regulated and the degree to which the regulator can prevent money-laundering and other crimes in Australia. AUSTRAC Report Reveals Overall Junket Regulation Weaknesses Australia may be struggling with tackling money laundering operations, which stem […]
Sports
November 5, 2020
Sportsbet Calls Biden a Winner, Pays out $23m for US Presidential Election
Sportsbet has announced former Vice President Joe Biden for the winner of the 2020 Presidential election and paid out a total of $23 million. Should Trump win, Sportsbet will honor all outstanding bets. Aussie Bookie Sportsbet Pays out Early Winnings to Biden Bettors Bookmakers has seen over $1 billion wagered on the outcome of the […]
Legal
October 24, 2020
Australia’s NSW Government Extends Gaming Machines Consultation
The New South Wales government, on the east coast of Australia, has extended it consultation series for player protection to December 11, in order to ensure the effectiveness of the proposed measures. Introduced by Attorney-General Gordon Ramsay on February 20, the Gaming Machines Amendment Bill 2020 is an update to the 2001 Gaming Machines Act, […]
Industry
October 13, 2020
AGRC COVID-19 Gambling Research Biased, Says RWA
The newest COVID-19 gambling research by the Australian Gambling Research Center (AGRC) outlined a staggering increase in the gambling activities in the country. But the research caught the attention of the Responsible Wagering Australia who rejected the results, deeming the research biased. The AGRC COVID-19 Gambling Research A recently revealed survey by the Australian Gambling […]
Casino
October 12, 2020
Bank Australia Slams Credit Cards for Gambling and Gaming
Credit cards are now suspended for Bank Australia consumers who want to use them for gambling or gaming purposes. Bank Australia Suspends Credit Card Payments to Gambling Operators Bank Australia has become the latest financial institution to slam the use of credit cards for transactions involving gambling and gaming operations. The decision is part of […]
Legal
October 8, 2020
Gambling Cards May Be Devastating for Pubs and Clubs, Warns Former NSW Labor Leader
According to the former NSW Labor leader, Michael Daley, the newly proposed gambling cards may be devastating for pubs and clubs. The leader of Shooters, Fishers and Farmers, Robert Borsak, and Bankstown Labor MP Tania Mihailuk also oppose the gambling cards. Gambling Cards May Be Devastating for Pubs and Clubs According to the former New […]
Casino
October 6, 2020
Study Claims Frequent Gambling Messages Limit Player Losses
A new study by Sally M. Gainsbury and Robert M. Heirene of the University of Sydney, Australia examined how gambling messages promoting limits impact the behavior of gamblers. Study Examines How Gambling Messages Impact Gambling Behavior A new pre-print study by the Brain & Mind Center, School of Psychology, Science Faculty, University of Sydney, Australia […]
Legal
October 6, 2020
One Nation and NSW Green Forge Alliance to Enforce Cashless Poker Machines
NSW Green and One Nation are prepared to work together on enforcing a new cashless payment technology for poker machines. The move comes as a part of an overall push to minimize gambling-related harm in the state. NSW Green and One Nation Join Forces to Protect Poker Machine Consumers One Nation and NSW Green are […]