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Sports
September 5, 2023
Tabcorp Faces Record Fine Over 2020 Betting System Outage
In a significant blow to Tabcorp Holdings, the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has imposed a historic AUD1 million ($638,060) fine on the Australian racing and wagering giant. The fine comes as a result of Tabcorp’s failure to comply with VGCCC directions during an investigation into a critical system outage that occurred during […]
Industry
September 4, 2023
Skill-Based Machines Can Increase Problem Gambling, Study Claims
Gambling is identified as a public health issue in Australia, considering that hundreds of millions of dollars are lost to the infamous poker machines, also known as pokies. Along with losses comes problem gambling and gambling addiction, mental health issues that can destroy the lives of people and their loved ones. Now, a new study […]
Business
August 30, 2023
Star Entertainment Has Implemented 22 of the 30 Bell Review Recommendations
Star Entertainment, an Australian casino & hospitality giant, continues to implement its remediation plans, improving its practices in the wake of regulatory hurdles. As outlined in a report by NSW’s Minister for Gaming and Racing, David Harris, the company has now implemented more than two-thirds of the Bell Review recommendations. In September 2021, NSW’s regulator […]
Industry
August 29, 2023
VGCCC Asks Betting Operators to Discontinue Inducements for Sports Clubs
Gambling addiction in Australia is recognized as a serious public health issue. With pokies available on every corner in bustling cities and easy access to online gambling, each month, hundreds of millions of dollars are lost to gambling. Amid the growing concerns about the negative impact of problem gambling, lawmakers in New South Wales and […]
Business
August 29, 2023
The Star Posts FY23 Results, Sees Net Loss of AU$2.44bn
The Australian gambling and entertainment company, The Star, released its FY23 financial report, revealing a normalized EBITDA and significant statutory loss for the period. The report emerged Tuesday and sees the company post a statutory net loss of AU$2.44 billion ($1.57 billion). At the same time, the latest financial report reveals that normalized EBITDA hit […]
Industry
August 28, 2023
Study Reveals Link Between Gambling and Suicide among Australian Veterans
In Australia, the intersection of post-military life challenges and lenient gambling regulations has created a troubling scenario for veterans, escalating concerns over suicide risk. Ex-Military Personnel Face High Suicide Risk and Troubling Gambling Links Globally, suicide remains a daunting public health issue, with intentional self-harm accounting for a significant portion of premature deaths. This is […]
Legal
August 25, 2023
VGCCC Hands a $350,000 Fine to ALH over YourPlay Violations
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) announced that it issued an AUD 550,000 ($353,540 in USD) fine to the Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group (ALH). According to the regulator, the gambling company had operated 220 gaming machines without mandatory pre-commitment technology (YourPlay) installed, violating Victoria’s gambling laws. In addition to paying the fine, […]
Sports
August 25, 2023
Entain’s Australian Arm Implements Substantial Job Cuts Across Departments
In response to shifting consumer spending patterns and a need for operational adjustments, Entain, the prominent operator behind well-known brands like Ladbrokes and Neds, has taken a strategic step by cutting a significant portion of its Australian workforce. Entain Responds to Challenges with Workforce Reductions Over 50 positions have been eliminated from Entain’s Australian arm […]
Business
August 24, 2023
Tabcorp Financial Juggernaut Delivers, Beats FY23 Forecasts
This strategy has resulted in strong results for the full year ended on June 30, 2023, the company’s FY23, which resulted in AU$66.5 million profit across the group. This news comes at a time when sports betting regulation is about to become tighter in Australia, where the company is based. Tabcorp Swings from Loss to […]
Industry
August 23, 2023
ACMA Asks ISPs to Ban More Illegal Offshore Gambling Websites
Several years ago, Australia implemented tough rules against illegal offshore gambling websites. Since then, the country’s regulatory body responsible for the regulation of telecommunications, broadcasting and radiocommunications, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), has been constantly monitoring the online gambling sector and enforcing bans against operators that were found to offer their services illegally. […]
