Sports
September 21, 2023
Three Basketball Teams Join NSW’s Reclaim the Game Program
Liquor & Gaming NSW announced that more teams have joined the New South Wales government’s Reclaim the Game campaign. These include the National Basketball League’s (NBL) Illawarra Hawks and Sydney Kings, as well as the Women’s National Basketball League’s (WNBL) Sydney Flames. As partners of the Reclaim the Game program, the three teams will work […]
Casino
September 21, 2023
Queensland Sees Surge in Gambling Losses in 2022-2023
Gambling losses have reached an alarming milestone in Queensland, as the latest figures reveal that residents lost more than AUD5 billion ($3.2 billion) during the 2022-2023 financial year, marking an 11.3% increase from the previous year. Electronic Gaming Machines Account for 63.2% of Queensland’s Gambling Losses The data, released by the Queensland government, has raised […]
Industry
September 20, 2023
ACMA Remains Vigilant, Blocking Five More Offshore Gambling Websites
In its latest action, ACMA has identified five offshore gambling websites – Viperspin, Just Casino, Betandplay, Play Fina, and Comic Play Casino – operating in breach of Australia’s Interactive Gambling Act 2001. The authority has been steadily intensifying its efforts, hoping to curb illegal offshore gambling activities within the country. ACMA Intensifies Its Efforts as […]
Industry
September 20, 2023
Gambling Companies Crack Down on Promo Abuse with Account Restrictions
In a bid to curb the exploitation of promotional offers by savvy gamblers, more than a dozen gambling companies have implemented restrictions on individuals who consistently make money through these incentives or employ unconventional betting strategies deemed “not commercially viable.” Confidential Correspondence Reveals Gambling Industry’s Inner Workings Confidential correspondence obtained by Guardian Australia supports the […]
Sports
September 18, 2023
IMG Renews Media Rights Deal with Australian Professional Leagues
Global sports & culture company IMG has extended its exclusive international media, data and streaming rights partnership agreement with the Australian Professional Leagues (APL). Under the extended partnership, IMG will distribute APL media rights for several more years. The partnership extension will allow the sports specialist to manage APL’s media rights in international markets, excluding […]
Industry
September 18, 2023
Tabcorp Faces Charges from VGCCC over Alleged Underage Gambling
Underage gambling is a growing concern, amid the growing popularity of games offering the popular loot boxes. While regulating video games is complex as changes to the regulations must be implemented to protect children from the loot box functionality that resembles slots, gambling is strictly prohibited for minors. Australia is no exception and the gambling […]
Industry
September 18, 2023
Anti-gambling Expert Criticizes News Corp’s CODE Bet, Report
Identified as a serious public health issue, gambling is widely spread across Australia. With hundreds of millions of dollars lost every month, losses to gambling surpass billions every year and Australians are infamous as the world’s biggest losers when it comes to the activity. Yet, lawmakers in different states are pushing for effective changes to […]
Poker
September 14, 2023
Aussie Poker Pros Launch Petition against Star Entertainment’s Unjustified Bans
Star Entertainment Group’s recent bans on poker players don’t sit well with many professionals. The Australian Poker Schedule, a website that allows enthusiasts to keep track of upcoming events, has launched a petition against Star’s allegedly “unjustified” measures. Craig Abernethy, founder of the Australian Poker Schedule, addresses the issue in the petition, saying that in […]
Industry
September 13, 2023
Australia Seeks to Prohibit the Use of Credit Cards in iGaming
Australia’s government plans to ban the use of credit cards for gambling as a way to prevent gambling-related fines and harm. The Interactive Gambling Amendment (Credit and Other Measures) Bill 2023 would also disallow the use of digital currencies for online gambling activities. In addition to that, the bill would also allow the minister to […]
Industry
September 13, 2023
Husband and Wife at the Focus of Tabcorp Insider Trading Scandal
Crimes related to insider trading are difficult to uncover but not impossible. A new report suggests that an experienced bettor, who received insider information from his wife, was found guilty of seven charges and received a fine as well. As reported by The Sydney Morning Herald, Nathan Snow, a professional punter who is claimed to […]
