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Lottery
June 24, 2024
Australia: Richmond Man Nearly Passes Out after AU$200K Win
A retiree from Richmond, Australia, who recently secured entry in the Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot draw, secured a hefty prize. The winner, whose name was not disclosed, won a total of AU$202,022 ($134,600) from the popular raffle-style game. On Sunday, The Lott, the operator of Australia’s favorite and popular lottery games, uncovered details regarding the […]
Industry
June 21, 2024
Aussie Slot Collector Proposes Law Change after Charges, Fine
A vintage arcades and video games collector in Queensland, Australia, became the first person in the province to face charges under its 1991 Gaming Machine Act. The aforementioned law was established in order to combat illegal gambling and criminal activities related to the sector. Yet, according to a report released by the Courier Mail, the […]
Lottery
June 20, 2024
NSW: Lucky Lottery Player Wins AU$40M Jackpot from Powerball
Powerball launched in Australia nearly three decades ago back in 1996. Since then, the popular lottery game made many people millionaires, giving prizes on a weekly drawing that takes place every Thursday night. The latest drawing saw a person from New South Wales become the newest millionaire from the popular game. The person, whose name […]
Industry
June 18, 2024
NSW Government Commits Additional AU$10M to Minimize Gambling Harm
Although it is identified as a public health issue, gambling is widely spread across Australia. Seeing this problem on a local and national level, lawmakers in the country engaged in an overhaul of the market. Efforts from state to state differ but their primary objective is unified, namely, reducing gambling harm and problem gambling. On […]
Business
June 17, 2024
Tabcorp Selects Former AFL Exec McLachlan for CEO and MD Role
The largest gambling company in Australia that currently has more than 5,000 employees, Tabcorp, announced a new senior-level hire. On Monday, the gambling giant revealed it selected Gillon McLachlan, the former Australian Football League (AFL) executive, for the role of CEO and managing director. An ASX announcement released by Tabcorp reveals that McLachlan will officially […]
Industry
June 14, 2024
Australia Cracks Down on Crypto and Credit Cards in Online Gambling
The Australian government recently banned cryptocurrencies and credit cards in online gambling as part of its efforts to reduce risks associated with these activities. The rule, which took effect on June 11, was introduced so that digital betting would comply with land-based regulations banning credit card use for the same purpose. New Regulations and Fines […]
Industry
June 13, 2024
Tabcorp Fined With AU$270,000 for Underage Gambling in 13 Venues
At the end of May, we announced that the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) filed a series of charges connected to child gambling against Tabcorp. Fast forward to today, Australia’s largest gambling company with a staff of over 5,000 has been slapped with a fine of over AU$370,000 ($246,000) including costs after […]
Industry
June 13, 2024
Man Attempts to Blackmail the Star, Faces Permanent Injunction Order
An unsuccessful job applicant at the Star Entertainment’s Sydney Casino attempted to blackmail the leading operator earlier this year, a newly released report suggests. The blackmail attempt resulted in immediate legal action filed by the gambling operator that sought to protect customer data which the applicant threatened to release to the public. The case involves […]
Industry
June 7, 2024
SkyCity Adelaide to Pay $67 Million Money Laundering Fine
A landmark ruling by the Federal Court of Australia ordered SkyCity Adelaide to pay an AU$67 million ($44.1 million) fine for substantial breaches of anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) laws, which occurred at its North Terrace casino. The venue reportedly failed to comply with legislative requirements and lacked crucial customer due diligence safeguards. […]
Lottery
June 7, 2024
Australian Lottery Player’s Luck Strikes Twice in 25 Years
One particularly lucky Sydney, Australia lottery player has experienced a very satisfying feeling of déjà vu after scoring his second major win two and a half decades after winning a similarly generous cash prize. The fortunate Australian gambler scooped up over $200,000 in the Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot draw held on Thursday after guessing all […]
