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Industry
May 13, 2024
Victoria Considers Limits on Working Hours for Pokies
Currently, gambling is identified as a serious public health issue in Australia. Regretfully, Australians have the highest losses per capita out of any other country across the globe and the billions lost to gambling annually are a stark reminder. Amid concerns about excessive gambling and millions lost every month, Australia anticipates changes to its gambling […]
Industry
May 7, 2024
Gambling Addiction Drives Brisbane Court Worker to Commit Fraud, Theft
It is not uncommon for people affected by at-risk or problem gambling to engage in unlawful activities. While some may resort to violent crimes, others may consider embezzlement, fraud or theft. This is precisely the case of a former public servant with the Department of Justice in Brisbane, Australia, who was recently sentenced. The case […]
Industry
May 7, 2024
Australians Favor Age Verification for Pornography, Gambling, Says Poll
Gambling is identified as a serious public health issue in Australia. Known as the world’s biggest losers, Aussies lose hundreds of thousands of dollars daily, making the losses hundreds of millions on a monthly basis and billions annually. Understanding the significant impact gambling has on society, the country’s government is considering changes to the gambling […]
Casino
April 29, 2024
Disarray in Star Entertainment Ranks Continues with Chairman’s Departure
Facing regulatory action in the Down Under, Star Entertainment has confirmed that another high-ranking executive in the face of chairman David Foster has stepped down after less than a year on the job. Another One Bids Adieu to Star Entertainment in Time of Need He adds to the droves of executives who have exited Star […]
Industry
April 29, 2024
Australia: 68-Year-Old Sentenced to Prison after $2.6M Fraud
It is not uncommon for people suffering from gambling addiction to be pushed into different crimes. Addiction can have dire consequences for the people experiencing it and their family members, which is why cases of problem gamblers who engage in fraud or even violent crimes are not uncommon. Now, a recent fraud case resulted in […]
Industry
April 24, 2024
Former Star CEO Cooke Addresses Sydney Casino License Inquiry
The second inquiry into license suitability for The Star Sydney, one of the properties of the leading Australian casino entertainment company, Star Entertainment Group, is currently ongoing. The inquiry into The Star Sydney followed a massive probe into the company’s operations that uncovered a range of deficiencies. As the discussions about The Star Sydney’s license […]
Industry
April 15, 2024
Star Sydney’s Gaming Team Accused of Alleged Records Falsification
Regulatory breaches by one of the largest gaming and entertainment operators in Australia, Star Entertainment Group, tangled the group into prolonged scrutiny. In New South Wales and Queensland, the company was found unsuitable to hold a license, requiring it to make robust changes to its operations. On the path to regulatory compliance, Nicholas Weeks was […]
Industry
April 9, 2024
Christchurch Venue Manager Admits Stealing $110K in Fake Grant Funds
A former sports director and gambling venue manager in Christchurch, New Zealand, is facing nearly 40 charges for allegedly stealing more than NZ$180,000 ($109,300) in gambling grants. The case involves a person with the initials M.C., who reportedly stole $182,761 ($111,000) in class 4 grants. The fraudulent activity, the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) says, […]
Legal
April 2, 2024
Victoria Court Convicts Manager with Gambling Addiction in Fraud Scheme
In a recent ruling by Australia’s County Court of Victoria, a manager has been sentenced for a series of fraudulent activities spanning over a decade. The individual, whose identity has not been disclosed, was employed at a company providing business management, tax services, and royalty accounting to clients in the music, hospitality, and entertainment sectors. […]
Industry
March 27, 2024
Melbourne Accountant Jailed Over Fraudulent Transactions
A 38-year-old accountant from Melbourne has been sentenced to six years in prison over a total of 239 fraudulent transactions that involved several popular musicians and restaurateurs in Australia. Over $2 Million Transferred From Clients’ Accounts The accountant was a partner and business manager at White Sky when he started transferring money that should have […]
