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Industry
October 16, 2023
Australia: Police Busts Group Involved in Scamming Elderly People
A couple, allegedly involved in scamming elderly people was arrested and is expecting trial in New South Wales, Australia. While police authorities initially thought that the mastermind behind the criminal activities was a 36-year-old woman, they later found that she was a victim of domestic violence, while her husband allegedly spent ill-gained money on gambling. […]
Legal
October 10, 2023
Majority of Pubs and Clubs in NSW Comply with Gambling Ad Ban
Amid the growing concerns about problem gambling and gambling harm, the local government in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, pushed changes related to the gambling sector. Back in May, lawmakers announced their plans to ban external gambling signs. Licensed gambling operators were given a few months to comply, confirming that measures come into effect on […]
Business
October 6, 2023
News Corp Divests Stake in Betr, Says Report
The up-and-coming betting start-up, Betr, launched its services last October with a groundbreaking promotional campaign. At the time, the company sought to establish a strong presence in the regulated gambling sector in Australia, while at the same time engaging and retaining a large customer base rapidly. Several months after its launch, Betr was hit with […]
Business
October 5, 2023
White Hat Agrees to Power Christchurch Casino’s Online Offering
White Hat Gaming, the leading iGaming platform and technology provider, powering the global betting and gaming sector, announced a new partnership, allowing it to significantly expand the reach of its technology. On Thursday, the company revealed it joined forces with the leading casino operator in New Zealand, Christchurch Casino. Under the terms of the new […]
Legal
October 5, 2023
VGCCC Issues Charges to Tower Hotel for Alleged RG Violations
In September, the gambling regulator in Victoria, Australia, the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC), issued 35 charges against the operator of the Tower Hotel in Hawthorn East, Rumotel Pty Ltd, over alleged failures to implement YourPlay, a mandatory pre-commitment technology, on their electronic gaming machines and kiosks. At the time, the regulator alleged […]
Industry
October 3, 2023
Concerns Rise over Gambling Exposure of Children in Australia
Gambling is identified as a serious public health problem in Australia. Known as the world’s biggest losers, Australians lose hundreds of millions of dollars every month, making the annual losses upwards of billions. While a major part of the population of the country spends hundreds, if not thousands of dollars on gambling each month, a […]
Legal
September 26, 2023
Australia Pushes Age Classification for Gambling Games and Loot Boxes
Loot boxes are a part of many popular modern video games. The feature offers an activity that is similar to a game of chance where players can open, unlock or break a loot box and receive a random prize. Australia is the latest country to implement changes related to loot boxes as a part of […]
Industry
September 22, 2023
Ex-financial Advisor Goes to Prison over Stealing Money to Gamble
A 42-year-old former financial advisor from Perth, Australia, was sentenced Friday over stealing money from his clients to fund a gambling addiction. Mark Raymond Sebo was arrested back in November 2022 and pleaded not guilty to 36 charges of stealing money from at least eight individuals or couples. Sebo was sentenced to five years in […]
Sports
September 22, 2023
TikTok Faces Backlash as It Bans and Reinstates Video Criticizing Gambling Ads
Social media giant TikTok recently came under fire for removing a video that criticized the proliferation of gambling advertisements on broadcast television. The video, uploaded by Kate Susabu, highlighted the struggles of her grandfather with gambling addiction and called for a halt to advertising money from gambling companies flowing into the broadcasting industry. Kate Susabu’s […]
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 […]
