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Casino

Victoria Royal Commission Inquiry Reveals New Crown Failings

Troubles do not seem to end for Australian casino operator Crown Resorts as Victoria royal commission’s inquiry into its sole license was presented with disturbing facts about the casino’s practices related to its responsible gambling obligations. Long Hours Play Practice The Wednesday hearing at the commission led by former Federal Court judge Ray Finkelstein, QC […]
Victoria Royal Commission Inquiry Reveals New Crown Failings
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Business

Australia: Slot Gambling Losses in Victoria Skyrocket

After the COVID-19-related lockdown in Victoria, Australia ended, the slot machine gambling losses have kept increasing. Since October, when the venues were allowed to resume operation, millions were lost to gambling. Furthermore, Melbourne’s western suburb, Brimbank, recorded the highest daily losses from slot machines in February – $482,168. Gambling Losses in Victoria Go Through the […]
Australia: Slot Gambling Losses in Victoria Skyrocket
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Industry

Victoria Drives $239m in Pokie Losses Driven by Money-Laundering

An increase in pokie losses generated in January suggests not just a pent-up demand for gambling but rather organized crime groups laundering tainted money, experts warn. Pokie Losses in Victoria Surge by $15m in January  Pokies took a hit for a while in 2020, but as of January, they are back at pre-pandemic levels, with Victoria’s […]
Victoria Drives $239m in Pokie Losses Driven by Money-Laundering
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Legal

VCGLR Will Not Discipline Crown before NSW Final Report

The Victoria Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) will do what is necessary to enforce Crown Resorts to comply with regulations, but only after the final report from the New South Wales (NSW) regulator, the Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority (ILGA), Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews stated. VCGLR Will Not Act Solely on Recommendations The […]
VCGLR Will Not Discipline Crown before NSW Final Report
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Legal

VCGLR Annual Report: Crown Staff Arrest Investigation Continues

This week, the Victoria Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) tabled its annual report in the state parliament, showing it did not attempt to contact employees of Crown Resorts who were arrested in China, until after one of them appeared on TV two years into the regulator’s investigation. More Criticism for the Watchdog Likely […]
VCGLR Annual Report: Crown Staff Arrest Investigation Continues
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Business

Responsible Gambling May Be Harder to Sustain While in Lockdown

People may turn to online gambling as an escape route from boredom while being in lockdown more easily than otherwise, the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation argues in a recent news release on its website. Online Gambling As a Way of Escapism The statutory authority created by the Victorian Government and enforced by the Victorian Responsible […]