Australia’s BetStop Initiative Sees Nearly 10,000 Registrations in Months
Australia’s BetStop, the National Self-Exclusion Register, sees nearly 10,000 registrations, emphasizing the country’s proactive stand against gambling harm.
VGCCC Urges Gambling Operators to Address Gambling Harm Concerns
VGCCC serves as a reminder to operators about their responsibility to exercise duty of care towards their customers.
Australian government is under mounting pressure to prohibit gambling advertisements
Australian government is facing mounting pressure to either ban or impose stricter regulations on gambling advertisements
A player has filed a lawsuit against Sportsbet and Beteasy seeking compensation for losses amounting to AU$600,000
A man has initiated legal proceedings against Sportsbet and Beteasy, accusing the betting companies of encouraging his gambling habit.
Entain faces scrutiny due to illegal advertisements in New Zealand
Entain, in partnership with TAB New Zealand, has violated the New Zealand Gambling Act by unlawfully promoting its products.
Sydney Court Imposes Fine on Unibet Operator for Unlawful Advertising
Unibet was fined AU$60,000 (€36,462) by Sydney's Downing Centre Local Court for engaging in illegal gambling advertising in New South Wales
Australia Faces Potential $3 Billion Loss Due to Offshore Gambling
According to a recent Australians could suffer a staggering loss of nearly $3 billion in taxes due to illegal offshore gambling
The GLI Group has completed the acquisition of the remaining shares in iTech Labs
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI Group) has successfully acquired full ownership of iTech Labs by obtaining all the remaining shares.
Australia's aim to decrease gambling ads while TikTok expand its pilot program
As efforts to tighten control on gambling advertisements persist in the country, TikTok continues to enjoy an exemption from regulations.
Australian Liberal Party is pushing for a ban on advertisements during sports broadcasts
According to Dutton, abundance of betting advertisements during televised sports takes away from the family-oriented atmosphere.
POGO licenses will be reviewed by DOJ and PAGCOR
Philippine Amusement & Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) & Department of Justice (DOJ) review licenses granted Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs)
Crown Casino has been instructed by VGCCC to implement spending limits and identity verification measure
VGCCC directed Crown Casino in Melbourne ensure that all electronic gaming machines in Victoria have visible play and expenditure limits.
A proposal has been made in Victoria to raise the tax on sports betting
The proposal to raise the point of consumption tax is anticipated to enhance Victoria's racing sector.
Australia is set to prohibit the use of credit cards for gambling purposes
The Australian government is planning to implement a comprehensive prohibition on the use of credit cards for gambling.
Entain penalized by ACMA for engaging in in-play betting
Entain has been directed by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) to pay a penalty of AU$13,320 (£7,060/€8,000/US$8,808)
ACMA issues a warning to a local sports streaming service for displaying gambling advertisements
ACMA has issued a warning to the Kayo sports streaming service for broadcasting gambling promotions within 5 minutes of the start of a match.
New South Wales is reportedly considering the possibility of amending its proposed gambling tax increase
New South Wales government is reportedly mulling over the option of renegotiating the planned gambling tax hike, which would impose a tax rate of 60.67% on casino gaming profits
ACMA imposes bans on access to 4 illicit offshore gambling websites
The ACMA has identified 723 websites that are in violation of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 and operating illegally.
Issues in Gambling Paradise
As the international operators have concentrated their presence in a handful of territories with industry-friendly regulatory regimes, life in these point-of-supply jurisdictions has undergone significant changes.
PAGCOR has successfully achieved recertification to ISO 9001:2015 standards for the third consecutive time
PAGCOR has successfully achieved recertification to ISO 9001:2015 standards for the third consecutive time.
Australian gambling companies questioned about blocking winning players
Australia's parliamentary inquiry into online gambling companies about blocking winning players, has now commenced public hearings.
Philippines senator is urging for charges against the auditor of Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs)
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is advocating for charges against the officials who hired Global ComRCI as a third-party auditor for POGOs
New measures to prevent gambling harm have been introduced by Victoria for Crown Melbourne
Implementation of changes aims to tackle problem gambling at venue, with one such measure being mandatory breaks after 3 hours of gambling.
46% of gamblers in Australia are "at risk" of gambling negative consequences
A recent study by the Australian Gambling Research Centre (AGRC) revealed that 46% of Australian gamblers are at risk of experiencing negative effects…