03/29/23 Australia proposes 18+ age rating for video games with loot boxes A new bill seeks to impose an R18+ rating on all video games that include the mechanism.
03/27/23 Clear Management seeks release of US$43K in expenses for IPI auctions Clear Management has yet to receive an order for its earlier request to receive its commission for IPI’s second and third auctions.
03/27/23 Australian banks call for ban on credit card use for online sports gambling The Australian Banking Association’s CEO says the industry lacks basic regulation.
03/27/23 Australian report finds link between betting ads and riskier behaviour Respondents also supported greater restrictions on gambling advertising.
03/27/23 Entain to take over TAB NZ operations The UK-listed gambling operator has secured a deal to run TAB NZ operations for 25 years.
03/24/23 Labor candidate proposes cashless gambling trial in Sydney The Australian Labor party has suggested that cashless gambling should be trialled in Sydney’s western suburbs.
03/24/23 Australian MPs introduce new bills proposing new online gambling restrictions Two Australian MPs have proposed legislation that would require online gambling companies to check for criminal proceeds and warn customers of their losses.
03/23/23 Responsible Wagering Australia appoints Kai Cantwell as CEO Cantwell will lead the group as it prepares for a federal inquiry into gambling harm.
03/22/23 Online casino accused of targeting Australians with Facebook ads Ads for an online casino based in Curaçao were displayed to Australian residents, even after the casino operator received a warning to stop operating in the country.
03/22/23 IPI ordered to pay US$500K in damages for defaming USA Fanter The District Court for the NMI has ordered IPI to pay USA Fanter US$250,000 in general damages and US$250,000 in punitive damages.
03/22/23 The Star names David Foster as new chairman The Star Entertainment Group has announced the retirement of its current chairman and non-executive director, Ben Heap.
03/21/23 Australian Capital Territory may ban sports gambling ads Attorney general Shane Rattenbury has confirmed he is exploring options to restrict gambling advertising.
03/21/23 IPI still seeking investors to fund Garapan casino reopening The majority owner of Imperial Pacific International has said the company hopes to find a new investor who can help it reopen its Garapan casino resort.
