Australasia

Australia: gambling industry criticised for giving free tickets to politicians

A report has revealed that federal politicians received free event tickets from the gaming industry, which could be perceived as a conflict of interest.

03/08/23

AUSTRAC launches second specialist unit to tackle money laundering in gambling

The move is a response to AUSTRAC’s identification of serious non-compliance at several gambling operators.

03/08/23

Victorian gambling harm service advocates for more online gambling protection

The Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation (VRGF) has issued a paper entitled “gambling harm and the online gambling environment”.

03/08/23

Tabcorp commits to ending primetime advertising

03/07/23

Australian MP calls for heavier fines against gambling companies that breach duties

Andrew Wilkie says the recent fine issued to Ladbrokes is unlikely to prevent future misconduct.

03/06/23

Ladbrokes fined for serious breaches of industry code in Australia

The NT Racing Commission has fined Ladbrokes $78,540 for three breaches.

03/06/23

Australian regulator failed to ban people who requested exclusion

The Northern Territory Racing Commission has admitted failing to send names to online betting companies.

03/03/23

TAB NZ posts turnover of US$143m for January

Turnover was up on budget, driven by strong returns from sports betting and domestic racing.

03/02/23

Easton Wood speaks in favour of AFL gambling ad opt-out clause

The former player says he’s in favour of the clause that allows players to avoid appearing in gambling advertising.

03/02/23

IPI owes over US$55.4m in fees to CCC

CCC chair Edward C. DeLeon Guerrero says IPI has failed to pay its licence fee regulatory fee since 2020.

03/01/23

SkyCity appoints Carolyn Kidd as chief risk officer

Carolyn Kidd will assume the newly-created position at SkyCity from April 1.

03/01/23

Donaco posts net revenue of US$6.66m for first half

03/01/23

LeoVegas considers bond issue to finance expansion

Aquis Entertainment revenue up 49.3% in 2022

02/28/23

Victorian PM won’t oppose sports betting ad reforms

Premier Daniel Andrews says he’s not against proposals to reform regulations.

02/28/23

Australia: Hume to divest pokies after surge in player losses

Player losses were up 45 per cent when compared to the previous year.

Check the latest Australasia news

Australia: gambling industry criticised for giving free tickets to politicians

AUSTRAC launches second specialist unit to tackle money laundering in gambling

Victorian gambling harm service advocates for more online gambling protection

Tabcorp commits to ending primetime advertising

Australian MP calls for heavier fines against gambling companies that breach duties

Ladbrokes fined for serious breaches of industry code in Australia

Australian regulator failed to ban people who requested exclusion

TAB NZ posts turnover of US$143m for January

Easton Wood speaks in favour of AFL gambling ad opt-out clause

IPI owes over US$55.4m in fees to CCC

SkyCity appoints Carolyn Kidd as chief risk officer

Donaco posts net revenue of US$6.66m for first half

Aquis Entertainment revenue up 49.3% in 2022

Victorian PM won’t oppose sports betting ad reforms

Australia: Hume to divest pokies after surge in player losses

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