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.
03/20/23 The Star admits allowing credit card chip purchases The Star Entertainment Group failed to comply with Section 66 of the Casino Control Act 1982, which prohibits the use of credit cards to buy chips.
03/20/23 Australian Federal Police launches new AML taskforce The AFP has launched Taskforce Avarus to target large-scale money laundering through the financial system and property market.
03/17/23 AFL to review restrictions on gambling ads following criticism AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan says there are too many gambling ads and that restrictions will be reviewed.
03/16/23 Gambling ads to continue during AFL season despite growing backlash The industry predicts that the volume of ads will remain steady.
03/16/23 Western Australian government to maintain control over GWC appointments Western Australia’s gaming minister has defended not setting up a group to advise on who oversees Crown Perth.
03/16/23 The Star raises AU$800m in equity for Queen’s Wharf Brisbane The Star’s partners in the casino project contributed to the equity raise.