08/05/16 “AGE is easily the largest event of its type in the Southern Hemisphere” (Exclusive interview).- Focus Gaming News talked with Ross Ferrar, CEO of Gaming Technologies Association and he shared his expectations for AGE 2016.
08/04/16 Tatts Group in talks to acquire INTRALOT Australia The gambling operator confirmed its interest in the Australian arm of Greek gaming firm INTRALOT.
08/04/16 Senator Xenophon determined to stop underage gambling Nick Xenophon is calling for a government intervention to stop underage Australians from using gambling sites connected to online video games.
08/02/16 Bookmakers team up against gambling tax The Australian Wagering Council launched a campaign against South Australia’s proposed gambling tax, which is expected to be introduced from July 1 2017.
08/01/16 Tabcorp acquires Intecq to expand its gaming services The betting network is to acquire gaming technology group Intecq for €86 million to strengthen its gaming services division with the purpose to add €13 million to underlying earnings.
07/28/16 “Ainsworth is revolutionising the market with its range of technology” Andrew Hely, General Manager of Ainsworth Australia and New Zealand, talked about the Australasian Gaming Expo 2016, which will be held at the Sydney Exhibition Centre in Glebe Island from August 9 to August 11.
07/27/16 State clubs called on Football Federation Australia to ban gambling The National Premier League NSW clubs urged the Football Federation Australia to ban betting on state league games, as they fear match-fixing is taking place in the semi-professional competition.
07/26/16 Australian liberal candidate reverses position on poker machines Mark Parton has reversed his support of poker machines in the casino to join the Liberal election team.
07/25/16 Networks that reject betting ads may be given a license fee discount As per a new gambling reform, Australian TV networks that refuse to air gambling ads will be given a discount on their license fee.
07/19/16 Online betting companies join forces with retailers in Australia After retailers and ASX-listed card company Emerchants closed an agreement, punters will be able to redeem their online betting accounts at convenience stores and service stations around the country.
07/19/16 Australia, one of the world’s strictest regulatory environments A number of inaccurate claims have been recently made regarding the gaming industry in Australia.
07/18/16 Australians politicians want stricter gambling laws and regulations Senator Nick Xenophon and Tasmanian independent MP Andrew Wilkie demand tighter regulation on Australia’s gambling industry.
07/14/16 ACMA refers Sportsbet to the Australian Federal Police The Australian Communications and Media Authority received a complaint about a service offered by Sportsbet which allows punters to place bets online during a live sporting event.
07/14/16 BMM says yes to AGE 2016 The gaming laboratory has been participating in several international presentations.
07/14/16 AGE 2016 shares further information Organisers announced that the exhibition has 25 percent more exhibitors than last year.
