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Another Australian Casino Operator is in Trouble as Industry Scrutiny Intensifies
First it was Crown Resorts, then it was Star Entertainment. Now, another casino operator, albeit much smaller, is in trouble for violating gaming rules in Australia. ABC News reported that the Reef...
Betr Drops Western Australia Tab License Bid After Fight with Government
Tabcorp is now almost a shoo-in to take over a major gaming market in Western Australia (WA). Betr?was reportedly close to becoming the operator of the Australian state’s TAB company, but has...
‘You’re About to Lose!’ New Taglines Planned in Australia Online Gambling Ad Crackdown
Australia’s federal government is about to ramp up controls on gambling advertising, according to a “secret” report viewed by The Australian newspaper. The government will notify operators of its plans on Friday...
Australia’s Northern Territory Says No New Slots Until at Least 2023
The plan to allow new slot machines in Australia's Northern Territory (NT) is now off the table. The idea was to authorize up to 60 machines in bars and restaurants. But public...
Gambling Spending Limits and Live Sports Bets on the Front Line in Australia
The Australian gaming industry is continuing to change. The latest moves include new spending limits for Tasmania, but loot boxes and live sports betting are also potential targets across the country. Issues...
Australia’s Gambling Industry Faces Turning Point as Star Sydney Faces Closure
New South Wales (NSW) has wrapped up its inquiry into Star Entertainment, reaching an initial assessment that the casino operator doesn't deserve to run The Star in Sydney. The fallout from that...
Australia Investigating Entain Over Possible Anti-Money Laundering Failures
Global gaming giant Entain recently found itself facing a record £17 million (US$21 million) fine in the UK for anti-money laundering (AML) failures. It’s now looking at the possibility of a similar...
Money Laundering Gang Operating in Australian Casino Busted
Australian casino operators, including Crown Resorts and Star Entertainment, have faced accusations that they eagerly facilitated money laundering for years. Now, a new casino money-laundering case has appeared, and a venue may...
Australian Gambling Researcher Lobbies for Mandatory Preset Loss Limits
Long-time Australian gambling researcher Charles Livingstone suggests all slot machines come with mandatory loss limits. Slot machines are common in Australia. They can be found in casinos, bars, restaurants, and other gathering...
Gambling Losses in Australia Lead To Push for Gambling Harm Regulator
Slot machines in Australia have always been a popular topic of debate. New research that shows Australians lost AU$11.4 billion (US$7.73 billion) in a single year playing them will only intensify that...