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Australia’s Online Gambling Credit Card, Digital Currency Ban Approved
In a move the Australian gaming industry has been anticipating for the better part of the year, online operators will soon have to stop accepting credit cards and digital currencies. The country's...
Australia Advances Ban on Use of Credit Cards, Crypto in Online Gambling
Australia's House of Representatives has approved legislation that would prohibit the use of credit cards and cryptocurrency for online betting and gambling. This follows a previous ban placed on their use for...
Crown Casino Murder Sees Australian Police Identify Suspect, Victim
Australian police have identified the suspect and victim in a harrowing murder case at Crown Casino in Perth Australia. What they still don't know, however, is the motive behind the murder and...
Money Laundering Raids Linked in Australia, Italy, India Linked to Chinese Gangs
International money laundering raids over the last two months show an increased connection to Chinese gangs. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime believes the illegal money laundering market is worth...
Australia’s National Self-Exclusion Register a Hit With Gamblers
BetStop, Australia's new national self-exclusion register, has emerged as a transformative force in mitigating the risks of online gambling harm for Australians in a very short time. Since its inception in August,...
Australia’s Gambling Operators Prefer to Advertise on Free TV and Radio
Gambling operators targeting the Australian market have a strong affinity for free-to-air (FTA) TV and radio. In a comprehensive study commissioned by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), Nielsen reveals that...
Australia’s Betr Loses Major Backer as News Corp. Dumps Shares
In recent months, News Corp. has been distancing itself from Australia's Betr, including the departure of two executives from Betr's board. This week, Australian Financial Review disclosed that News Corp. has divested...
Company Run by Australia’s ‘Lambo Guy’ Accused of Running an Illegal Lottery
Regulatory authorities in the Australian states of Victoria and South Australia have launched investigations into Adrian Portelli and his company, LMCT+, over concerns it might be operating an illegal lottery. Portelli, a...
Australia’s Casinos Shouldn’t Expect Influx of Asian Gamblers to Boost Revenue
There's a chance that Australia's casinos may eventually be able to count on Chinese gamblers, who were once heavily involved in supporing the country's gaming economy. However, if analysts with S&P Global...
Australia to Turn Off Online Sports Betting for Unverified Users
In a significant move to enhance anti-money laundering (AML) measures in the online gambling sector, the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) is set to implement new demands. It is going...