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Australian Greyhound Trainer Charged in Cruelty Case Once ‘Sexually Stimulated’ Dog
The Australian greyhound trainer whose kennel is at the center of an animal cruelty investigation was once caught on camera allegedly “stimulating” a dog before a race. In 2016, Tony Rasmussen was...
Australian Bank ‘Criminalizing’ the Use of Cash: Poker Player Crispin Rovere
Crispin Rovere, an Australian poker player and author, paints a grim picture of the future of banking. A recent conflict with the country’s Westpac bank has led him to assert that financial...
Massive Gambling Reforms Come to Victoria, Australia, Except at Crown Resorts
Major changes are coming to gambling operations in Victoria, Australia. The state is introducing the “strongest gambling harm preventions and anti-money laundering measures in Australia,” except at Crown Resorts’ Crown Melbourne. Victoria...
Australia Launches Nationwide Self-Exclusion Register for Online Gamblers
Australia's looking to curtail what it believes is a major issue with online gambling in the country. In a step toward better responsible gaming, and perhaps nationwide regulations, a new self-exclusion register...
Australia Could Consider Full Gambling Ad Ban, National Gaming Regulator
A new report that resulted from a federal government commission in Australia could bring drastic changes to the country’s gambling landscape. Although the report was only just released, its suggested reforms, including...
Star Casino in Australia Sees Lack of COVID-19 Mask Lead to Lawsuit
What began as a simple reminder for a casino patron in Australia to use a face mask during the COVID-19 pandemic has turned into a much bigger issue. That request caused a...
Sports Betting Operator Stake.com to Back EPL’s Chelsea, Eyes Launch in Australia
Even as the English Premier League (EPL) prepares to introduce a front-of-shirt ban on gambling sponsorships, Chelsea FC is going in the opposite direction. The club has decided to team up with...
Australia Financial Adviser Allegedly Stole $1M for Gambling Habit
A financial adviser in Western Australia stole almost AU$1 million (US$675,800) from clients to feed his gambling habit, according to prosecutors. If you ask him, though, he’s not guilty, and a court...
Australian Sports Leagues in Trouble Over ‘Secret’ Betting Claims
As if Australia's gambling ecosystem didn't have enough headaches because of the money-laundering scandals on the casino side, the sports side is making things worse. An exposé by Australian media outlet ABC...
Crown Resorts Could Pay New $300M Fine Over AML Failures in Australia
The never-ending story of Crown Resorts and its inability to follow anti-money laundering (AML) laws in Australia continues. The casino operator is close to paying a new fine for its failures after...