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Regulating the Game Names “Prevent” Risk Identification System by Focal as Latest Innovation Selected for 2026 Pitch! Event

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Reading Time: 2 minutes   Leading gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game (RTG) has announced “Prevent” – a real-time gambling risk identification and safer gambling messaging system developed by Focal – as the latest innovation selected to feature at next year’s Pitch! event. Part of RTG’s networking schedule taking place alongside the summit…

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Crown Melbourne Fined for Exclusion Breach

The HALLO ECHO

Reading Time: < 1 minute Crown Melbourne has been fined $100,000 by the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) for allowing an excluded individual to gamble for nearly 15 hours. VGCCC CEO Suzy Neilan said the incident underscores the need for safeguards to protect vulnerable individuals. “Exclusion is a critical harm minimisation tool. It…

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VGCCC: EGM Application Improvements Consultation

The HALLO ECHO

Reading Time: < 1 minute VGCCC has launched consultation on proposed reforms to the application process for Electronic Gaming Machine approvals in Victoria. “Our Electronic Gaming Machine (EGM) application process for new premises approvals under section 3.3.6 and EGM increase applications under section 3.4.17 of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 is undergoing a significant uplift…

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SkyCity Announces Renewal of Queenstown Casino Licence

The HALLO ECHO

Reading Time: < 1 minute   SkyCity Entertainment Group Limited confirmed that the New Zealand Gambling Commission has granted SkyCity Queenstown Limited with a renewal of its casino venue licence for a further 15 years from 7 December 2025, pursuant to section 134 of the Gambling Act 2003. SkyCity Chief Executive Officer, Jason Walbridge, said:…

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AUSTRAC Cracks Down on Cryptolink for Late Reporting

The HALLO ECHO

Reading Time: 2 minutes AUSTRAC has issued Cryptolink an infringement notice of $56,340 and accepted a court-enforceable undertaking that addresses the company’s AML/CTF deficiencies. The action follows AUSTRAC’s Crypto Taskforce identifying late reporting of large cash transactions and weaknesses in the company’s money laundering and terrorism financing risk assessments. AUSTRAC CEO Brendan Thomas said the…

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RTG Global Awards to be Presented During Regulating the Game 2026 Gala Dinner on 10 March 2026

The HALLO ECHO

Reading Time: 2 minutes Momentum is building for the inaugural RTG Global Awards – a new global platform celebrating excellence in leadership, innovation and impact across the gambling industry. Designed to spotlight those advancing integrity, safer gambling and sector resilience, the awards have attracted international attention from organisations driving meaningful reform and raising industry standards.…

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