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AUSTRAC Takes Ladbrokes and Neds’ Operator – Entain – to Federal Court Over Serious Non-compliance with Australia’s Money Laundering Laws

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Reading Time: 3 minutes   AUSTRAC commenced civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court against Entain Group Pty Ltd (Entain), which operates online betting sites including Ladbrokes, Neds and other online betting brands. The proceedings allege serious and systemic non-compliance with Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) laws. AUSTRAC CEO Brendan Thomas said the…

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Christine Howlett Appointed as New Commissioner of NSW Independent Casino Commission

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Reading Time: 2 minutes   The NSW Government has appointed experienced public administrator Christine Howlett as a new Commissioner of the NSW Independent Casino Commission (NICC) for a four-year term following a competitive recruitment process. Ms Howlett fills the vacancy created by the departure of Craig Sahlin who served as a NICC Commissioner since 2022…

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Minors don’t stand a chance in NSW casinos this holiday season

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Reading Time: 2 minutes Minors caught in an adults-only gaming venue can face significant consequences, including fines and bans preventing them from re-entering for an entire year or more once they turn 18.    L&GNSW A/Executive Director of Regulatory Operations Dimitri Argeres said inspectors and casino security are working together to ensure venues remain off-limits to minors during…

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Regulating the Game 2025 adds masterclass on safer gambling training and customer care

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Reading Time: < 1 minute   Gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game announced the latest addition to its 2025 Masterclass Series in Sydney: “Beyond Compliance – Safer Gambling Training and Building a Culture of Customer Care,” presented by Jay Robinson, Chief Stakeholder Relations Officer at Focal Research Consultants. With over 20 years of global experience in…

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Regulating the Game Announces its Latest Addition to its 2025 Masterclass Series in Sydney

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Reading Time: 2 minutes   The organisers of the Regulating the Game conference have announced the latest addition to its 2025 Masterclass Series in Sydney: “Beyond Compliance – Safer Gambling Training and Building a Culture of Customer Care,” presented by the renowned Jay Robinson, chief stakeholder relations officer at Focal Research Consultants. With over 20…

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VGCCC: Shepparton Hotel Operator Fined $100,000

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Reading Time: < 1 minute   Goulburn Valley Hotel (GVH) Shepparton Pty Ltd has been issued a $100,000 fine for providing false information to the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC). In November 2022, GVH applied for a licence to operate 40 poker machines at the Shepparton hotel but did not disclose that the…

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