Australia

ACMA Issues Formal Warning to Supplier Proxous

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  Proxous Advanced Solutions Limited (Proxous) has been issued with a formal warning after the ACMA found it provided gaming software used by 13 online casinos illegally offering services to Australians. An investigation found that by sub-licensing Realtime Gaming (RTG) branded software products used by these casinos, Proxous was knowingly involved in the provision of…

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Sydney’s Crown Casino to Reopen to VIPs in August

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  Sydney’s Crown Casino will open its doors in August to VIP visitors only, less than two years after being deemed unfit to hold a gaming licence. The NSW Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority (ILGA) gave Crown the green light to open the Sydney operation last month, saying it would closely monitor the casino’s initial…

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ACMA Blocks More Illegal Offshore Gambling Websites

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  The ACMA has requested that Australian internet service providers (ISPs) block more illegal offshore gambling websites. The illegal gambling sites blocked include: Pokie Island Rich Palms Lucky Tiger Casino Megaslot Bitkingz Parimatchwin Casino Rocket Montecryptos Cabarino Jackpot Jill VIP Robin Roo The ACMA undertook investigations that found these sites to be operating in breach…

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ACMA: National Gambling Self-exclusion Register One Step Closer

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  Australia’s national self-exclusion register for online and phone gambling has moved a step closer with the release of industry rules for the register and the announcement of its new name – BetStop. Under the rules, interactive wagering providers will be required to promote BetStop through their website, apps and marketing. The rules also detail…

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VGCCC Commences Further Disciplinary Proceedings Against Crown Melbourne

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  The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has commenced a second round of disciplinary proceedings against Crown Melbourne Limited, this time in relation to its responsible gambling failures. Less than two months after whacking Crown Melbourne with an AU$80 million fine for the illegal use of China UnionPay cards – a process uncovered…

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CROWN CASINO GIVEN CONDITIONAL APPROVAL TO OPERATE GAMING

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  The NSW Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority has given Crown Sydney casino conditional approval to open its gaming operations The Authority’s Chairperson, Philip Crawford, said Crown will be allowed to conditionally begin casino operations, giving the Authority the chance to monitor the final phase of its restricted gaming licence suitability assessment, after the 2021…

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