Australia

ACMA Moves to Block Major Illegal Gambling Website

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  The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has requested Australian internet service providers (ISPs) to block the illegal gambling website thepokies.net. This is one of the most significant websites to be blocked since the ACMA started using this regulatory tool in November 2019. Payments to the site are estimated to run into tens of…

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BLACKSTONE GETS GREEN LIGHT TO OPERATE CROWN SYDNEY

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  The NSW Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority has approved funds manager Blackstone’s suitability to hold a casino licence in NSW, paving the way for the company to become the operator of Crown Sydney casino. Authority Chairperson Philip Crawford said Blackstone had been subject to an extensive probity assessment that examined its capacity to address…

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REMAKE OF KEY NSW GAMBLING REGS

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  Time will soon be up on two key gambling regulations with new versions being put to industry and the community for comment. The Betting and Racing Regulation and Totalizator Regulation cover gambling harm minimisation measures such as counselling services, penalty notice prescriptions, allowable TAB shareholdings, and special exemptions. They are both due to expire…

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VGCCC Introduces New Rules for EGMs at Crown Melbourne

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  The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has changed the rules for electronic gaming machines (EGMs) at the Melbourne casino to help reduce harm. Key changes are: EGM players at the casino will no longer be able to play more than one machine at a time. EGM players at the casino cannot use…

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ACMA Blocks More Illegal Offshore Gambling and Affiliate Marketing Websites

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  The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has requested that internet service providers (ISPs) in the country block more illegal offshore gambling and affiliate marketing websites. The latest sites to join the growing list are Stay Casino, Bambet, Dazard Casino, Level Up Casino, Rocketplay Casino, Wild Tornado Casino, Cobra Casino, Cobra Bet, Casinority and…

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REGULATOR WARNS HIGHER FINES ON THE CARDS FOR ILLEGAL GAMBLING ADS

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  Online betting operators have been issued with more than $100,000 in fines over the past week as Liquor & Gaming NSW continues to take a zero-tolerance approach to the publication of illegal gambling inducements. Most recently, online betting provider BetDeluxe has been fined $70,000 for publishing illegal gambling inducements after being prosecuted by Liquor…

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