Australia

ACMA blocks more illegal offshore gambling websites

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  The ACMA has requested that Australian internet service providers block more illegal offshore gambling websites, after investigations found 6 services to be operating in breach of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. The latest sites blocked include: Pokie Surf 24 Casino Stellar Spins Olympia Casino Rock n Reels Boomerang Casino. Website blocking is one of a…

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ACMA Blocks Two Illegal Offshore Gambling Websites

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  The ACMA has requested the Australian internet service providers (ISPs) to block two illegal offshore gambling websites, after investigations found that those two websites are operating in breach of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. The latest sites blocked include Pokizino and ABA Lucky 33. Website blocking is one of a range of enforcement options…

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ASIC Takes Legal Action Against 11 Current and Former Star Entertainment Directors and Officers

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  The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has commenced civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court against 11 current and former directors and officers of The Star Entertainment Group Limited (Star) for alleged breaches of their duties under section 180 of the Corporations Act. ASIC Deputy Chair Sarah Court said: “ASIC alleges that Star’s…

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Star Entertainment Fined AU$100M by Queensland Government

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  The Star Entertainment Group has been hit with AU$100m (US$67.6m) in fines by the Queensland Government following “major failings” at its casinos. The Government also deferred suspension of the group’s casino licences for a year to monitor operations in the state. The Star has been given 12 months to pay the fines, while its…

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AUSTRAC Launches SkyCity Adelaide Penalty Proceedings

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  The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre is launching civil penalty proceedings against SkyCity Adelaide for alleged serious and systemic anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing failures. AUSTRAC is looking into the operator after an enforcement investigation into SkyCity in June last year. The investigation was a result of an AUSTRAC industry-wide compliance campaign that…

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ACMA Blocks Another Nine Illegal Gambling Sites

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  The ACMA has requested that Australian internet service providers (ISPs) block more illegal offshore gambling websites, after investigations found 9 services to be operating in breach of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. The latest sites blocked include Winning Days, 21Bit Casino, Oshi Casino, Lucky Elf Casino, NeoSpin, Lets Lucky, Boho Casino, Ripper Casino and…

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