Australia

NSW Regulator Launches Legal Action Against Melco to Recoup Bergin Inquiry Costs

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  The New South Wales gaming regulator has reportedly launched legal action against Melco Resorts & Entertainment in a bid to recoup around AU$3.7 million (US$2.6 million) in legal costs. The action relates to the Bergin Inquiry into Crown Resorts, which ultimately found the Australian casino giant unsuitable to hold a gaming license for its…

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IAGR MELBOURNE 2022: CALL FOR SPEAKERS

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  A Kickstart for Collaboration conference, Call for Speakers now open: IAGR 2022 Call for Speakers: Registration and Call for Speakers: Pamphlet The International Association of Gaming Regulators are proud to announce that the Call for Speakers to their eagerly anticipated annual conference, Melbourne 2022: A Kickstart for Collaboration is now open. To be held…

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Australia Regulator Expands Money Laundering Probe at Casino Firm Star

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  Australia’s financial crime regulator said on Friday it had broadened its ongoing investigation of the country’s second-biggest casino operator Star Entertainment Group over possible breaches of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism laws at its casinos. The sector has been plagued by a slew of regulatory inquiries in Australia and the development highlights casino firms’ shortcomings…

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LAYING THE FOUNDATIONS FOR A NEW CASINO REGULATOR

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  The Bergin Inquiry’s key recommendation for a standalone casino regulator is well on its way to becoming a reality, with temporary arrangements put in place to support the new structure. The Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority (ILGA) has announced practical interim arrangements ahead of legislative changes to establish the independent casino regulator. In August…

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CASINO EMPLOYEE SACKED FOR BORROWING CASH FOR GAMBLING

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  A gaming manager at The Star was sacked and banned from the casino for borrowing cash from her employees to fund her gambling habit. The Casino Special Employee, Minh Nguyen, used her position as an assistant gaming manager to borrow thousands from her staff, some of which was not paid back. Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority Chairman Phillip Crawford said it was a matter of integrity when an employee abuses a position where…

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POKER MACHINE MONEY LAUNDERING INQUIRY

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  The Commissioner of the NSW Crime Commission, Michael Barnes, invited submissions to the Commission’s inquiry into money laundering in pubs and clubs. “Working with the NSW Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority and the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission, we’ve established that last year $85 billion was gambled in poker machines in pubs and clubs in…

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