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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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ACMA Blocks More Illegal Gambling and Affiliate Marketing Websites

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  The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has requested the Australian internet service providers (ISPs) to block more illegal offshore gambling and affiliate marketing websites. The sites include: Golden Lady Casino Casino4u Spin Samurai Axe Casino Lucky Dreams Comet Room Paradiso Room No Deposit Friend No Deposit Bonus Blog Casino-On-Line Online Casino Australian Casino…

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WATERHOUSE LOSES PUNT WITH GAMBLING LAWS

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  Prominent bookmaker Rob Waterhouse has been convicted of illegal gambling advertising and fined $4,500 in Downing Centre Local Court today. In 2020 Liquor & Gaming NSW responded to reports Rob Waterhouse was offering a ‘five daily boosts promotion’ advertised on his website and Twitter. Mr Waterhouse, an established on-course bookmaker and new addition to…

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