Australia

Senet Provides Programme on Gambling Regulation in Sydney

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  A five-day gambling regulation education programme titled “Regulating The Game” is set to debut in Sydney in just two weeks’ time. The education programme is organised through a partnership between Australia’s leading specialist gambling law, regulatory and compliance advisory, Senet, and the International Centre for Gaming Regulation (ICGR) at the University of Nevada, Las…

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LOTTOLAND AWARDED A 20 YEAR KENO LICENSE BY THE VICTORIA STATE GOVERNMENT

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  Lottoland Australia welcomes the decision by the Victoria State Government to award it a 20-year license to provide Keno games services online and in retail settings in Victoria. The license is effective from 15 April 2022 and is the first dual license to be awarded by any Australian state. Lottoland is a world leader in the…

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ACMA: Unlawful Spam Costs Sportsbet $3.7 Million in Penalties and Refunds

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  Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has fined Sportsbet a record infringement notice of $2.5 million and ordered the betting agency to refund $1.2 million for breaching Australia’s spam laws. An ACMA investigation found Sportsbet sent more than 150,000 marketing text messages and emails to over 37,000 consumers who had tried to unsubscribe. Sportsbet…

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Rivalry Officially Awarded Sports Bookmaker License for Australia

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  Rivalry Corp., an internationally regulated sports betting and media company, today announced the approval of its sports bookmaker license by the Northern Territory Racing Commission (Australia) (the “NTRC“) pursuant to the Racing and Betting Act 1983 (NT), which allows the Company to legally operate throughout the whole of the country. Australia is Rivalry’s first fully regulated…

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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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