Australia

NSW Regulator: Crown Likely to Regain Sydney Licence This Year

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  New South Wales chief gaming regulator Philip Crawford has said that the reinstatement of Crown Resorts’ license in New South Wales is a “realistic prospect.” Since the ILGA officially declared Crown Resorts unsuitable to hold a state licence for its Crown Sydney casino, the casino operator has begun an attempt to put its ship…

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ACMA to Block 10 More Illegal Gambling Websites

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  The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is set to request Australian internet service providers (ISPs) to block ten more illegal offshore gambling websites. The sites that will be blocked are Play Croco, Aussie Play, Golden Reels, All Spins Win, Bonza Spins, Pokie Spins, Golden Pokies, House of Pokies, Pokie Mate and PokieZ. Following…

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Victorian Government Announces Royal Commission into Crown Casino

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  The Victorian Government has announced the establishment of a royal commission into Crown Resorts, to test the operator’s suitability to hold its Melbourne casino licence. Former Federal Court judge Raymond Finkelstein, QC, will lead the inquiry. The Government had previously established a review into Crown’s suitability, which will occur in parallel with the royal…

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World-first: Australian experts set global benchmark guarding against gambling harm and financial crime

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  A team of Australian experts has set a new global standard to protect gaming organisations and venues, their customers, and their communities against gambling-related harm and money laundering. Known as Senet Assure and Senet Assure Premium, the compliance accreditation launched today has been developed by Australia’s leading specialist gambling law, regulatory, and compliance advisory,…

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AUSTRAC CEO Says Casinos Must Oversee Junket Compliance

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  Nicole Rose, CEO of Australia’s financial crimes watchdog AUSTRAC, has stated that it is the responsibility of casino operators rather than regulators to oversee the operations of junket operators operating within their gaming facilities. According to a report by News Corp, Nicole Rose made the claim during a Senate estimates hearing at which she…

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ACMA Moves to Block Four More Illegal Gambling Websites

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  The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is set to request Australian internet service providers (ISPs) to block four more illegal offshore gambling websites. The sites that will be blocked are Gibson Casino, Always Vegas, Viggoslots and Malibu Club Casino. Following numerous complaints about these services, the ACMA undertook investigations which found them to…

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