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New Harm Minimisation Measures for Pubs and Clubs with Gaming Machines Come into Effect in New South Wales

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Reading Time: 2 minutes   Pubs and clubs in New South Wales with gaming machines are now required to comply with important new measures intended to embed a culture of harm minimisation in venues to support people at risk of gambling harm. Venues with more than 20 gaming machines now need to have a dedicated…

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Parents first line of defence in teenage gambling prevention

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Reading Time: 2 minutes The NSW Government is enlisting parents in its efforts to protect children from gambling harm in light of statistics showing parental behaviour strongly influences teenage gambling attitudes. The Office of Responsible Gambling has launched a public awareness campaign in response to research that highlighted risks of adolescent gambling harm, from parental…

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Kayo in Breach of Gambling Advertising Laws

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Reading Time: < 1 minute   The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has found that sports streaming service Kayo, provided by Hubbl Pty Limited (Hubbl), breached gambling advertising rules by presenting gambling advertisements during live sports events outside allowed times. The ACMA investigated Hubbl following complaints from viewers relating to live streams of a…

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Australia Enforces Credit Card Ban for Online Gambling

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Reading Time: < 1 minute   Australia has enforced an online gambling credit card ban, meaning that players can no longer use them as a payment method. Responsible Wagering Australia (RWA) and its members have been strong supporters of this measure and have worked with the Commonwealth Government and the financial services industry since 2021…

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AUSTRAC and SkyCity agree to proposed $67 million penalty

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Reading Time: < 1 minute   SkyCity Adelaide Pty Ltd (SkyCity) and AUSTRAC have filed joint submissions with the Federal Court of Australia, proposing a $67 million penalty over the casino’s contravention of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (AML/CTF Act). A court hearing has been set down for 7 June 2024, at which Justice Lee…

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Crown Reinstated at Sydney Casino

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Reading Time: 2 minutes   The NSW Independent Casino Commission has found Crown Sydney suitable to retain its casino licence after nearly three years of intensive remediation. Chief Commissioner, Philip Crawford, said Crown has come a long way and must now demonstrate its long-term commitment to maintaining suitability. “The NICC is confident the Crown we…

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