Australia

Reading Time: 2 minutes   Gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game announced an insightful session titled “Industry Collaborations in Research,” presented by Tracy Schrans, President of Focal Research Consultants. This session will delve into findings from Focal Research’s groundbreaking collaboration with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas International Gaming Institute, addressing the critical…

Reading Time: 3 minutes   The Minns Government has moved to ban gambling advertising on public transport in NSW. The prohibition applies to Transport owned and controlled assets, including internal and external advertising on trains, metro, buses, light rail, train stations and ferry terminals. Transport operates one of the largest portfolios of advertising assets across…

Reading Time: 2 minutes   Registered online bookmaker VicBet has been fined $130,000 for 2 breaches of its customer care obligations. Announcing the fine, Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) CEO Annette Kimmitt AM reminded the gambling industry of the potential for people to experience severe harm when rules are not followed. “Breaches can…

Reading Time: 3 minutes   AUSTRAC commenced civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court against Entain Group Pty Ltd (Entain), which operates online betting sites including Ladbrokes, Neds and other online betting brands. The proceedings allege serious and systemic non-compliance with Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) laws. AUSTRAC CEO Brendan Thomas said the…

Reading Time: 2 minutes   The NSW Government has appointed experienced public administrator Christine Howlett as a new Commissioner of the NSW Independent Casino Commission (NICC) for a four-year term following a competitive recruitment process. Ms Howlett fills the vacancy created by the departure of Craig Sahlin who served as a NICC Commissioner since 2022…