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The Star Sydney Faces Charges Over Alleged Forgery of Welfare Checks Amid Second Investigation Into License Suitability

Marija Malenovic
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According to The Sydney Morning Herald, a special manager of The Star Sydney has reportedly claimed the casino forged welfare checks on pokie gamblers and inadvertently permitted clients to obtain $3.2m they di...

Victorian Gambling Authority Fines BlueBet AU$50,000 for Advertising Compliance Failures

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The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commissions (VGCCC) has imposed an AU$50,000 fine on Australian wagering operator BlueBet Pty Ltd for alleged non-compliance with gambling regulations of the ...

Star Entertainment Sees a Net Loss of US$4.4m in March Quarter Due to Continuing Vacancy of Top Players

Marija Malenovic
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Star Entertainment Group has officially revealed its trading update report for the March quarter of the current year, which showed that it recorded a net loss of AU$ 6.8, approximately US$4.4m. The primary reas...

VGCCC Issues AU$100,000 Fine to MintBet for Facilitating 35-hour Gambling Period for Client

Marija Malenovic
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MintBet, a registered sportsbook in Victoria, must pay a fine of $100,000 to the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) for recurring violations of regulator's Responsible Gambling Code of Con...

Yggdrasil and ReelPlay Take Players Back to Prehistoric Times in Primal Hunter Gigablox Slot

Marija Malenovic
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Yggdrasil, a globally recognized iGaming provider based in Malta, together with YG Masters’ program partner ReelPlay, has launched the newest exceptional title, Primal Hunter Gigablox, where players are taken o...

XSGames Looking to Expand in Europe through Acquisition of Palasino Holdings’ Shares

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Following the 2022 US market entry, the Taiwanese gaming and investment company XSGames is working to expand its slot machine developments to European market. As reported, the online gaming content and slot mac...

VGCCC Deems Crown Resorts Suitable to Continue to Hold its Melbourne Casino License

Marija Malenovic
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The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC), Victoria's gambling regulatory body, has regarded Crown Resort Ltd., Australia’s largest gaming and entertainment group, eligible to maintain its ga...

NRL Teams South Sydney Rabbitohs and Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Expand Partnership with NSW Government to Stop Sports Betting Ads

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Two National Rugby League (NRL) teams, South Sydney Rabbitohs and Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs enhanced the partnership with the New South Wales Government and joined its Reclaim the Game initiative, which wil...

TABCORP CEO Steps Down After Alleged Use Of “Offensive And Inappropriate Language” In The Workplace

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Adam Rytenskild, chief executive of TABCORP, has resigned from the firm, following the initiation of an inquiry by the board into whether he utilized offensive and inappropriate language in the workplace, accor...

Aristocrat Leisure Takes Legal Action Against Light & Wonder Over Dragon-Themed Poker Games

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Aristocrat Leisure, the largest manufacturer of poker machines in Australia, is currently in the midst of a legal battle with its primary rival, Light & Wonder (L&W), because of allegations that L&W...

AUSTRAC Opens Investigation Into Bet365 For Potential Breaches of AML/CTF Laws

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The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (AUSTRAC), Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulator, has started an inquiry into Bet365, an online gambling firm based i...

Sydney’s Star Casino To Undergo Second Investigation Into Its Suitability To Hold a Casino License

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Star Sydney's appropriateness to own a casino license will return into focus following the announcement of the New South Wales Independent Commission (NICC) on February 19 that it'd launch a 2nd investigation f...

WA Authorities Busted Underground Gaming Houses in Perth to Seize Almost $190,000 in Cash

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In 2023, Perth authorities carried out two major raids on underground gambling operations in suburban areas to seize almost $190,000 in cash, casino-style gaming chips, and playing cards. The organi...