Crown Melbourne Issued Record Fines From Victorian Regulators

Victorian regulators have once again hit Crown Melbourne (l.) with massive fines, this time over failures related to responsible gaming initiatives. In total, the penalties add up to UA$77.7...

Published November 14, 2022

Retail Wagering Launches in Ontario, Gray Operators Ordered to Stop

Ontario saw the launch of several retail sports betting sites across the province as regulators for the Alcohol and Gaming Commission ended the transition period for gray market operators....

Published November 7, 2022

Australian Govt. to Mandate New RG “Taglines” in iGaming Ads

The Australian government has introduced new responsible gaming “taglines” that will be mandated for all iGaming ads starting next year. Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth (l.) has championed the...

Published November 7, 2022

Mandatory Cashless Play Recommended Following NSW Inquiry

A massive money laundering inquiry in New South Wales has resulted in the recommendation of mandatory cashless play throughout the region, due to the proliferation of criminals either using...

Published November 7, 2022

SkyCity Confirms it is Cooperating with 2 Ongoing Investigations

SkyCity Chairman Julian Cook confirmed at a recent investors meeting that the company’s SkyCity Adelaide casino (l.) is under investigation from both state and federal authorities over allegations of...

Published November 7, 2022

Australian Media Outlets Reprimanded for Gambling Ads

Two Australian media outlets—Seven Network and Nine Network—have been reprimanded by the Australian Media and Communications Authority for violations of laws regarding gambling advertisements.

Published October 31, 2022

Saskatchewan Readies for Legal Online Gaming, Sports Betting November 3

The province of Saskatchewan will have legal online gambling and sports betting on November 3 and will try to combat the “Gray Market” that has existed in the country...

Published October 31, 2022

Star-Appointed Consultant Says Company is Ready for Remediation

The third-party consulting firm hired by Star Entertainment to assist with compliance efforts has released a report endorsing the company’s efforts thus far. However, it also cautioned the operator’s...

Published October 31, 2022

Queensland Govt. Coming Under Fire for Upcoming Tax Hike

A five percent increase in the point of consumption tax is set to take effect December 1 in Queensland, and Justin Madden (l.), CEO of the trade association Responsible...

Published October 31, 2022

New South Wales to Implement Facial Recognition in RG Push

New South Wales is close to rolling out a statewide facial recognition program in gaming areas that will help identify self-excluded gamblers and prevent them from further engaging in...

Published October 24, 2022

Queensland Govt. Cracks Down with New Regulations

The Queensland state government has wasted no time in implementing stricter regulations after Star Entertainment was recently deemed unsuitable for casino licensure in the state. Shannon Fentiman (l.), Queensland’s...

Published October 24, 2022

Star’s NSW License Suspended; Regulators Impose Record Fines

Regulators in New South Wales have announced that Star Sydney’s (l.) casino license will be suspended as of October 21, and that independent monitor Nicholas Weeks will oversee operations...

Published October 24, 2022

Australian Tabcorp Invests In Dabble Sports

The Australian company Tabcorp invested $21 million for a 20 percent share in Dabble Sports Pty Ltd. The investment brings Tabcorp innovative product capabilities and a younger customer base.

Published October 17, 2022

New Ontario PSA Shows Dangers of Reckless Gambling

A new public service advertisement by Ontario, Canada’s Responsible Gambling Council shows the dangers of reckless gambling in an attempt to counteract the plethora of casino advertising.

Published October 17, 2022

NSW Cashless Trial Now Underway

Cashless gaming may not be far off for New South Wales bettors, as the state recently launched a three-month trial of various cashless technologies, in hopes of cutting down...

Published October 17, 2022

Experts say Quebec Casinos Could be Money Laundering Sites

Quebec casinos can be vulnerable to money laundering from organized crime, experts say, and a report from Loto-Quebec shows that numerous large cash transactions have occurred.

Published October 17, 2022

Western Australia Appoints Independent Monitor for Crown Perth

The Western Australian government has appointed Paul Steel (l.), a high-ranking police official, to oversee the compliance of Crown Perth as it moves forward with remediation efforts.

Published October 17, 2022

Bermuda Grants First Casino License

The Bermuda Gaming Commission (BGC) has granted Bermuda’s first casino license to the St. Regis Hotel (l.). The action comes eight years after parliament passed the Gaming Act. Before...

Published October 17, 2022

British Columbia’s Cascades Casino Delta Opens After 2-Year Delay

The Cascades Casino Delta (l.) in British Columbia, Canada opened after a two-year delay. The casino is expected to create 600 new jobs and increase tourist traffic in the...

Published October 10, 2022

Star Deemed Unsuitable Again, This Time in Queensland

Following the release of the Gotterson Review, Star Entertainment has been deemed unsuitable to hold a Queensland casino license, just weeks after New South Wales officials reached the same...

Published October 10, 2022