Victorian Government Introduces New RG Measures for Online Operators

Melissa Horne (l.), Victoria’s top gaming regulator, announced recently that the state will introduce new responsible gaming measures for online operators, including increased training for staff and monthly account...

Published July 11, 2022

Ontario Fines DraftKings Canada $100K for Ad Violations

DraftKings Canada has been levied a $100,000 fine by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario. The sportsbook operator is accused of violating advertising regulations, which ban most advertising...

Published July 11, 2022

Queensland Government Appoints Gotterson to Head Star Inquiry, Gives New Details

Robert Gotterson AO (l.) has been chosen to lead Queensland’s new inquiry into the operations of Star Entertainment, and state officials have released more details as to what...

Published July 11, 2022

India Mulls 28 Percent Online Gaming tax

India’s Goods & Services Tax (GST) Council is considering hiking the tax on online gaming from 18 to 28 percent. The possible move is sparking outraged opposition from the...

Published July 11, 2022

South Australia Launches Inquiry into SkyCity Adelaide Ops

SkyCity Adelaide (l.) is the latest casino to come under fire from Australian regulators. A new inquiry, headed by former Supreme Court Justice Brian Martin AO QC, will begin...

Published July 11, 2022

New Zealand Funds Problem Gambling Support

The New Zealand government will invest $48 million in the new Strategy to Prevent and Minimize Gambling Harm, designed to minimize the impact of problem gambling on several fronts....

Published July 4, 2022

NSW Denies Star Sydney’s Request for 1,000 New Machines

Star Entertainment Group, the Australian operator currently embroiled in suitability inquiries, has been denied in its request to add an additional 1,000 gaming machines to its Star Sydney casino....

Published July 4, 2022

Brazil Chamber of Deputies To Consider Gambling

The Brazilian Senate has not yet advanced a bill allowing gambling. But the Chamber of Deputies’ Tourism Commission, headed by Deputy Newton Cardoso (l.), announced it will launch a...

Published July 4, 2022

BCLC Recognized for Diversity, Inclusion

The British Columbia Lottery Corp. has been recognized for its efforts to foster diversity and inclusion. Last week, HR Director Canada said BCLC went “above and beyond” in fostering...

Published June 27, 2022

New South Wales Ups POC Tax to 15 Percent

Starting July 1, New South Wales point of consumption tax will be upped from 10 percent to 15 percent. The change will increase the tax burden of international operators,...

Published June 27, 2022

Atlantic Canada Beats Ontario for Adults Registered to Bet

Although Ontario, Canada, went public with online gaming and sports betting before other provinces, Atlantic Canada still beats it in the proportion of adults registered online to wager. The...

Published June 27, 2022

Australian Officials Call for Action Against Illegal iGaming Site

The Australian Communications and Media Authority has asked local internet providers to take action and block access to thepokies.net, a substantial iGaming site that takes in millions per month....

Published June 27, 2022

Brazil Will Postpone Gambling Vote

Fearing a potential backlash in the October elections, Brazilian officials have announced they are postponing a vote on a gaming and sports betting bill. Legislative leaders have already agreed...

Published June 27, 2022

India Asks Media To Avoid Online Betting Ads

India’s government issued a media advisory requesting they not accept ads promoting online betting. The advisory noted online betting ads are "misleading" and do not "appear to” conform with...

Published June 20, 2022

Tabcorp, Others Push for iGaming Tax Increase for Australian States

Tabcorp CEO Adam Rytenskild (l.) has teamed up with The Alliance for Gambling Reform and the Australian Hotel Association to lobby for synchronized tax rates between online and land-based...

Published June 20, 2022

Queensland Announces New Inquiry into Star’s Suitability, Amid NSW Probe

Queensland Attorney General Shannon Fentiman (l.) has confirmed that the state will launch its own inquiry into the dealings of Star Entertainment, after the company was recently ruled unsuitable...

Published June 20, 2022

Cullen Report Highly Critical of BCLC

British Columbia’s Cullen Commission, headed by B.C. Supreme Court Justice Austin Cullen (l.), has released its report on money laundering in the Canadian province. It reserves unrelenting criticism for...

Published June 20, 2022

Blackstone-Crown Deal Receives Approvals from Western Australia, Federal Court

Blackstone’s takeover of Crown Resorts is now complete, following approvals from both the Federal Court of Australia and the Western Australian Gaming and Wagering Commission. Tony Buti (l.), Western...

Published June 20, 2022

B.C. Government to Release Money Laundering Inquiry Report Soon

The government of British Columbia is reviewing a report created by the Cullen Commission, headed by Supreme Court Justice Austin Cullen (l.), before releasing it to the public. The...

Published June 13, 2022

New South Wales to Update Gaming law

The Australian state of New South Wales is beginning the process of updating its gaming laws, which expire in September. It is seeking public comment on the Betting and...

Published June 13, 2022