Australia

ACMA blocks more offshore gambling and affiliate websites

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued more blocking orders against illegal offshore gambling and affiliate marketing sites. This comes after the ACMA issued its first blocking orders against offshore lottery websites last month. The latest sites blocked by the ACMA In an announcement made today, the ACMA revealed that it has requested …

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Australian regulator hits Entain with AUS$26,690 fine over business card bonus

Australia’s Northern Territory Racing Commission has issued Entain with a AUS$26,690 fine over a bonus that was offered through a business card. The fine comes after the regulatory body conducted an investigation into a bonus being offered by Entain’s Australian-facing subsidiary Neds. Why was Entain fined? Entain was fined following an investigation into a business …

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ACMA issues first blocking orders against offshore lottery sites

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued its first blocking orders against offshore lottery websites. This comes as the ACMA ruled that two sites were operating in the country illegally. The ACMA issues blocking orders Today, the ACMA requested Australian internet service providers (ISPs) to block illegal offshore lottery websites We Love Lotto …

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Australia’s leading gambling operators support credit card ban

Australia’s leading online gambling operators have agreed to support a ban on using credit cards to fund gambling. This comes after Great Britain imposed a ban on using credit cards to fund gambling activity last year. Australian operators back credit card ban Members of Responsible Wagering Australia (RWA), which include the likes of bet365, Betfair, …

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Entain “disappointed” with Tabcorp’s demerger announcement

The online gambling giant Entain has expressed disappointment at the Australian operator Tabcorp’s decision to spin its Lotteries and Keno and Wagering and Media divisions off into separate entities. Yesterday, the Australian operator revealed plans to demerge its divisions in an effort to create more value for shareholders. Tabcorp’s demerger Yesterday Tabcorp revealed it would …

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Crown Resorts expects to report full-year losses due to impact of covid

The Australian land-based casino operator Crown Resorts expects to report a major decline in earnings for the 2021 fiscal year due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Crown’s facilities have been closed for intermittent periods over the past 18 months as Australia’s states introduced measures and restrictions to curb the spread of the virus. …

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Tabcorp to spin-off Lotteries and Wagering operations

The Australian gambling giant Tabcorp has announced plans to spin off its Lotteries and Keno and Wagering and Media operations after conducting a strategic review of its business. This comes after the operator received several offers to acquire its wagering and media operations from several gambling businesses. Tabcorp to spin-off Lotteries and Wagering divisions In …

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TAB NZ to increase racing contributions following surge in betting activity

Racing and sport in New Zealand are set to receive a 20% rise in contributions from TAB NZ thanks to a surge in betting activity during the most recent fiscal year. This comes after TAB NZ, which has a statutory monopoly over the betting industry in New Zealand,  published its performance figures for the month …

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ACMA orders ISPs to block Kings Chance Service

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has requested internet service providers (ISPs) in Australia to block access to offshore gambling domains operated by Kings Chance Service. This comes after the ACMA selected Engine to create Australia’s first ever national self-exclusion service. ACMA issues blocking order to Kings Chance Following an investigation carried out by …

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New coronavirus restrictions in Australia force land-based casinos to close

Australia’s land-based casinos will be subject to several operating restrictions after new coronavirus restrictions have been introduced across several Australian states. The decision comes after several Australian states have recorded an increase in coronavirus cases in recent weeks. New restrictions for Australia’s casinos Due to an increase in coronavirus cases, the governments in New South …

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