The Victorian gambling regulator, VGCCC, directed Crown Casino in Melbourne on May 4th to ensure that all electronic gaming machines in Victoria have visible play and expenditure limits. This directive must be implemented by December 2023. As an anti-money laundering measure, every electronic gaming machine at Crown Casino will now be linked to a patron’s […]
The proposal to raise the point of consumption tax is anticipated to enhance Victoria’s racing sector. In 2019, Victoria introduced the tax at a rate of 8%, which was later increased to 10% in 2021. The local government now aims to raise the tax further to assist the state’s horse racing industry. According to the […]
The Australian government is planning to implement a comprehensive prohibition on the use of credit cards for gambling. The details regarding how and when the ban will be implemented are not clear at this time. The Australian government has announced its intention to introduce the ban, but the specific details of its implementation, such as […]
Entain has been directed by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) to pay a penalty of AU$13,320 (£7,060/€8,000/US$8,808) for violating national regulations related to online in-play betting. The Ladbrokes and Neds brands of Entain accepted in-play wagers on the Bangkok LIV Golf tournament in October 2022, according to ACMA. On the final day of […]
The ACMA has issued a warning to the Kayo sports streaming service for broadcasting gambling promotions within 5 minutes of the start of a match, which violates ACMA’s regulations prohibiting gambling advertisements during this timeframe. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has cautioned the sports streaming service Kayo for displaying gambling ads outside of […]
The New South Wales government is reportedly mulling over the option of renegotiating the planned gambling tax hike, which would impose a tax rate of 60.67% on casino gaming profits starting from July 1. This consideration comes as Star Entertainment, a prominent casino operator in the state, faces financial challenges. In light of The Star Entertainment […]
The ACMA has identified 723 websites that are in violation of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 and operating illegally. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued orders to internet service providers to block access to four additional offshore gambling websites. The websites in question are: Firefox Casino Shazam Casino Rich Prize Heaps O […]
As the international operators have concentrated their presence in a handful of territories with industry-friendly regulatory regimes, life in these point-of-supply jurisdictions has undergone significant changes. Here are some ways life has changed in these territories: Economic Growth: The concentration of international operators in these territories has led to a significant boost in their economies. […]
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has been awarded recertification to the International Standardization Organization (ISO) 9001:2015 for the third consecutive time. This achievement comes after PAGCOR successfully completed a rigorous three-day audit conducted by DQS Certification Phil’s Inc. from December 19 to 22, 2022, demonstrating their commitment to maintaining high standards of quality […]
Australia’s parliamentary inquiry into online gambling and its impact, which was launched in September last year, has now commenced public hearings. Today (April 4th), the House Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs commenced public hearings for their investigation into the impact of online gambling. During the first session, evidence was presented indicating that […]