The government of Victoria, the second most populous state of Australia, has introduced new safer gambling policies, including nationally-adopted messaging but also some specific measures focused on the Crown Melbourne casino. Melissa Horne, the state’s Minister for Casino, Gaming and Liquor Regulation, detailed that Victorian licence holders will have to replace the ‘gamble responsibly’ tagline in their advertising with some …
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BetMakers deepens European reach with 1/ST Content US racing deal
BetMakers and 1/ST Content have signed a non-binding agreement targeting several international markets, with the UK and Ireland highlighted in particular. The partnership will focus on delivery of BetMakers’ North American horse racing content to established global betting markets, distributed via the Australia-based firm’s Global Racing Network. This will include fixtures from race tracks such as Kentucky Downs, Charles Town, …
Read More »Entain named TAB NZ preferred partner in boost to Oceania operations
TAB New Zealand (TAB NZ), the state-run agency with responsibility for overseeing regulated betting in New Zealand, has chosen Entain as its preferred partner. The partnership between TAB NZ and the FTSE100 gambling group is still subject to Ministerial approval – which the duo are working together to secure – and will run for 25 years should this be received. …
Read More »RWA appoints Cantwell as CEO for new era of Australian gambling
Independent standards body Responsible Wagering Australia (RWA) has confirmed the appointment of Kai Cantwell as CEO. A seasoned federal officer, Cantwell will begin his leadership tenure of the RWA on 17 April, taking charge of the independent organisation, which represents Australia’s licensed online betting industry. Cantwell is the former chief of staff for Australia’s Minister for Families and Social Services …
Read More »News Corp gets cold feet on Betr investment
Concerns are mounting on the future of Betr, as Australian news sources report growing rifts between the owners of the company. Betr, which made its market debut during last year’s Spring Carnival, is a new Australian sportsbook venture led by Matthew Tripp’s TGW business, with the support of the Tekkorp Las Vegas fund and the Murdoch family’s News Corp media …
Read More »ACMA begins blocking campaign against illegal gambling websites
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) will begin a ‘fresh wave of enforcement action’ against unauthorised gambling websites deemed to be target national consumers. The watchdog has issued a request to Australian internet service providers (ISPs), who have been ordered to block “eight more illegal offshore gambling websites and affiliate marketing domains.” The order has been imposed on the websites …
Read More »Light & Wonder considering ASX listing for stronger Australian standing
Targeting an enhanced profile for its Australian gaming operation, Light & Wonder (L&W) is mulling the pros and cons of a listing on the ASX. The listing would serve as secondary to the firm’s primary public trading on the US Nasdaq exchange, with the explicit goal of supporting its Australian growth plans. L&W detailed that its Board of Directors ‘has …
Read More »Entain: Soft Australia and Brazil markets to pick up UK drags
Entain Plc’s leadership duo of CEO Jette Nygaard-Andersen and Deputy Rob Wood have notified investors that 2023 will be a tougher year for the FTSE100 gambling group’s UK arm. Though the firm’s revenue make-up continues to be diversified via M&As, UK brands accounted for 27% of Entain’s online NGR – contributing approximately £840m of the group’s £3.3bn online NGR results …
Read More »AUSTRAC launches betting AML specialist unit days after UK MoU
Australia’s financial intelligence agency, AUSTRAC (Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre), has stepped up its efforts against money laundering, particularly relating to the gambling sector. Spokespeople for the government agency revealed at the Regulate the Game 2023 conference this week that a new specialist unit has been created with a specific anti-money laundering (AML) in betting remit. Bradley Brown, AUSTRAC …
Read More »Rivalry to reach ‘crucial’ Australian community with Grayhound Gaming
Expanding its market presence in Australia, Rivalry has announced a partnership with esports organisation, Grayhound Gaming. The deal sees the pair create joint content to ‘amplify’ Grayhound’s Counter-Strike team and players as they compete through upcoming events such as the ESL Pro League and DreamHack Melbourne. “Our partnership with Grayhound is kicking off alongside one of the most prominent Counter-Strike …
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