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The Australian Communications & Media Authority (ACMA) has reopened its investigation into in-play betting services by referring online bookmaker Sportsbet to the Australian Federal Police (AFP). Filing a complaint the ACMA claims that Sportsbet’s ‘Bet Live’ telephone betting product is in breach of Australia’s Interactive Gambling Act provisions regarding in-play wagering. The authority has asked the AFP for assessment of …

Former William Hill Australia Commercial Operations Director Matt Brinckley  is set to become the new Marketing Director of Lottoland Australia (www.lottoland.com.au) Brinckley an Australian market veteran, who has held leadership positions at William Hill and Centrebet, will take the lead of Lottoland Australia marketing initiatives as the company looks to expand its services beyond its core UK market. Online lottery …

The Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB) has ‘condemned’ the practices highlighted in a government report into greyhound racing in New South Wales, a state of affairs that has seen the sport banned from the Australian state. The Special Commission of Inquiry found ‘overwhelming evidence’ of systemic animal cruelty, including mass greyhound killings and live baiting – a practice that …

The sport of greyhound racing will be banned in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) by 2017, following an investigation which uncovered ‘systemic animal cruelty’ including dog baiting and mass killings. A commission inquiry carried out by Australian lawyer Michael McHugh, had uncovered mass cruelty within the Australian greyhound industry, with the report detailing the death of some …

Cricket Australia has announced that two players from the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL), Hayley Jensen and Corinne Hall, have been banned for six months for betting on matches. Both players have voluntarily accepted bans of two years, of which 18 months are suspended. Jensen, a 23-year-old New Zealand international who has represented Victoria and Melbourne in the 2015/16 Australian …

Tasmanian based UBet has pleaded guilty to two advertising breaches, and become the first company in New South Wales (NSW) to be convicted of promoting drinking while gambling. Following an investigation by Liquor & Gaming NSW, UBet was successfully prosecuted in Downing Centre Local Court. Deputy Chief Magistrate Jane Mottley fined the company $3,300 and awarding costs of $4,500. As …

Australian gambling operator Tatts Group (Tatts), has confirmed the sale of its UK slots division Talarius to Novomatic Group for AUS $210 million (£116 million). Updating the market, Tatts governance informed that proceeds from the sale would be used to pay down its corporate debt, as the company targets year-end profits of AUS $255 – 265 million, performing slightly under …

Presenting new budget plans, the South Australia state treasury is set to introduce a ‘place of consumption’ (POC) tax for all licensed gambling operator services regardless of Australian jurisdiction.   Updating the media, SA treasurer Tom Koutsantonis detailed that the budget measure expects to generate approximately AUS $9.2 million a year from betting operators targeting SA consumers. The SA POC …

Tabcorp is part of a 3-way race for a wagering deal with New Zealand’s TAB, as the Australian company looks to push into overseas markets and diversify its earnings. NZRB chief executive John Allen commented: “The New Zealand Racing Board is currently in discussions with three organisations, of which Tabcorp is one, to explore options to automate our fixed-odds betting …

Australian gambling operator Tabcorp has appointed Jamie Hart former Innovation Director of William Hill to lead its News UK joint venture Sun Bets as Executive Director. Industry veteran Hart who left William Hill in March, following a senior executive restructure will be tasked with launching the new Sun Bets sports betting proposition for the UK market. As Sun Bets Executive …