Tag Archives: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Australian operators warned to knuckle down on TV gambling harm messages

SBC News Australian operators warned to knuckle down on TV gambling harm messages

The NSW Government (New South Wales) is calling on wagering operators to ensure that responsible gambling messages are communicated effectively in advertising. The announcement comes as Liquor & Gaming NSW has issued show cause notices to two betting operators due to irregularities in their TV ads that undermined previously-agreed responsible gambling messages. Liquor & Gaming NSW is responsible for ensuring …

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Betchoice hit with AUS$60k fine for illegal promotion tactics

Betchoice hit with AUS$60k fine for illegal promotion tactics

Betchoice, an Australian betting operator which trades as Unibet, has been fined AUS$60,000 by the New South Wales (NSW) regulator. Liquor & Gaming NSW determined that Betchoice had breached state gambling laws by including ‘inducements’ to gamble or open betting accounts via its promotional activity. The regulator asserted that these promotions came in the form of ‘price push’ offers, a …

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NSW regulator hits Betr with record AU$210k fine for launch marketing

NSW regulator hits Betr with record AU$210k fine for launch marketing

Australian sports betting start-up Betr has found itself navigating choppy regulatory waters in New South Wales (NSW), as the state’s gambling authority handed it an AS$210,000 fine. Liquor & Gaming NSW issued the firm 14 penalty infringements for marketing to promote its launch in October 2022,  specifically for advertising 100/1 and 20/1 odds on major sports events in newspapers, on …

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Liquor & Gaming NSW sanctions Betchoice for gambling inducements

SBC News Liquor & Gaming NSW sanctions Betchoice for gambling inducements

Betting operator Betchoice, trading as Unibet, has been ordered to pay a penalty of $25,000 for offering illegal gambling inducements to residents in New South Wales. The sanction was issued by Sydney’s Downing Centre Local Court on 15 December after the operator was found to display an advert on the Unibet website in February 2019 offering “Earn $50 CASH For …

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Sportschamps becomes latest operator to be fined by New South Wales authorities

SBC News Sportschamps becomes latest operator to be fined by New South Wales authorities

New South Wales authorities have continued their crackdown on illegal gambling advertising this week, as Sportschamps becomes the latest operator to be sanctioned for a deposit bonus promotion published on its site last year. The advert in question stated that customers would be able to sign up to the site for free, while also adding: “Matched first time deposit bonus …

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Sportsbet fined for displaying illegal gambling advertisements

SBC News Sportsbet fined for displaying illegal gambling advertisements

Australian operator Sportsbet has been hit with an AUS$10,000 (£5350) fine from New South Wales’ authorities after being convicted of displaying illicit gambling advertisements on its website. The advert in question displayed cartoon depictions of two male characters with their thumbs up, alongside the text: “Refer a Friend – Get a $100 Bonus Bet for every friend you refer to …

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UBet convicted of promoting drinking while gambling in NSW

SBC News UBet convicted of promoting drinking while gambling in NSW

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 …

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