Blog

Regulated Markets vs. Rogue Operators in Australia and New ZealandThe online gambling landscape across Australia and New Zealand is changing with great speed, creating new contrasts along the way. In New Zealand, the longstanding operator Tab has

The gambling sector of Australia is currently at a critical turning point. Gambling establishments still function as high-stakes excitement hubs, but the wider gambling sector, which includes pokies in clubs and pubs, shows record losses and grow

Game-Changer: How Virtual Ads Are Transforming Sports Betting on Aussie TVThe way we watch sports on television faces a major transformation as virtual advertising continues to grow in popularity. The new technology enables broadcasters to embed

Online Casino Kingpin Nabbed in MontenegroWang Shuiming, 42, allegedly the mastermind behind Asia’s largest illegal online casino network, was nabbed last week in Tivat, Montenegro. He touched down on a private jet from the Maldives and was

Super Bowl Punting Hit Record AUD 2.1BThe Super Bowl is tipped to rake in a record AUD 2.1 billion in legal wagers this year. The game kicks off on February 9th. This figure tops last year’s AUD 1.9 billion, setting a new benchmark. While t

Wynn Secures AUD 3.7B for UAE ProjectWynn Resorts has secured an AUD 3.7 billion loan (2.4 billion USD) to finance the construction of its Wynn Al Marjan Island resort complex in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. This marks the first resort in the country to

Gambling Industry Adapts: Limiting Profits from PromotionsThe gambling landscape is undergoing significant changes as numerous betting companies tighten their reins on those who reap substantial rewards from promotional offers or engage in what&r

Artificial Intelligence and New Australian Online CasinosIn recent years, the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have transformed numerous industries, and the world of online gambling is no exception. AI is revolutionizing the way

Crown Resorts and Crown Sydney have acknowledged the NICC’s decision to allow Crown Sydney to retain its casino licenseThis comes after the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) recently declared that Crown Melbourne is a

A guide to navigating New Online Casinos in Australia – 2025 UpdatedG’day, mate! If you’re looking for some fair dinkum new online casinos in 2023, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve scoured the web and rounded up

The New South Wales government plans to raise the tax rate on poker machinesDate: 16.12.2022 As part of gambling reform, New South Wales has proposed raising taxes on poker machines. This decision was made after lobbying clubs expressed their dis

Dominic Perrottet does not expect a threat from the club lobby Date: 12.12.2022 Australian politician Dominic Perrottet said he does not expect any threats to stop slot machines in connection with the ClubsNSW campaign. Earlier, some deputies wer

Casino Ville Charged with Unauthorized JunketDate: 12.12.2022 Casino Ville is located in North Queensland in Townsville. He received a fine from the Liquor and Gambling Regulatory Authority. The reason was the use of drugs in the process of attra

The Star was fined 100 millionDate: 09.12.2022 The Australian state of Queensland imposed a $100 million fine on the Star Entertainment group. The casino license may soon be suspended for 90 days. This decision was made after a large independent

Nearly half a million pounds sterling in National Lottery cash raffled off at Nuneaton and BedworthDate: 1.05.2022The record cash amount in the National Lottery was played in the cities of Nuneaton and Bedworth in northern Warwickshire.The owners

AUSTRAC expands VGCCC, Donaco Int & Tab NZ partnershipDate: 29.04.2022Victorian Gaming and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has expanded its partnership with the Australian Transaction Reporting and Analysis Center (AUSTRAC) by signing an up

AUSTRAC Expands Investigation into The Star Entertainment Group Recently, the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre, also known as AUSTRAC, has expanded its ongoing investigation to target other entities within The Star Group.AU

The Blackstone Group Incorporated Upping Its Crown Resorts Limited Interest The Blackstone Group Incorporated, an American private equity management firm, is reported to have increased its bid by another $300 million in order to take over th

Interview: BGaming Exec Alexandr Shavel Reflects on 2021 and Future Plans for Expansion Head of BizDev Department, Alexandr Shalvel discusses how 2021 went for BGaming and what plans it has for the future.What is BGaming Aiming for in 2022?I

Crown Resorts Limited Looking to Open Crown Sydney Casino ‘Early in the New Year’ Crown Resorts Limited within Australia has reportedly just announced plans to premier the gambling element within its new Crown Sydney development

Organised Crime Gangs Using Poker Machines in Regional NSW to Launder Money and Avoid DetectionAuthorities are under the assumption that poker machines are being used by criminal gangs at small regional clubs and pubs in order to launder the proc

Donations From Gambling Agencies To Political Parties Are SkyrocketingThe Australian industry of horse racing has been accused of getting exclusive treatment because the government increases the visitor limit at mass events.Political donations fr

Crown Melbourne Decisions Are Still ConfidentialThe highly-anticipated report on whether Crown Resorts is the right operator for Crown Casino Melbourne will stay confidential.According to Casino.org, ex-federal judge R. Finkelstein has made his r

Star Entertainment Face Public AngerAt a public hearing in New South Wales, “Star Entertainment” will discuss claims that the company failed to prevent organized criminals and money launderers from permeating their Australian casinos.

Australia’s neighboring Tasmania was the troublemaker. The Federal Group has responded to statements from the local government that it is willing to end the monopoly license of Australia’s oldest family-run casino in Tasmania.