Tag: Australia gambling

Australia implements credit card ban for online gambling

Australia has officially prohibited the use of credit cards and similar products for online gambling through the Interactive Gambling Amendment (Credit and Other Measures)...

Australia’s Crown Resorts issues warning over unauthorized use of brand in illegal gambling ads

Australia's Crown Resorts has raised a public alert about fraudulent activities involving imposter social media accounts and misleading advertisements. The casino operator revealed that...

Australia: Crown Resorts under investigation after CEO allegedly permits banned patrons

Crown Resorts sees controversies yet again after the company's CEO Ciarán Carruthers is said to have allegedly permitted banned patrons at its Melbourne property....

Seven Network slapped with fine by ACMA for repeatedly violating gambling advertisement policies

The Australian Communications and Media Authority’s (ACMA) has fined AUD 13,320 to the Seven Network for repeatedly breaking the policy of gambling advertising ban...

Australia: Crown Melbourne to undergo ‘amazing redevelopment’

Mike Volkert, the Chief Executive Officer of Crown Melbourne, has announced plans for the redevelopment of the group's original casino property and turn it...

Australia: Pokies losses rise by 13.7% in 2022-23 calling for urgent reforms

As per a Monash University and the Alliance for Gambling Reform (AGR) research, pokies losses in Australia were up by 13.7%, standing at A$14.5...

Australia: Crown Resorts announces $13 million gambling harm prevention package

Crown Resorts has announced a A$13 million (US$8.6 million) gambling harm prevention package after facing three inquiries and fines amounting to A$700 million in...

Australia: Victoria govt announces new reforms to curb gambling harm

Gaming Minister Melissa Horne and the premier of Victoria, Daniel Andrews, announced a number of changes to the state's electronic gambling machines as a...