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Australia: Tabcorp backs potential ban on credit card gambling

As lawmakers consider an overhaul of gambling laws to also ban e-wallets for online gambling, TAB says the industry would need a year-long transition period should a ban be implemented. Its support for the ban is tied to local newsagents being ...

Australia | 07/23/2021 | Land Based Casinos

A new lockdown with Level 5 restrictions started Tuesday amid three new COVID-19 cases

Australia: SkyCity's Adelaide casino shuts down until at least Friday

The entertainment group's new five-star hotel Eos will remain open. The South Australian Government’s pandemic restrictions will be reviewed on Friday.

Australia | 07/20/2021 | Land Based Casinos

Over alleged misconduct, insufficient and uncertain efforts against money laundering

Crown's Melbourne casino license should be cancelled, inquiry head says

The lawyer hired by Victoria state to lead the inquiry told the commission Tuesday that Crown could also owe the state up to $480 million after cheating on state taxes, that it failed to properly tackle problem gambling. He suggested it might take ...

Australia | 07/20/2021 | Land Based Casinos

Via a "skin" deal with Dubuque Racing Association's Q Casino

Australian sportsbook BlueBet gains first US market access in Iowa

The new online sportsbook will be offered through BlueBet’s mobile app and website platforms. The agreement will initially be for 5 years, with a 5-year renewal option for them. The operator has named up to five priority US states for its initial ...

Australia | 07/15/2021 | Land Based Casinos

The 31st edition will now take place in August next year

Australasian Gaming Expo postponed until 2022

Due to continued hardships in Australia related to Covid-19, the decision has been made by the organisers of the Australasian Gaming Expo to postpone the event.

Australia | 07/13/2021 | Land Based Casinos

Steve McCann took over last month and is yet to receive clearance to run a casino

Australia’s Crown new CEO supports culture overhaul efforts on the company

At the Victoria inquiry on Tuesday, Crown CEO said employees were “crying out” to stop inappropriate conduct. He acknowledged he was not told about underpayment of gambling tax until six days into the CEO role. He rejected suggestions the delay ...

Australia | 07/06/2021 | Land Based Casinos

Bids from Entain, Apollo and BetMakers "weren’t compelling enough"

Tabcorp rejects USD2.6B offers for wagering units, demerges them from lotteries and keno

The demerger announced Monday will create two listed-companies: Lotteries & KenoCo and Wagering & GamingCo, to be completed by the end of June 2022. The company argued that selling TAP and Sky Racing brands would have involved several regulatory ...

Australia | 07/05/2021 | Land Based Casinos

WorkCover seeks to recover the money spent on compensation and medical fees over alleged assault

Crown and James Packer pursued for over $245K by workers' compensation authority

On Monday, WorkCover filed a case in Victoria’s Supreme regarding the case of a former Melbourne’s Crown Casino security guard that accused Packer of assaulting him and threatening to fire him in 2016. WorkCover has paid a total of over USD ...

Australia | 07/01/2021 | Land Based Casinos

ACMA intends to launch the register by mid-2022

Australia regulator chooses Engine to develop and operate National Self-Exclusion Register

Australia’s first national self-exclusion register for online and phone gambling has taken a major step forward with the appointment of Engine Australia (Engine) to deliver the project.

Australia | 06/24/2021 | Land Based Casinos

The deal includes the assets in the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe

BetMakers completes acquisition of Sportech's racing, tote, digital business

The company received the last of its regulatory and other approvals and clearances required. It expects the acquisition to enhance its position to capitalize on growth opportunities in international wagering markets. It is anticipated to materially ...

Australia | 06/18/2021 | Land Based Casinos

Land Based Casinos The Government mandates 'Green Pass' for several businesses as of August 6

Italy casinos and bingos will require COVID-19 immunity pass

07/23/2021

Companies The company's Live Casino business grew 59% year-on-year in Q2, and operating revenues doubled

Evolution CEO: "We want to re-shape the online casino market in the world"

07/23/2021

Companies The supplier's games will be available to SOFTSWISS White Label operators and Game Aggregator clients

SOFTSWISS integrates with Gauselmann's Blueprint Gaming

07/23/2021

Companies Aristocrat made its first investment into the micro-betting brand in March

Simplebet appoints Aristocrat director Patrick Ramsey to Board of Directors

07/23/2021

Companies The world’s oldest football gaming company will use its affiliate marketing platform and management services

Paysafe’s Income Access launches affiliate program with The Football Pools

07/23/2021

Companies The revamping earlier this summer included casino, sportsbook, and gaming management (PAM) software

Izibet online platform relaunches with EveryMatrix's turnkey solution

07/23/2021

Companies As the operator seeks to launch Bally Bet mobile sportsbooks in additional US markets in 2021

Bally's Interactive adds Sportradar sports betting services in US five-year deal

07/23/2021

Legislation The bill received approval by a 156-3 votes on Thursday

Massachusetts House approves sports betting bill

07/23/2021

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