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ACMA blocks additional illegal sites in Australia.

The Australia Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has requested the blocking of a further two websites after deeming they have been offering gambling in the country illegally. ACMA is calling for internet service providers (ISPs) to block Richard Casino and Wanted Win. Both websites have been operating in breach of the Australia Interactive Gambling Act

Three Victoria venue operators fined for breaching opening hour limits.

The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has fined three venues a collective AU$60,000 (£31,221/€36,696/$39,694) for breaching their permitted opening hours. The VGCCC found patrons continued to play the pokies at the three Victoria casinos outside of opening hours. The commission said it takes such offences “seriously”, choosing to utilise available enforcement action by

SkyCity appoints Walbridge as new CEO.

SkyCity Entertainment Group has announced the appointment of experienced gambling executive Jason Walbridge as its new chief executive. Walbridge is set to begin his new role at SkyCity in July this year. His appointment as CEO is subject to regulatory approvals in New Zealand.  He joins having worked in the gambling industry for two decades

ALH Neighborhood fined AU$480,000 for breaching Victoria working rules.

The Victoria Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has fined the Australian Leisure and Hospitality (ALH) Group AU$480,000 (£257,271/€296,494/US$326,469) for breaching rules over operating hours. VGCCC ruled eight ALH venues in Victoria ran electronic gaming machines (EGMs) outside permitted operating hours. The regulator said the facilities also failed to observe mandatory shutdown periods. Venues flagged

Ainsworth Game Know-how begins evaluation amid takeover talk.

Australian gaming machine supplier Ainsworth Game Technology has commenced a strategic review amid widespread reports that it is seeking a buyer. New South Wales-headquartered Ainsworth confirmed it has appointed Macquarie Capital as its financial advisor to undertake a review of all potential opportunities available. No expressions of interest have been received from suitors, the ASX-listed

Victoria authorities introduces gambling reform invoice.

The Australian state of Victoria has introduced its previously announced gambling harms bill which, among other measures, would establish an enforced curfew for most pokies in the state. Victoria’s minister for casino, gaming and liquor regulation, Melissa Horne, put forward the Gambling Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 to the state’s parliament. If the package of reforms

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