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Victoria targeting ‘global leader’ status for Crown Melbourne with harm reduction measures

Victoria targeting ‘global leader’ status for Crown Melbourne with harm reduction measures

The government of Victoria, the second most populous state of Australia, has introduced new safer gambling policies, including nationally-adopted messaging but also some specific measures focused on the Crown Melbourne casino. Melissa Horne, the state’s Minister for Casino, Gaming and Liquor Regulation, detailed that Victorian licence holders will have to replace the ‘gamble responsibly’ tagline in their advertising with some …

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RWA appoints Cantwell as CEO for new era of Australian gambling

SBC News RWA appoints Cantwell as CEO for new era of Australian gambling

Independent standards body Responsible Wagering Australia (RWA) has confirmed the appointment of Kai Cantwell as CEO.  A seasoned federal officer, Cantwell will begin his leadership tenure of the RWA on 17 April, taking charge of the independent organisation, which represents Australia’s licensed online betting industry. Cantwell is the former chief of staff for Australia’s Minister for Families and Social Services …

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ACMA begins blocking campaign against illegal gambling websites

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The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) will begin a ‘fresh wave of enforcement action’ against unauthorised gambling websites deemed to be target national consumers. The watchdog has issued a request to Australian internet service providers (ISPs), who have been ordered to block “eight more illegal offshore gambling websites and affiliate marketing domains.” The order has been imposed on the websites …

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Entain: Soft Australia and Brazil markets to pick up UK drags

SBC News Entain: Soft Australia and Brazil markets to pick up UK drags

Entain Plc’s leadership duo of CEO Jette Nygaard-Andersen and Deputy Rob Wood have notified investors that 2023 will be a tougher year for the FTSE100 gambling group’s UK arm.  Though the firm’s revenue make-up continues to be diversified via M&As, UK brands accounted for 27% of Entain’s online NGR – contributing approximately £840m of the group’s £3.3bn online NGR results …

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Tabcorp appoints new creative agencies to refresh TAB

SBC News Tabcorp appoints new creative agencies to refresh TAB

Tabcorp Holdings has announced Accenture Song and Ogilvy Australia as the winners of its creative agency pitch tasked with “reimaging and transforming the brand of the TAB”. The agencies will replace incumbent M&C Saatchi as creative lead, who has led Tabcorp’s account since 2019. The ASX wagering group seeks a change in creative direction to reflect its ongoing ‘digital transformation’, …

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EPIC takes next step in Australia clinching Tabcorp deal

SBC News EPIC takes next step in Australia clinching Tabcorp deal

Tabcorp, one of the largest betting and gaming groups in Australia, has become the latest firm to partner with EPIC Risk Management. Enhancing the consultancy’s presence in the Australian betting and gaming scene, the partnership will be based out of Melbourne and focus on delivery of EPIC’s executive training and gambling harm awareness.  This will include its ‘Interactions Masterclass’ programme, …

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NSW Labor proposes bold new gambling reforms ahead of March elections

NSW Labor proposes bold new gambling reforms ahead of March elections

In the latest in a series of political developments around gambling regulation in Australia, the New South Wales (NSW) Labor Party has announced a raft of reforms to the sector should it win March’s state elections. Chris Minns MP, the leader of NSW Labor, posted a series of updates on Twitter confirming the prospective reforms, affecting areas such as advertising, …

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Todd Buckingham: BetMakers… Jumpstart Australia

SBC News Todd Buckingham: BetMakers... Jumpstart Australia

2022 saw Australia’s sports betting market transformed by the break-up of Tabcorp Holdings and regulatory consensus agreed on wagering laws/standards settled across Australia’s six states. As Australian wagering enters its next evolution, Todd Buckingham, CEO of BetMakers seeks to take full advantage of changes, backing new sportsbook venture BETR and expanding the Global Tote to revitalise racing markets.  ____________ SBC: …

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PointsBet in preliminary discussions to sell Australia arm to newcomer NTD

PointsBet in preliminary discussions to sell Australia arm to newcomer NTD

International betting company PointsBet has entered into discussions with newly launched Australian operator NTD for the sale of its operating arm in the country.  PointsBet confirmed that preliminary discussions were underway following reports of the potential transaction in The Australian newspaper.  The firm stated that any decisions taken would be done so in pursuit of its objective of maximising value …

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Steven Salz, Rivalry: Seizing Australian esports betting opportunities

Rivalry: Seizing Australian esports betting opportunities

A wealthy country with a vibrant sporting scene and established betting market, Australia is a land of opportunity for operators who can secure a foothold.  This opinion was not lost on Rivalry CEO Steven Salz, who broke down how and why the esports operator has taken a keen interest in the sunny shores of Oceania from its Ontario, Canada headquarters. …

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