Gaming

Australia’s financial crimes regulator, AUSTRAC, has ordered Bankstown District Sports Club to appoint an external auditor amid concerns the club’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing controls may not be sufficiently robust to prevent criminal exploitation through poker machines and gaming operations. The directive, issued under section 162 of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act…

Aussie players are on the brink of cracking a staggering $9 billion in Powerball division one winnings, with the next big win poised to deliver the milestone.  Last week’s 30th anniversary $40 million has jackpotted to $60 million this week. Since the first Powerball draw held on Thursday 23 May 1996, 587 Powerball division one…

The Cherryhub and BNDRY partnership has quickly established itself as a leading AML/CTF technology offering for some of Australia’s largest and most respected club groups, despite the industry-tailored compliance solution only formally launching mid last year. Castle Hill RSL Group, Easts Group, The Juniors Group of Clubs and Twin Towns Services Club are among the…

Parents and caregivers are being reminded about their role in shaping children’s attitudes towards gambling in a harm minimisation campaign from the NSW Office of Responsible Gambling. Former Canberra Raiders star and social media influencer Luke Bateman is fronting the GambleAware Parents’ Campaign, which targets men who have teenage children or play an influential role…

In a recent article from ACMA: Entain, the parent company of wagering services Ladbrokes AU and Neds AU, has entered into a court-enforceable undertaking after an Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) investigation found more than 500 breaches of national self-exclusion rules. The ACMA found that Entain opened accounts for and provided wagering services to people registered with BetStop –…

Golden Guardians is a high volatility gaming family designed to deliver a structured, yet layered player experience built around a Hold and Spin mechanic. The game introduces a ‘Jaws’ symbol that includes clustered cash-on-reel values, making it easier for players to achieve the six cash-on-reels required to trigger the Hold and Spin feature. Once activated,…

TAB Live approved for VIC and NSW TAB Live, Tabcorp’s live betting device, has been approved for clubs and pubs in VIC and NSW. TAB Live allows punters in clubs and pubs to tap their phones and place bets during live sport and racing events. Read more >>> TAB Live gets sign off in Victoria…

The ACMA has requested that Australian internet service providers (ISPs) block more illegal online gambling and affiliate marketing sites, after investigations found these services to be operating in breach of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. The latest sites blocked include: Bass Bet BetWhale CasinOK Cleobetra Diva Spin FatPirate Free Spinz Gransino JackBit Legiano Mafia Casino…

I am often asked what data I look at on a regular basis to keep my finger on the gaming pulse. There are always intricate analyses I complete for specific projects, but there are some regular reports I investigate every month… without fail. Here are some areas for analysis that are important in gaming data…