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Latest Gambling News: Sensational Casino News [January-February 2023]

IGT (International Game Technology PLC) was the star of the show at ICE London 2023. This company earned top recognition at three highly recognized gaming award shows; for the third time, it was awarded the "Casino Supplier of the Year' ' by the Global Gaming Awards London. Its game PeakSlant49 earned the "Best Slot Machine" while this company won…
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Leading Software Giants: Best Online Casino Providers

The global casino gaming market is estimated to reach US$138.10 billion by 2028, driven by a 7.76% CAGR and the rapid growth of leading online casino software providers like Aristocrat, NetEnt, Bally, Pragmatic Play, and Novomatic. It is fueled by a rapidly expanding user base expected to reach US$243.2 million by 2028, with a 3.0% user penetration…
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New York Reports Gambling Revenues Are Up-And So Are Problem Gambling Calls

Online sports betting in New York added $727.4 million in tax revenues in the state's fiscal 2022-2023 year-and it looks like the trend will continue into the first quarter of the current fiscal year, according to a report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. But not all news is good news. The New York State Gaming Commission also noted a 26%…
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New York Reports Gambling Revenues Are Up-And So Are Problem Gambling Calls
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Has Australia had enough of gambling ads?

Australia's reputation is evolving beyond boomerangs and its diverse wildlife. Online gambling has become a way of life among Australians, prompting the attention of the Australian government. Consequently, the government has introduced new gambling reforms in response to this growing trend. Research conducted by government agencies reveals that in…
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Has Australia had enough of gambling ads?
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The online casino landscape in Australia and how Aussies choose an online casino

Gambling is a prevalent activity in Australia, with more than 80 percent of the adult folk participating in some gambling. While the Irish might have specific expectations for online casinos, the Australian anticipation of online gambling might differ completely. For example, the sports played in Australia and Ireland are also different. Therefore,…
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The online casino landscape in Australia and how Aussies choose an online casino
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Australia Online Gambling Market Size To Hit US$ 7.2 Billion by 2028

According to IMARC Group's latest report, titled Australia Online Gambling Market: Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2023-2028. The study provides a detailed analysis of the industry, including the Australia online gambling market share, size, trends, and growth forecasts. The report also includes competitor and…
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The Front Page: Is New Zealand being left behind on gambling regulation?

Gambling has shifted from pokies to online. Photo / 123RF New Zealand is "behind the eight ball" when it comes to our response to online betting, an industry watchdog warns. Andree Froude, spokeswoman for the Problem Gambling Foundation of New Zealand, tells The Front Page podcast our legislation is no longer fit for purpose and other countries are…
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The Front Page: Is New Zealand being left behind on gambling regulation?
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Meet the five biggest gamblers in Australia: The legends of Australian gambling

Gambling has seen a significant rise in popularity in Australia, with an increasing number of real-money online casinos emerging to meet the demand of players. While many Australians do gamble, only a select few have truly excelled and have earned a small fortune along the way with a combination of luck and skill. Casinoshub.com has highlighted the…
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Sydney father’s life-altering win: $100 million Powerball Jackpot

A lucky Australian has won the entire $100 million pooled in the latest Powerball jackpot, automatically joining the ranks of Sydney's newest millionaires. The anonymous family man was the only player in the jackpot who correctly predicted the Powerball 1414 winning entries, making him the sole claimant. Powerball is one of the biggest lotteries…
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Sydney father’s life-altering win: $100 million Powerball Jackpot
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Government Warns Industry About Going Quiet on Gambling Harm Messaging in TV Ads

Department of Enterprise Investment and Trade The New South Wales (NSW) Government is calling on wagering operators to ensure responsible gambling messages are communicated effectively in advertising. The announcement comes as Liquor and Gaming NSW has issued show cause notices to two betting operators due to irregularities in their television ads…
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Government Warns Industry About Going Quiet on Gambling Harm Messaging in TV Ads
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ILGA Pondering Early Venue Closure to Prevent Problem Gambling

In February, the Liberal and Nationals New South Wales (NSW) government began paying more attention to poker machines spread throughout the state, taking into consideration a fully cashless strategy which had already received support from the NSW Police Commissioner in December 2022, and higher limitations on the use of the machines, as well as…
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Top ten travel destinations with the best casinos

Discover the ultimate thrill of gambling at these top 10 travel destinations with the best casinos. Explore vibrant cities and hit the jackpot! Traveling to new destinations offers a unique blend of excitement, adventure, and entertainment. Those who enjoy a thrilling casino experience alongside their explorations have numerous destinations around…
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BTG Goes Live With Las Vegas Casino-Inspired Vegas Rush

Big Time Gaming, a world-class casino games developer based in New South Wales, Australia, has released Vegas Rush, a Las Vegas casino-themed slot that features slots in a Las Vegas casino. Extraordinary visual: True to its name, the main theme of the slot is the aforementioned glittering Las Vegas casino. The background is a blurry image of slot…
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Thursday's Powerball numbers: Mystery NSW lotto player wins $30million jackpot

Lottery players from NSW have been urged to check their Powerball tickets with one mystery winner set to claim the $30million jackpot. The Lott revealed the sole division one victor bought their game for Thursday's game, draw 1404, online and will become Australia's second biggest 2023 lottery winner when they claim their prize. The winning numbers…
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Most Australians Support Proposed Suspension of Gambling Adverts before 10:30 PM, New Research Reveals

Over 50% of Australian adult residents believe gambling adverts on TV, radio, and on-demand platforms should be suspended before 10:30 PM. Most people have shared concerns that gambling advertising has managed to quickly spread across the nation and is normalising gambling among underage individuals. Last week, the Australian Gambling Research…
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Discovering the Australian Casinos: 3 Most Popular Games

GAMING - People in Sydney's Hyde Park began placing bets on horse races in the 1800s. It marked the beginning of the development of gambling in Australia. Only a little time had elapsed, and the first lottery was held in 1880. And if we look back to the 1950s, that was when slot machines first appeared in the country's bars and nightclubs. Thus, it…
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Discovering the Australian Casinos: 3 Most Popular Games
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New ways to play at online casinos Australia

With a population of around 24 million, Australia has one of the most developed gambling scenes in the world. Western Australia, New South Wales, Queensland, and South Australia are the most popular gambling regions in the country. Gambling in Australia is legal, with most games and facilities available at every level of government. There is some…
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Simulated Casino Games Result in Massive Gambling Losses of Australians That Could Boost Problem Gambling Rates

Australian residents are spending hundreds of millions of dollars on illicit and unregulated simulated casino games on an annual basis with little to no hope of getting a payout. According to experts, this trend could result in an increase in the number of problem gamblers in the country. Currently, a federal parliamentary investigation into online…
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Simulated Casino Games Result in Massive Gambling Losses of Australians That Could Boost Problem Gambling Rates
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New South Wales Moving to Restrict Slot Machines Statewide

The problem of money laundering was the one to receive the most attention up until recently. However, as the citizens' voices begin to be heard more and more, public perception is also becoming an important factor in the government's decisions. The Liberal and Nationals New South Wales (NSW) government started paying closer attention to slot…
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New South Wales Moving to Restrict Slot Machines Statewide
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The Online Pokies for Huge Music Fans in Australia

Pokies is perhaps the most enjoyable type of casino game all over the world. They're simple, they're straightforward, and they're extremely fun to play. The best part is that in an Australian casino, you can find pokies from different theme groups. Among the most popular themes for online pokies, music is one of them. If you're a true blue music…
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The Online Pokies for Huge Music Fans in Australia
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‘Stunt Stars’ new slot game from Lightning Box

Lightning Box, a mobile games and slot games developer owned by gaming equipment and digital content group Light & Wonder Inc, says it has a new slot game called "Stunt Stars". The title will be available to customers of Light & Wonder's OpenGaming platform, stated a Wednesday press release. Rob Procter, vice president game development at Light &…
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‘Stunt Stars’ new slot game from Lightning Box
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Cultural Accommodation of Gambling in Australia

With annual advertising expenditures of over $287 million, Australia promotes wagering as culturally acceptable behavior, and the government collects almost $7 billion from the industry. A sizable amount of money is made through gambling that goes to sports organizations, but specific numbers are difficult to come by. Many cultures in Australia…
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Cultural Accommodation of Gambling in Australia
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Fight over cashless gambling in Australia rages on

Cashless gambling is one of the novelties that is supposed to appear on the gambling market in New South Wales, Australia, although there is no shortage of officials and business owners who have opposed the idea outright, arguing that it would alienate loyal customers and make them feel treated like criminals. Some of the most vociferous…
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Fight over cashless gambling in Australia rages on
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Three Aussies Crowned Powerball Multi-millionaires In Time For 2023 After Sharing Tonight’s $100 Million Jackpot

Powerball has ended 2022 with an almighty bang, with three Australian lottery players sharing tonight's $100 million jackpot and becoming newly minted multi-millionaires just in time for 2023. There were two division one winning entries from New South Wales and one from Queensland in Powerball draw 1389, drawn Thursday 29 December 2022. Each of…
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Aussies Eye Winning Finish To 2022 With $100 Million Powerball Jackpot

Aussies are dreaming about how 2023 and beyond might look with a $100 million Powerball prize in their bank accounts. Powerball has soared to a phenomenal $100 million for this week's draw, draw 1389 on Thursday 29 December 2022 - the last Powerball draw of the year. The $100 million prize is the third biggest jackpot offered by any Australian…
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Powerball jackpot surges to $50million as previous winner reveals what he spent the money on

The chance to be a multimillionaire is up for grabs as a whopping $50million will be offered in the Powerball on Thursday night. The huge prize is the sixth biggest jackpot by any Australian lottery game this year. If just one person snared division one in Thursday's draw, The Lott spokesperson Matt Hart said they would be among the year's biggest…
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Powerball jackpot surges to $50million as previous winner reveals what he spent the money on
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NSW lays plans for increased casino tax levies

The year 2022 will be remembered as one that brought around cataclysmic upheavals in the gambling industry in Australia. New South Wales is making sure another big change is pushed through before the year is out, with the introduction of the overhauled tax rate to apply for the Crown Sydney and Star Sydney casinos in the state. Both properties were…
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NSW lays plans for increased casino tax levies
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New South Wales to increase casino tax rates

The New South Wales Government has announced the reformation of casino tax arrangements to help fund vital state services. The Government has proposed increased tax rates on casino earnings from gaming tables and poker machines. The increased rates are anticipated to become effective as of 1 July 2023 to generate an additional $364 million in tax…
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New South Wales to increase casino tax rates
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Ainsworth Game Technology Ltd. was established by Leonard Hastings Ainsworth on March 7, 1995, in New South Wales, Australia. They have exploded on the gaming scene since their inception. Ainsworth develops, designs, sells, services, and manufactures online/traditional casino gaming machines. It now has over 200 free Ainsworth pokies online from…
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Parx Casino launches cashless payment with Sightline

Parx Casino has become the latest pioneer in the delivery of player-focused solutions that will help the property optimize the way visitors experience its gaming floor through the addition of cashless payment options delivered by Sightline. The partnership also sees Light & Wonder participate through its advanced cross-platform gaming solution and…
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Parx Casino launches cashless payment with Sightline
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Queensland casino investigated over potential link with junkets

A casino in Queensland, Australia, is under scrutiny just after Star Entertainment Group was slapped with a record AU$100m ($67m) fine in the state. Local authorities and the attorney general's office have warned operators last week that failure to comply with gambling laws and prerequisites will have serious consequences for offenders. Now,…
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Queensland casino investigated over potential link with junkets
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Online Gambling Market in Australia Overview: Current Trends and Future Aspect Analysis to 2027

According to IMARC Group's latest report, titled " Australia Online Gambling Market: Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2022-2027.' the Australia online gambling market reached a value of US$ 4.0 Billion in 2021. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 6.6 Billion by 2027, exhibiting a CAGR of 8.1%…
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Online Gambling Market in Australia Overview: Current Trends and Future Aspect Analysis to 2027
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Coffs Harbour Woman Returns From Supermarket With $100,000 Lottery Win

A Coffs Harbour woman standing in the middle of the supermarket freezer aisle deciding what to cook has quickly ditched her dinner plans after receiving a phone call from lottery officials revealing her $100000 win. The North Coast resident won the guaranteed 1st Prize of $100000 in Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot draw 10735, drawn Tuesday 29…
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Gambling reform is urgently needed across Australia. Lives are at stake

There has been a lot of discussion about the need for gambling reform, quite rightly, but there is one important element that has been left out of the conversation - suicide. Gambling is not only causing harm to people's financial situation and relationships, it is risking people's lives. The risk of suicide needs to be part of the dialogue if…
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Understanding gambling law in Australia

Gambling is generally defined as an activity that involves betting money or something of real value on the outcome of an event that is decided entirely or in part by possibilities, such as a sports competition or a horse race, with the hope of winning an award or something else of value, even though it is difficult to provide an all-inclusive legal…
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ClubsNSW says cashless gambling cards is bad for customer loyalty

The Australian gambling industry is undergoing rapid changes. The country's biggest companies that operate land-based gambling businesses, The Star Entertainment Group and Crown Resorts, have both come under regulatory scrutiny, and in the case of Crown Resorts, the company has been so far fined AU$200m ($110m) in Victoria alone. The desire…
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ClubsNSW says cashless gambling cards is bad for customer loyalty
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Issue of cashless gambling in NSW heats up, one trial underway already

Pressure is mounting on elected officials in New South Wales to do something about potentially billions of dollars in crime proceeds being laundered through poker (slot) machines in pubs there. Moving to a cashless system with cards is seen by most as the only way to monitor the money going into and out of the pokies. That's apparently not quite as…
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Soaring Eagle Begins Installing QCI’s Platform

Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort, a venue describing itself as "the Midwest's premier gaming and hospitality destination," has commenced the installation of the Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI) platform in its Mount Pleasant casino. The agreement with QCI will help the operator handle and process data. Under the agreement, QCI will leverage its unified…
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UK Slot Machines Will Include Selfie Age Verification Tech

Slot machines in the UK will soon reject underage gamblers with new age-estimation technology that will judge a bettor's age within two seconds. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Slot machines in the UK will soon be off limits to underage gamblers according to a report in the Daily Mail which revealed that new age-estimation technology is on the…
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UK Slot Machines Will Include Selfie Age Verification Tech
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NSW Crime Commission Suggests Cashless Gambling Cards to Combat Money Laundering

The New South Wales (NSW) Crime Commission has found that billions in "dirty" money have been used yearly for gambling in pubs and clubs located in the state. In response, the body suggested the implementation of cashless gambling cards for pokies, which can put an end to money laundering through gambling in the state. On Wednesday, a final report…
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Probe tips cashless fix for ‘billions’ washed in slots

An 86-page report looking at allegations of money laundering via electronic gaming machines (EGMs) in the Australian state of New South Wales says "billions" of Australian dollars may be involved, and recommends that the government there should mandate cashless play as a way to curb it. The New South Wales Crime Commission said in a press release…
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Probe tips cashless fix for ‘billions’ washed in slots
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Queensland beefing up casino laws

Queensland, Australia is about to undergo a deep change in its casino gambling laws in a bid to regulate the industry better and bring more transparency and accountability in the sector. The announcement comes at roughly the same time that the New South Wales government fined The Star AU$100m ($63m) and said that the company was not suitable to…
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Queensland beefing up casino laws
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Secrets Of 2022’s Powerball Wins Revealed Ahead Of Thursday’s $100 Million Draw

With $100 million up for grabs in Thursday night's Powerball draw, Australian lottery players may be keen to discover the entry types and numbers that have helped previous division one winners take home the coveted prize. The $100 million jackpot for Powerball draw 1379 on Thursday 20 October 2022 is the second biggest prize offered by any…
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NSW Gambling Regulator Drops Claims of Illegal Gambling Ads Faced by Tom Waterhouse

The company of Australian bookmaker Tom Waterhouse has been pleased to find out that the gambling regulatory body of New South Wales dropped the claims of illegal betting ads faced by Mr Waterhouse. At the beginning of the week, the Liquor and Gaming NSW announced a decision to withdraw 14 charges of a gambling advert's illegal publishing that were…
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NSW Gambling Regulator Drops Claims of Illegal Gambling Ads Faced by Tom Waterhouse
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NSW Gov to Trial Cashless Gaming Machines

The government of New South Wales launches a cashless gaming trial in the state to fight against money laundering practices and gambling-related risks. Approximately 200 Wests Newcastle leagues club members received access to the new cashless gaming technology on Saturday, October 8, as part of the three-month trial, which will test the operation…
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Star Entertainment (ASX:SGR) unfit to hold casino licence in Queensland

The Star Entertainment Group Limited (ASX:SGR) mentioned in an announcement released on 6 October 2022 said that the Queensland Government has made public the final report related to the independent external review into the operations of The Star's casinos in Queensland. The inquiry was conducted by Robert Gotterson AO under section 91 of the…
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Star Entertainment (ASX:SGR) unfit to hold casino licence in Queensland
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Could Oz Lotto Crown Its Biggest Winner For 2022 Tomorrow Night?

Video grabs about Oz Lotto's $50 million draw available here Audio grabs about Oz Lotto's $50 million draw available here Oz Lotto could crown its biggest multi-millionaire of 2022 should one Aussie snag the entire $50 million jackpot prize on Tuesday night - the equal biggest jackpot the game has offered in more than eight months. During the past…
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Queensland’s casino watchdog under fire for lack of enforcement

Data from Queensland's Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation (OLGR) show that none of the state's casinos have faced any legal action for the past five fiscal years, local news reported. A whistleblower with firsthand knowledge of the Queensland casino business claims told Australia's ABC News that the the oversight agency is "asleep at the…
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Queensland’s casino watchdog under fire for lack of enforcement
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Powerball tickets: The secrets to winning as The Lott jackpot surges to $20million

One lucky Australian could become an overnight millionaire if they win tonight's whopping $ 20 million Powerball. The draw comes just weeks after a South Australian mother became an overnight millionaire after winning the entire $ 40million division one prize. The Snowtown mother, who lives in the state's Mid North, said she planned to use the…
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QCI providing tooling for over 2,500 games across NSW

The joint venture between Gaming Dynamics and Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI) is now providing tooling for over 2500 games in clubs and pubs across the state of New South Wales. "QCI gives us the data we need in a timely manner and in a very user-friendly format," said Tony Toohey, Director of Gaming Dynamics. "We see this data as critical in…
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QCI providing tooling for over 2,500 games across NSW
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3 of the best luxury casino hotels and resorts in Sydney for the high-rolling traveller

Australia's most populous state has a huge amount to offer the luxury traveller, and from the buzz of vibrant Sydney to the breath-taking beaches of Byron Bay, it's the perfect destination for a winter getaway. Thanks to its southern hemisphere location, Australia enjoys glorious sunshine when we can't get it here on home soil, with January being…
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3 of the best luxury casino hotels and resorts in Sydney for the high-rolling traveller
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Sydney’s Star Told to Pay Disabled Gambler AU$285,000

A judge has ordered The Star in Sydney to pay a disabled gambler for a disputed 2019 jackpot. [Image: Shutterstock.com] The New South Wales (NSW) District Court has ordered The Star casino in Sydney to pay a disabled gambler his AU$285000 (US$195910) dues after a friend cranked out the jackpot win on his behalf. Friday's ruling also stipulates that…
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Sydney’s Star Told to Pay Disabled Gambler AU$285,000
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Kenmore Man Struggling With Insomnia After Discovering Thrilling $450,000 Gold Lotto Win!

A Kenmore man revealed he was so excited after discovering his Saturday Gold Lotto win of more than $450000 in the weekend's draw that he hasn't slept in two days. The Brisbane man landed one of the 12 division one winning entries in Saturday Gold Lotto draw 4295 on Saturday, 17 September 2022. Each division one winning entry scored $451772.22. An…
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Michael Pascoe: The latest casino scandal is just another sideshow

Another casino, another official investigation, more allegations of money laundering, organised crime links and fraud. At a casino? Gee, who would have guessed? And, again, Star is just a headline-grabbing sideshow to the real story that is too big for the New South Wales government to think of tackling. Quick demonstration: Star's total gaming…
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Michael Pascoe: The latest casino scandal is just another sideshow
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Star Entertainment Unfit to Hold a Sydney Casino License

Following a widespread inquiry into its operations, Star Entertainment Group has been deemed to not be fit to hold a casino license in Sydney. The New South Wales (NSW) Independent Casino Commission (NICC) on Tuesday published the report from Adam Bell SC. considering its options for disciplinary action in response to Bell's findings and…
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Star Entertainment Unfit to Hold a Sydney Casino License
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'Frankly shocking': Inquiry says Star unfit to hold Sydney casino licence

SYDNEY, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Star Entertainment Group (SGR.AX), Australia's second biggest casino operator, has been found unfit to hold a casino licence in Sydney after an inquiry into alleged breaches of anti-money laundering laws and criminal infiltration released its report. Australia's New South Wales (NSW) state gambling regulator on Tuesday…
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'Frankly shocking': Inquiry says Star unfit to hold Sydney casino licence
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NSW Independent Casino Commission sends warning to operators

The New South Wales Independent Casino Commission has warned casinos in the state that they will face "very severe consequences" if they engage in misconduct. The commission, which came into force today, has unprecedented powers to monitor casino activities and act against operators who take part in money laundering or other criminal…
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NSW Independent Casino Commission sends warning to operators
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Banora Point Woman Bowled Over By $100,000 Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot Bounty

A Banora Point woman is beside herself after discovering her $100000 Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot win more than two weeks after the draw. The north-eastern New South Wales resident won the 1 Prize of $100000 in Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot draw 10647, drawn Wednesday 17 August 2022. The winning woman's ticket was unregistered, so lottery…
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The differences in Australian and European gambling laws

Trends indicate that more governments are shifting towards more lenient policies when it comes to gambling in their areas of control. However, not all legislatures and states are approaching the regulation of gambling at the same rate and in the same manner. Europe itself is composed of various nations that have different approaches to gambling…
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The differences in Australian and European gambling laws
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Australians overwhelming in support of banning gambling ads

Australians are known as some of the most prolific gamblers there are, but the nation is increasingly beginning to scrutinize the gambling industry illegal gambling platforms. The recent probes into Crown Resorts and Star Entertainment are helpful, bringing out fresh industry sores to public scrutiny, but they are also an opportunity to move past…
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Australians overwhelming in support of banning gambling ads
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Star casinos in Queensland allowed a suspicious gambler to carry on

The third day of hearings concluded on Thursday with revelations into Star Entertainment Group's former practices in relation to high roller customers piling on. Subject to public scrutiny at the request of the people overseeing the probe, yesterday's hearing highlighted a new issue with the Queensland casinos. The probe is looking into the Group's…
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Probe into Star Entertainment Group casinos begins

The long-anticipated probe into Star Entertainment Group in Queensland got underway on Tuesday morning this week, with the first day of hearing establishing that the company's Queensland properties may have been encouraging high-risk gamblers to visit and play at the property, local media ABC reported. The investigation, which is currently presided…
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Probe into Star Entertainment Group casinos begins
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Difference Between US, UK, and Australian Gambling Industries

Global gambling revenues are predicted to reach about $100 billion in 2023, with more than 20% of the world's population having gambled at least once. The United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom are among the countries where gambling has seen enormous expansion in recent years. The gaming industry is expanding at a breakneck pace in almost…
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Gambling advocates 'horrified' as Queensland pokies players lose record $301 million in a month, prompting calls for reform

As the nation faces a cost of living crisis, Queensland poker machine players have doubled down on losses, feeding a record $301.8 million into electronic gambling machines (EGMs) in July. Queenslanders spent more than $1 billion on pokies in pubs and clubs alone in the past four months Advocates say "gamble responsibly" messaging places blame on…
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Gambling advocates 'horrified' as Queensland pokies players lose record $301 million in a month, prompting calls for reform
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Chile Casino Executives’ Homes Raided Amidst Suspected Collusion

Chile's gaming industry scenery is not looking as bright as it could be and industry moves aren't hitting their stride as some might have expected, so a closer look at the future doesn't inspire too much confidence - not for the industry, and not for investors. Diario Financiero (DF) reported on August 10 that the homes of top executives from the…
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Chile Casino Executives’ Homes Raided Amidst Suspected Collusion
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“I’ll Remember This Phone Call Forever”: Eden Woman Welcomes Retirement With Wholesome $200,000 Lottery Win

An Eden woman has entered retirement in the best way imaginable after receiving a stunning boost of $200000 thanks to a recent Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot draw. The South Coast resident won the guaranteed 1st Prize of $200000 in Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot draw 1585, drawn Thursday 11 August 2022. When an official from The Lott dialled the New…
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“I’ll Remember This Phone Call Forever”: Eden Woman Welcomes Retirement With Wholesome $200,000 Lottery Win
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Crown Resorts Sydney finally opens casino floor

Long overdue, the arrival of the Crown Resorts casino in Sydney is finally at hand with the company launching its gaming floors at the Barangaroo property this Monday. It took the property some 18 months after the hospitality business welcomed its first guests to go ahead with the official opening. In the past year and a half, Crown Sydney casino…
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Crown Resorts Sydney finally opens casino floor
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The Crown Sydney VIP Casino Finally Opens Doors

After considerable difficulties and a major corporate makeover on August 8 Crown Resorts is finally opening its VIP casino at its AUD 2.2 billion ($1.6 billion) integrated casino resort the Crown Sydney, which was opened and commenced operations back in December 2020. The company faced delays in opening the casino not least because of…
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The Crown Sydney VIP Casino Finally Opens Doors
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Banned Australian Gambler Who Lost $950,000 Sues Casino

An Australian gambler who lost AUD$950000 at The Star casino in Sydney has gone to court to overturn the ban she was later given, claiming her membership was withdrawn for no reason. Beauty therapist Kim Huyen Tran Nguyen has launched a lawsuit in the New South Wales Supreme court against the casino, alleging that the one-year ban she was handed in…
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Banned Australian Gambler Who Lost $950,000 Sues Casino
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How pokies has boomed online

Pokie is the name given to casino slot games in Australia and New Zealand, where the game has been enjoyed for a number of decades. Here is a history of pokies and how it evolved into a game played predominantly online. In the 1950s, pokies were first introduced to Australia in the Tasmania region by a gaming company known as Aristocrat. Then in…
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How pokies has boomed online
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Crown Sydney Opens as Regulator Granted Provisional Casino License

The long-awaited launch of Crown Resorts' luxury casino at the Crown Sydney is finally about to happen. Australia's first and only VIP casino will officially open and commence operations on August 8, 2022. The Crown Sydney announced the opening date for its luxury casino venue at its skyscraper hotel in Barangaroo after it was finally granted a…
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Crown Sydney Opens as Regulator Granted Provisional Casino License
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“Happy Birthday To Me!”: Rankin Park Woman Revels In $100,000 Lucky Lotteries Win

A Rankin Park woman who initially thought she'd won $10000 has rejoiced in her good fortune after realising she actually scored $100000 in a recent Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot draw. The Newcaslte resident won the guaranteed 1st Prize of $100000 in Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot draw 10611, drawn Tuesday 12 July 2022. Confirming her win with an…
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“Happy Birthday To Me!”: Rankin Park Woman Revels In $100,000 Lucky Lotteries Win
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Aussies Crown Set To Slip With $100m Fine Possible

Crown Casino in Melbourne, Australia could be set to be hit with a fine of up to AU $100m after the Victorian Gambling And Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) began another raft of disciplinary proceedings against the casino. The state of Victoria had already completed their initial investigation into the goings-on at the casino, and as part of that…
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Aussies Crown Set To Slip With $100m Fine Possible
Casino Guru

VGCCC investigates Crown Melbourne’s responsible gambling

The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has opened new disciplinary proceedings against Crown Melbourne Limited, a company owned by Crown Resorts. The new regulatory rules in New South Wales came into effect on Friday as confirmed by the VGCCC which now will launch such proceedings even if one instance of wrongdoing is…
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VGCCC investigates Crown Melbourne’s responsible gambling
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Crown risks $100m fine in latest responsible gambling probe

This follows on from the state's initial investigation, but deals with findings that suggest Crown allegedly violated elements of the Responsible Services of Gambling regulations, rather than focusing on money laundering or links to groups suspected of organised crime. Victoria's Royal Commission first found Crown inadequate to hold a licence in…
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Crown risks $100m fine in latest responsible gambling probe
Daily Mail Online

OzLotto draw 1481 rises to more than $30million before Tuesday night draw

OzLotto has jumped to a massive $30million jackpot as officials reveal the top lottery entry type and numbers most likely to create instant millionaires. According to TheLott officials, a System 8 entry has yielded more big wins than any other ticket type while the hottest numbers are 45, 3, 5, 12, 16, 21 and 25. 'Our team might not have a crystal…
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OzLotto draw 1481 rises to more than $30million before Tuesday night draw
Daily Mail Online

Aussie wins $60million Powerball jackpot

A lucky Aussie has become a multi-millionaire after taking out Powerball's $60 million jackpot. The numbers for Thursday night's draw were 22, 6, 1, 16, 17, 29 and 11. The Powerball number was 2. One-in-six Australians were expected to have a ticket in draw 1363. It's believed that the winning ticket was purchased in NSW or the ACT. The numbers for…
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Aussie wins $60million Powerball jackpot
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Lismore Flood Survivor’s $100,000 Lucky Lotteries Win A Welcome Change Of Fortune

A Lismore man's flood recovery efforts have been given a welcome boost after winning $100000 in today's Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot draw. The Northern New South Wales player won the 1st Prize of $100000 in Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot draw 10576, drawn Wednesday 25 May 2022. An official from The Lott contacted the elated man immediately after…
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Lismore Flood Survivor’s $100,000 Lucky Lotteries Win A Welcome Change Of Fortune
World Casino News

Casino Canberra set to change hands

In Australia and casino operator Aquis Entertainment Limited has reportedly signed an agreement to offload its Casino Canberra property to Capital Leisure and Entertainment Proprietary Limited for approximately $35.85 million. According to a report from Inside Asian Gaming, the Canberra-headquartered firm recently agreed a share purchase deal that…
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Casino Canberra set to change hands
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Thursday’s $60 Million Powerball Draw

One or more Aussies could wake up this Friday the 13 as a newly-minted millionaire if they take home a slice of Thursday night's $60 million Powerball prize. With no Powerball division one winners during the past four draws, the game's jackpot has soared to $60 million - the third biggest Australian lottery jackpot offered so far this year. Up to…
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Thursday’s $60 Million Powerball Draw
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All Aboard! Holiday On The Horizon For A Gladesville Man With $100,000 Lottery Win

A long-awaited interstate holiday is on the itinerary for a Gladesville man who scored a $100000 prize in yesterday's Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot draw. The North Shore resident won the 1st Prize of $100000 in Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot draw 10567, drawn Monday 9 May 2022. As well as winning the 1st Prize, the New South Wales player also won a…
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All Aboard! Holiday On The Horizon For A Gladesville Man With $100,000 Lottery Win
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Australian Newsagent Sues Man Over $63m Lottery Win

An Australian newsagent has filed legal action against a local man, claiming that he falsely said that he is due a share of an AU$63m lottery win. [Image: Shutterstock.com] A newsagent in Australia has taken a man to court for pretending that he is due a AU$260000 (US$186375) share in an AU$63m (US$45m) lottery win. splitting the AU$126m (US$90m)…
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Australian Newsagent Sues Man Over $63m Lottery Win
The Washington Post

In Australia, slot machines are everywhere. So is gambling addiction.

SYDNEY - One by one, the men and women recounted lives ruined, relationships severed, bank accounts emptied. A young father stared at the ceiling in shame as he described another relapse. A burly man's voice broke as he recalled stealing from his sons' piggy bank to fuel his habit. A woman on zoom clutched her cat to her chest as she described…
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In Australia, slot machines are everywhere. So is gambling addiction.
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Countries where online gambling is legal

It is legal in many countries, and in some countries, gambling is allowed only in specialized zones. Although there are lands that have a legal casino, their policies are mainly aimed at tightening the conditions of the online gambling industry. In many countries, online gambling is illegal. This law also applies to casinos. On the other hand, the…
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Irish Examiner

Growing concern over link between video game loot boxes and problem gambling

Children buying loot boxes in video games "is setting up a relationship with gambling their brain isn't ready for", after a new study found a link between the purchasing of such loot boxes with gambling problems in adolescents. Introduced in video games in the last decade, a loot box is where a player can purchase an item in the game for real money…
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Growing concern over link between video game loot boxes and problem gambling
Gambling News

Marlow Hotel Group Investigated over Incentives to Problem Gamblers

NSW Regulator Investigates Marlow Hotel Group-owned venues and their practices to entice chronic poker machine addicts with alcohol and cash. Marlow is the same company that became a recent target of New South Wales gaming regulator for a different, but similar, reason. The company owns the Rose and Crown, which received a fine of $107358…
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Marlow Hotel Group Investigated over Incentives to Problem Gamblers
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Quarterly gambling losses in NSW, Victoria fell by US$1.27 billion during 2021 lockdowns

Household gambling expenditure in Australia's two most populous states fell by AU$1.7 billion (US$1.27 billion) in the September quarter of 2021 - the height of Australia's COVID-19 pandemic - according to the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). In a new report titled "Tracking consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic", the RBA found that household…
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Quarterly gambling losses in NSW, Victoria fell by US$1.27 billion during 2021 lockdowns
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Sydney Bars Allegedly Gave Slot Machine Addicts Free Cash

Liquor and Gaming New South Wales (NSW) has launched an investigation into a Sydney hotel group. plied slot machine addicts with alcohol and cash handouts Two gamblers and one ex-employee of Marlow Hotel Group claim the firm's venues plied slot machine addicts with alcohol and cash handouts to keep them gambling. According to The Daily Mail on…
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Sydney Bars Allegedly Gave Slot Machine Addicts Free Cash
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Winning Workday For Macksville Man With $100,000 Lottery Win!

A Macksville man about to start his work shift has been blown away by the revelation he won $100000 in today's Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot draw. The Nambucca Valley resident won the guaranteed 1st Prize of $100000 in Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot draw 10552, drawn Monday 11 April 2022. As well as winning the 1st Prize, the New South Wales winner…
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Winning Workday For Macksville Man With $100,000 Lottery Win!
The Signal

Modern Gambling in Australia: Rules and Tendencies

The Australian gaming market has always been captivating for both foreigners and locals. It gives plenty of opportunities and requires careful and attentive tactics before placing the first stake. Over time, it has become obvious how interconnected the life of Aussies is with gambling. According to statistics, the number of individuals who apply…
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Modern Gambling in Australia: Rules and Tendencies
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The Star Sydney Casino CCTV Footage Raises Concerns

CCTV footage from The Star Sydney casino back in 2018 has thrown up some serious concerns about money laundering at the property. The release of the footage came as part of an ongoing royal commission into the casino. junket operator was running its own private gaming salon The video shows a worker for the Macau-based junket operator SunCity…
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The Star Sydney Casino CCTV Footage Raises Concerns
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Star Hid AU$900m in Gambling Transactions From Banks

The Star allegedly lied to banks and categorized AU$900m (US$660.5m) worth of gambling transactions as hotel expenses. [Image: Shutterstock.com] The Star Entertainment Group allegedly hid AU$900m (US$660.5m) worth of Chinese gambling transactions from banks, an inquiry into the Australian casino company has heard. The operator disguised the money…
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Star Hid AU$900m in Gambling Transactions From Banks
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How Much Tax Do Casinos Pay Uk?

of profits will rise from 15% to 21% on 1 October 2019, though that rate will still remain low by comparison. A UK casino's earnings determine how much it is taxed. The income tax rate can range between 15% and 50% on winnings from games such as poker, poker, and blackjack, depending on the location. In contrast, the tax rate for land-based slots…
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The US Sun

I scooped lottery jackpot but almost lost it all for this minor reason

A WOMAN has revealed the incredible moment that she won the £40000 lottery jackpot despite initially believing it was a "scam." The lucky winner, from New South Wales, Australia clinched the top prize after purchasing a ticket for the Oz lotto drawn on February 25. However, she initially avoided multiple calls and emails from company operators as…
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I scooped lottery jackpot but almost lost it all for this minor reason