The landscape of Australian sports betting may be changing dramatically in the near future. Last week, multiple sources confirmed that Australian-based sportsbook PointsBet is looking to sell its Australian business to NTD Play Limited. NTD Play Limited is best known for Betr. The transaction would continue Betr’s acquisition trend. The...
Are youths in Australia overly exposed to gambling-like products? The Australian Gaming and Screen Alliance (AGSA) believes this to be so. The organisation has recently spoken out against the dangers of loot crates in online gaming. They think that loot crates are forms of gambling and are causing physical and...
Shaquille O'Neal may be one of the all-time greats in the NBA, but he is leaving fans less than impressed with his stint as a spokesman for PointsBet. The four-time NBA champion signed as a PointsBet brand ambassador in January 2021 and has been regularly seen in commercials for the...
Australia's financial crime watchdog has officially begun civil proceedings against SkyCity Adelaide. The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) announced last week it is initiating civil penalty proceedings against the New Zealand casino. The proceedings come after an extensive investigation against the casino. AUSTRAC is levying numerous charges against...
Are you ready for the 2023 World Series of Poker? Yes, we realise it is still 2022, but that hasn't stopped Caesars from announcing the dates for the 2023 WSOP. WSOP organisers have revealed that the 2023 World Series of Poker will run from May 30 through July 18, 2023,...
The Greens in NSW are effectively declaring war on pokies across the state. Over the weekend, multiple sources are reporting on plans from the Greens that seek to phase pokies out of pubs and clubs over the next decade. The plan will enact many other changes, including cashless gambling cards...
GambleAware has recently released stats for 2021/22 for England, Scotland, and Wales, and it shows some very encouraging statistics. The report shows approximately 63% of those who stopped treatment in the last year completed the entire treatment course. Furthermore, over 90% of those that sought treatment noted an improvement in...
Credit cards are among the more popular options for funding accounts at online casinos and online sportsbooks. Visa and MasterCard payments are allowed by some banks, but others currently prohibit the use of credit cards for online gambling. Recently, the Australian Banking Association revealed that it is backing a proposal to...
Social online casinos are a fun way to play casino games without spending real money. There are options to purchase virtual coins and upgrades, but these are optional. Currently, social casinos operate legally in Australia, but that may soon change. A parliamentary inquiry will soon determine whether these casinos constitute...
Aussie governments have gambling venues in their crosshairs, and New Zealand is the latest government to impose new rules on gambling venues. On Friday, news broke about new rules for gambling operators targeting venues that operate pokies. The new rules look to minimise gambling harm and look to make pokies...
