Day: 26 April 2018

Crown Resorts Could Face Regulatory Fine for Blanking-Buttons Scheme in Melbourne Venue

Thu 26 Apr 2018 14.28 Olivia Cole
Crown Resorts Could Face Regulatory Fine for Blanking-Buttons Scheme in Melbourne Venue

Crown Casino, one of the largest gambling operators in Australia, could suffer a hefty fine by local regulatory authorities, over the allegations of illegally modifying the betting buttons of approximately 20 of its poker machines. According to media reports, sources familiar with the matter have told the ABC News that the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) is expected to announce the penalty as early as tomorrow. Rumour has it that the monetary penalty could amount to up to AU$300,000 and will include a letter of censure, too,…

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Florida Legislators Say No to Special Session on Gambling Market Expansion

Thu 26 Apr 2018 8.06 Daniel Williams
Florida Legislators Say No to Special Session on Gambling Market Expansion

Florida legislators decided to leave the matter whether to expand gambling in the state to local voters to decide upon in November. After spending weeks in trying to find out a solution to the ongoing difficulties with the state’s deal with the local Seminole Tribe, Florida legislative leaders revealed that they were unable to agree on possible gambling expansion. That is why they chose not to have a special legislative session in May. This decision means that it is the state voters who are to decide who exactly (they or…

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