NSW Premier Addresses ClubsNSW Boss Claims That His Faith Affected His Proposed Gambling Policy Reforms

NSW Premier Addresses ClubsNSW Boss Claims That His Faith Affected His Proposed Gambling Policy Reforms

New South Wales (NSW) Premier Dominic Perrottet has been supported by some of his political rivals as he criticised Josh Landis, the boss of ClubsNSW, who claimed that the recently announced gambling reforms were informed by Perrottet’s “catholic gut” rather than evidence. The explosive claims made by Mr Landis fuelled even bigger controversy in the state, with the Premier attacking the ClubsNSW boss for what he said. The leader of the Opposition, Chris Minns, and other NSW politicians also supported Mr. Perrottet’s efforts to make the local gambling sector better…

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NSW Gambling Industry Unveils New Code of Conduct in Response to Recent Mandatory Gaming Card Discussions

NSW Gambling Industry Unveils New Code of Conduct in Response to Recent Mandatory Gaming Card Discussions

At a time when gambling is becoming quite a controversial issue in the New South Wales (NSW) upcoming election, the local gambling industry has released a code of conduct seeking to suspend suspected criminals from accessing its services in the state. For the time being, the organisation representing the regulated clubs and pubs offering poker machines in the state – ClubsNSW – is opposing the move for the implementation of so-called mandatory cashless gaming cards, saying that the evidence presented so far does not prove that the proposed measure will…

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New Research Finds Restricted Gambling Advertising Could Minimise Gambling-Related Harm among Brits

New Research Finds Restricted Gambling Advertising Could Minimise Gambling-Related Harm among Brits

A new review of evidence has revealed that the restriction of gambling advertising could reduce the potential negative effects of the practice, especially on vulnerable customers. Researchers from the University of Sheffield and Glasgow have inspected and analysed the relationship between people’s exposure to gambling advertising and their intentions, attitudes and behaviours that may be associated with an increased risk of facing gambling-related harm, such as debt, crime, physical and mental health issues, job losses and relationship problems. The scientists’ team analysed a total of eight reviews in the field…

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Traffic to UK Black Market Gambling Platforms Tripled during 2022 World Cup in Qatar, BGC Warns

Traffic to UK Black Market Gambling Platforms Tripled during 2022 World Cup in Qatar, BGC Warns

New data unveiled by the trade body representing the regulated gambling industry in the UK has shown that the number of local punters visiting unregulated black market gambling platforms on the Internet tripled during the 2022 World Cup. This week, the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) referenced research held by Yield Sec when citing some data, according to which a total of 250,000 British people visited black market websites in December alone. In comparison, the number of local punters who visited such websites in 2021 was significantly lower – 80,000.…

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Big Punters Are Driven to Black Market Bookmakers Due to “Intrusive” and “Unnecessary” Affordability Checks, British Bloodstock Agent Says

Big Punters Are Driven to Black Market Bookmakers Due to “Intrusive” and “Unnecessary” Affordability Checks, British Bloodstock Agent Says

A top bloodstock agent, who has also described himself as a serious punter, has shared that he and a large number of his fellow big bettors have already turned to bookmakers operating on the black market as a result of the intrusive source-of-funds and affordability checks. Bernard Cullinane, the bloodstock agent behind Princess Zoe, revealed that, apart from him, many other serious bettors had no other choice but to take their business to companies that operate without the necessary licence on the unregulated black market. He explained that the draconian…

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NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet Still Seeking Support on Proposed Ban on Political Contributions from Pokie Clubs and Pubs

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet Still Seeking Support on Proposed Ban on Political Contributions from Pokie Clubs and Pubs

The Government of New South Wales (NSW) is considering whether to fully suspend political donations from establishments offering so-called pokies in an effort to minimise the gambling industry’s impact on legislative matters across the state. Reports have shown that NSW clubs donated a combined amount of AU$632,000 to the three major political parties in the state in the 10-and-a-half-year period from January 2011 to June 2021. Under the provisions of the existing legislation of New South Wales, gambling operators are not permitted to donate any money to local political parties.…

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The National Trainers Federation Warns That Proposed Affordability Checks Could Have Extremely Negative Impact on British Racing

The National Trainers Federation Warns That Proposed Affordability Checks Could Have Extremely Negative Impact on British Racing

The body that represents the current holders of a trainer’s licence under the British Horse Racing Rules of Racing has warned that intrusive affordability checks could have a potentially “catastrophic” effect on the UK racing industry. Paul Johnson, the chief executive officer of the National Trainers Federation (NTF), shared that British punters have been brought into a state of confusion as a result of some poorly-targeted measures that have already been taking a huge financial toll on the sector. As Casino Guardian already reported, so-called affordability checks are expected to…

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Media Investigation Shows Online Gambling Giants Provide Bets on Cricket Matches Involving Underage Players

Media Investigation Shows Online Gambling Giants Provide Bets on Cricket Matches Involving Underage Players

The Australian child protection watchdog has been outraged by the fact that three of the largest gambling operators in Australia are providing wagers on international cricket games involving underage players. An investigation of ABC News has unveiled that TAB, Sportsbet and bet365 have been offering bets on the first edition of the Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup that is taking place in South Africa from January 14th to 29th, 2023. Almost 50% of the Australian players who have been taking part in the matches were under the age of 18,…

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UK Member of Parliament Criticises the UKGC for Being “Out of Control”

UK Member of Parliament Criticises the UKGC for Being “Out of Control”

It is not uncommon for gambling regulatory bodies to be facing criticism from certain players in the industry while doing their job to ensure operators follow the rules. This time, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), which has a solid record of going after gambling companies when they fail to meet their licence conditions or violate the country’s gambling laws, is also receiving attacks from some political figures, with one legislator calling the regulator “out of control”. Despite the fact that the major gambling regulator in the UK has collected more…

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Labour Party’s Strategy Suffers Serious Backlash but NSW Treasurer Refuses to Comment on the Proposed AU$1,000 Pokie Daily Limit

Labour Party’s Strategy Suffers Serious Backlash but NSW Treasurer Refuses to Comment on the Proposed AU$1,000 Pokie Daily Limit

Matt Kean, the treasurer of New South Wales (NSW), has refused to explain whether he believes that a poker machine spending limit of AU$1,000 a day is too high after he criticised the cashless gaming plan proposed by the opposition, saying that their strategy will enrage the local gambling industry. The Coalition Government is currently facing increasing pressure to release more information about its much-expected cashless gaming card. As Casino Guardian previously reported, Premier Dominic Perrottet has insisted on the implementation of the so-called cashless gaming card in New South…

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