Politicians Should Not Favor the Irish Gambling Sector, Anti-Gambling Campaigners Say

Politicians Should Not Favor the Irish Gambling Sector, Anti-Gambling Campaigners Say

Irish anti-gambling campaigners have called for the implementation of a fair set of rules that would apply to everyone in the sector ahead of passing the lawmakers’ landmark gambling legislation, following some revelations that a number of politicians have attended a recent event organised by some bookmakers. According to reports, several Senators and Government Teachta Dálas (TDs) attended a corporate hospitality event which took place at the Punchestown Racecourse in April. As revealed by the Irish Daily Mail, the Irish Bookmakers Association (IBA) paid for three tables at the event,…

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Queensland Authorities to Implement Tougher Gambling Laws with Penalties of Up to AU$50 Million for Misbehaving Casino Companies

Queensland Authorities to Implement Tougher Gambling Laws with Penalties of Up to AU$50 Million for Misbehaving Casino Companies

After some controversial anti-money laundering practices have been revealed during the ongoing probe into the Star Entertainment Group in the state of New South Wales (NSW) and a number of former investigations into Crown Resorts, the Government of Queensland has decided to unveil stricter gambling legislation. Under the provisions of the tougher gambling laws, there will be monetary penalties of up to AU$50 million for operators that are found to have violated the rules. Shannon Fentiman, who is the Minister for Justice and Attorney-General, noted that the proposed changes in…

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