New Zealand is advancing toward a significant transformation of its online gambling landscape with the upcoming Online Gambling Bill expected to establish a regulated market that will feature up to 15 online gaming licenses.

The benefits of emerging AI technologies give rise to many legal considerations and may expose businesses to risk if appropriate safeguards are not enacted.

Not all AML/CTF advisory services offer the same level of expertise or depth of analysis. Choosing the right provider can make a significant difference to the quality and effectiveness of a gaming venue, pub or hotel’s AML/CTF program.

Liquor & Gaming NSW recently completed 200+ compliance inspections of cash dispensing facilities at hotels and registered clubs. Here are their findings.

To shed light on anti-money laundering challenges and best practices for gaming venues, Senet’s Advisory and Compliance Principal, Alexandra Hoskins, sat down with Mike Barouche from the Australian Hotels Association Victoria (AHA (Vic)).

The Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024 (Vic) (Bill) was read in the Legislative Assembly for a second time on 27 November 2024.

We’re delighted to release the 2024 edition of Chambers and Partners Gaming Law Global Practice Guide - Gaming Law Trends and Developments.

Australia has witnessed significant enforcement actions in response to Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) non-compliance and gambling industry compliance generally.

The Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024 (Vic) (Bill) was read in the Legislative Assembly for a second time on 27 November 2024.

The Tasmanian government has this week announced  a deferral of the introduction of cashless gaming in the state.

Senet is pleased to once again deliver the Australian chapter of the ICLG Comparative Legal Guide: Gambling Laws and Regulations Australia 2025.

While operating multiple brands under a single wagering license offers advantages such as resource sharing and the ability to target specific customer segments, it also presents challenges…

From 29 September 2024, more stringent customer identification and pre-verification requirements applicable to WSPs will come into force across all Australian jurisdictions.

Poorly drafted and unfair contract terms and conditions can exacerbate the level of customer complaints received by operators and in turn regulatory bodies.

Each Australian state and the Australian Capital Territory has, over the last seven years, introduced tax regimes which apply to licensed wagering service providers (WSP) including bookmakers, betting exchange operators and corporate bookmakers known as point of consumption tax (POCT).

AUSTRAC’s recently released Money Laundering in Australia and Terrorism Financing in Australia National Risk Assessments are important reading for gambling industry participants.

The newly constituted Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission (NTRWC) has issued a timely reminder to Northern Territory sports bookmaking licensees to review their terms and conditions.

Hospitality and Racing NSW has released its Regulatory Priorities, July to December 2024 (Regulatory Priorities).

With the 2024 Paris Olympics fast approaching and community excitement growing, businesses will look for opportunities to benefit from the profile and interest in the event.

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has recently outlined its compliance priorities for 2024-25 with a number of notable focus areas for participants in the gambling sector.

Australian Government, Attorney-General's Department - Paper 5: Broader reforms to simplify, clarify and modernise the regime

In the NT, “revenue units” are used as a simple way of maintaining the real value of specified fees and charges while taking into account inflation. In the NT, fees and charges are often described as being multiples of a “revenue unit” rather than dollars.

The National Consumer Protection Framework (NCPF) outlines the requirements for activity statements which are to be provided to active wagering customers of each wagering service provider in Australia.

Part 3 of Series “I have a bookmaking licence now what?”

Before a bookmaker can legally offer a market on a particular sport, and accept bets on that sport, the bookmaker must first have in place a “product fee and integrity agreement” (also known as a “PFIA”) with the relevant sports controlling body that governs that sport in Australia (should one exist).

One of the major threats faced by B2C industries, including the wagering and sports betting industry, is credential stuffing.

Part 1 of Series: “I have a bookmaking licence now what?”

Read the full article on the AUSTRAC website.

Read the full article on the Asia Gaming Benefit LinkedIn page.

Read the full article published on the International Association of Gaming Regulators website.

From 1 July 2024, the NSW Government will introduce Responsible Gambling Officers (RGOs) in licensed venues.

Gaming machines represent a major investment and element of the offering for many clubs and pubs across Australia, and it is no surprise that they want consumers to know about their gaming machines on offer.

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Gambling Harm Awareness Week

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The distribution of Australian sports data into foreign jurisdictions

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licensing and taxation of gambling activities in Australia

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Gambling Reform

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Gambling Reform

Legal Guides

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Online Wagering

The Legal 500

From 30 March 2023, all licensed online wagering service providers and licensed bookmakers in Australia will be required to display new nationally consistent gambling messaging...

Comparative Guides

Comparative Guides

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Compliance Checklist

The Northern Territory Racing Commission (the Commission) has previously advised licensees that they should not accept and pay bets using cryptocurrency.

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A new national gambling self-exclusion register (Register) is about to be launched in Australia, named ‘BetStop’.

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The Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024 (Vic) (Bill) was read in the Legislative Assembly for a second time on 27 November 2024.

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Launched this week in Australia, the Million Dollar Vax campaign targets small and large businesses and those in lower socio-economic circumstances and vulnerable communities...

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The starting point for this discussion is that VIP rewards programs are legitimate tools to recognise and reward customer loyalty and provide a differentiated and more bespoke service to higher spending players.

It is terribly easy to avoid risks by creating cumbersome regulations and blunt barriers to entry. But without risk there is no innovation...

With the recent closure of land-based casinos, retail wagering venues and gaming venues, sign-ups to online gambling operators are increasing at a significant rate as retail customers shift to online.