Gaming Law 2023 Australia Global Practice Guides Chambers and Partners

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1. Introduction

1.1 Current Outlook and Recent Changes

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In 2023, a survey and reviews of the Lan d-Base Casino Opelator ended, and the final measures (in the case of online gaming) of the State Customer Defense System (NCPF) were implemented, and many changes were introduced. there were.

These measures are renewed the regulation base of gambling in Australia. Among them, it includes more strict tests on the ownership of gambling business, management, and entering business, and additional measures for gambling.

The final size of NCPF was sold in 2023. This ended in Australia, a member of the 1 0-serious attitude toward gambling, which began in November 2018.

Awareness of the Australian Money Launding and Terrorist Financing Act (Anti-Money Laudering and Terrorist Financing Acts) Australian Mid (Australian Mid (Australian Mid) -Reporting and Analysis of Transactions has conducted a survey on the main casinos and corporate bookstores in Australia.

Crown Melbourne and Crown Perth were fined A$450 million in the Federal Court of Australia for significant and continuing non-compliance with AML/CFT obligations. In addition, AUSTRAC has commenced civil and criminal proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia against The Star and SkyCity for breaching AML/CFT laws.

The casino investigations also have implications for other sectors of the Australian gambling industry. The New South Wales (NSW) regulator, Liquor & Gaming NSW (LGNSW), is overseeing four trials of cashless playing methods for slot machines (also known as slot machines). These trials include the use of systems that allow slot machines in clubs and hotels to use no cash and the use of technology to verify customer data. The trials will be evaluated by independent researchers, with results expected to be published by the end of 2023.

An investigation into online gambling and its impact on problem gamblers has concluded, with a federal parliamentary committee releasing its final report in June 2023. The report, titled "Win a little, lose a lot", makes 31 recommendations that are currently being considered by the Australian Government.

Recent amendments now require online gaming operators to know their customers before providing certain services, such as before opening a gaming account.

AUSTRAC continues to scrutinise online gaming operators' procedures more closely to ensure they comply with their AML/CFT obligations. In September 2022, AUSTRAC launched an enforcement investigation into Entain Australia, and in November ordered Sportsbet and bet365 to appoint separate external auditors to assess their compliance with applicable AML/CFT laws. The outcome of these reviews is yet to be seen.

The latest changes are explained in more detail below. AUSTRAC Proceedings

Crown Proceedings

On 1 March 2022, AUSTRAC commenced civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia against Crown Melbourne and Crown Perth ("Crown") for alleged serious and persistent breaches of AML/CFT laws.

On 11 July 2023, the Federal Court approved a settlement agreement between AUSTRAC and Crown for the payment of A$450 million in relation to Crown's misconduct.

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Star's lawsuit procedure

On November 30, 2022, Australak filed a lawsuit to the Star Pty Limited and Star Entertainment QLD Limited (hereinafter referred to as "STAR") to the Australian Federation Court for allegedly violating the Under/FT law.

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Hearings were held in the Federal Court in February and July 2023. If the matter is not resolved sooner, hearings are scheduled to commence on 4 March 2024.

SkyCity Occupation Proceedings

On 7 December 2022, AUSTRAC commenced civil and criminal proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia against SkyCity Adelaide Pty Limited ("SkyCity Adelaide") for alleged breaches of AML/CFT laws.

As with its proceedings against Star Entities, AUSTRAC alleges that SkyCity Adelaide failed to comply with various AML/CFT laws.

The matter is currently being heard in the Federal Court, with further hearings expected in the coming months.

Pending the outcome of the Federal Court proceedings against SkyCity Adelaide, the South Australian government has dropped its independent proceedings against SkyCity Adelaide and appointed an independent regulator to monitor SkyCity Adelaide's compliance with the law.

Casino review updates in Victoria, Western Australia, Fresh Afternoon Wales and Queensland

Victoria

The main recommendation of the conducted Victorian Royal Commission report (released 15 October 2021) was the appointment of a dedicated manager (for two years from 1 January 2022) to oversee Crown Melbourne's performance and monitor how Crown Melbourne mitigates the difficulties and deficiencies found by the Royal Commission.

The dedicated manager will report on his work every two years to the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) and the Victorian government. A full report is expected in January 2024.

The Special Manager's interim and final reports will play a key role in the VGCCC's decision on whether Crown Melbourne can regain its casino operator license in Melbourne. It is understood that a decision will be made within three months of the submission of the Special Manager's final report.

Western Australia

Similar to Victoria, the Western Australian government has established an Independent Monitor Office to oversee, monitor and report on Crown Perth's two-year history change project. This was one of the key appointments out of 59 in the Czarist Commission's report submitted to the Western Australian government on 4 March 2022. The Independent Monitor's role began on 31 October 2022.

On March 16, 2023, the West Australian government proposed a personal official answer to the Tsurist Committee's report. The government approved that out of the 59 recommendations, 49 and 8 were basically supportive and partial. The slot machine is only available at the casino, so one recommendation is not applied. The government stated that some advice had already been fulfilled, and in 2023 it would have revised laws to actually fulfill other councils.

Star on January 19, 2024-Special manager's goal to monitor profits work. The autonomous committee for casinos in New Southwales may review the conclusions of Star Casino License's suspensions in New Southwales, which is close to the expiration date of special manager abilities.

Queensland

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National Customer Defense System

In 2023, NKZP final measures were sold to end the NKZP 10 measures.

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Staff survey

Until March 30, 2023, an existing employee of an online shop operator who participates in providing proposals that contrary to Talifs, or may affect the relocation of proposals against Talifs. I needed to study serious layouts.

Online shop operators new employees had to take ful l-fledged layouts for bets before starting work for one month after starting work.

Employees who have endured a serious study of Ray Out in betting should r e-train every day.

Always inform gambling

From 30 March 2023, online gaming operators will have to apply prescribed serious gambling slogans when advertising their offers in online shops, on their sites and in their applications.

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BetStop - State Registration of Exceptions

The introduction of BetStop was subsequently canceled, and the operator was initially entertained by the Australian Communications and Media (ACMA) department, which emerged from the records. ACMA subsequently approved IXUP Limited Company to operate BetStop.

Betstop was launched on 21 August 2023. It gives Australian residents the opportunity to self-exclude for three months, with some self-exclusion from all licensed online gambling operators.

Online IGR operators must comply with the requirements for Betstop as set out in the Interactive Gambling Act (IGA) 2001 and the Interactive Gambling Registry (National Self-Exclusion Register) Regulations 2022 (NSER Regulations). Online gaming operators must

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In the first two months of BetStop, it was reported that around 10. 000 people had registered, with the most common registration being a lifetime ban.

Customer identity verification

Recently, the NCPF's arrangements for completing customer identity verification have been further modified to require verification to be completed before opening a customer account. This requirement came into force on 29 September 2023 in line with the requirements of the AML/CFT Act.

Report of the Federal Parliamentary Committee on Online Gambling

The report of the Federal Parliamentary Committee on Online Gambling, "You win little, you lose more", was published on 28 June 2023 after a long-term investigation into online gambling and its impact on people who have experienced harm from gambling.

The Inquiry Committee considered written submissions from various stakeholders and individuals, held public hearings and interviewed representatives of gaming regulators, gambling operators and other organisations involved in the online gambling ecosystem.

The report contains 31 recommendations. The recommendations suggest a range of regulatory measures to combat gambling harm. The Australian Government is considering the report and its recommendations. If implemented, the recommendations are expected to have a significant impact on how licensed online gambling operators do business in Australia, particularly in terms of promoting and advertising their services.

The main recommendations are:

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Classification of social and computer games

The Federal Government was considering proposals to change Australia's classification system for computer and social games. The Government announced that it will introduce mandatory minimum standards for classification requirements for computer and social games containing similar content from September 2024.

This reflects the unanimous agreement of each Australian state and territory in the Leadership Update on Computer Games Classification ("Management").

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For paid busking and other forms of in-game purchases related to randomness, the minimum will be M (not recommended for children under 15 years of age).

Games that include social casino and other gambling will be classified as R18+ (adults only).
Northern Territory Cotton Commission consultation

On 14 March 2023, the Northern Territory Health Commission (NTRC) sent a draft code of practice for reducing gambling harm to online IGR operators licensed by the NTRC for comment.

After considering the review received on 17 October 2023, the NTRC sent a draft code of practice for reducing gambling harm to licensed online IGR operators for comment. The draft code sets out minimum standards that should be implemented to reduce the risk of harm to people from online gambling. The obligations set out in the draft code are:

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Requirements for identifying at-risk customers and procedures for interacting with such customers;

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Prohibition of incitement and restriction of advertising;
Staff training and requirement of around 3 people to have every opportunity to interact with customers or potential customers;
Existence of objective and transparent terms;
Requirements regarding contractual relationships between licensed gaming operators and third parties (such as affiliates).
Identifying minors and restricting their access to betting offers.
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Updates on public gaming can be found in section 4. 3 Current or upcoming configurations.

Esports

Export restrictions in Australia

Sports bookmakers licensed by the state of Nordland are permitted to bet on certain official tournaments and/or sporting events. However, some states prohibit betting on exports.

Measures in Australia

In 2020, Victoria Police in Australia investigated this precedent of phishing in sporting matches of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. As a result of the investigation, five people were charged with match fixing offences.

In 2022, two Victorians were charged with match fixing following an investigation into suspicious bookmaking during esports competitions. The people pleaded guilty and sanctions included orders to repay winnings to online gambling operators and a 12-month good behaviour obligation for both.

Esports remains a form of work in the limelight in Australia, and the emergence of the esports section will follow in the footsteps of the establishment of esports betting. This was made possible by the COVID-19 pandemic, for example, esports became hugely popular as more and more events were held and more operators invested in how to understand and communicate betting on esports.

Fantasy sports

If fantasy sports are considered gambling in Australia, to be legal they must usually be offered under a sports bookmaker's license and be subject to the same rules that apply to online gambling offers.

Skill games

Gambling regulations in Australia vary widely depending on the state and country where they are offered. It is therefore important that operators familiarize themselves with the applicable state or local laws and regulatory policies when considering whether it is legal or permissible for them to offer games of skill.

As a result, before arranging games with cheap skill, operators must study the normative foundations in depth. In some states and countries in online gaming, professionalism is prohibited, but in practice, it may be a prerequisite for the uncertainty of operators offering their own games with professionalism in Australia.

Blockchain or cryptocurrency

The use of blockchain technology in gambling is not permitted in Australia. Recently, the introduction of non-grand tokens (NFTs) has led to an increase in the number of online operators keen on proposing in the way of gambling in Australia.

If adopted, the Interactive Gambling (Loans, etc.) Amendment Bill 2023 (submitted in September 2023) will prohibit the introduction of digital currency units (cryptocurrency numbers) in online games (see paragraph 3. 7 " " in the latest or upcoming legislative amendments).

In Australia, online gambling is regulated at the federal level in accordance with the IGA. However, in coordination with the principles established in the IGA, Australian states and countries have brilliantly regulated Internet gambling in their respective jurisdictions on the basis of corresponding legislation.

According to the IGA, betting is an "excluded gambling offer". In line with this, all online starts may be offered in coordination with the IGA as "regulated interactive gambling services" if offered by operators with a license issued by any state or country in Australia.

2. Jurisdictional Overview

2.1 Online

The stance towards bingo online games in coordination with the IGA is unclear. However, the authorities are of the view that IGA online is prohibited and has no capacity to offer lawfully to persons present in Australia.

The offer of online casinos is prohibited by the IGA and has no capacity to offer lawfully to persons physically present in Australia.

According to the IGA, lotteries are "excluded lottery services" if they offer a lottery offer or an offer to offer lotteries.

Therefore, online lotteries may have a legitimate basis as "regulated interactive gambling services" if offered by operators with a license issued by any state or country in Australia.

Online skrinkle lotteries and various other online instant lotteries are prohibited in coordination with the IGA as they are deliberately excluded from the definition of "excluded lottery services".

Fantasy Sports

Under Australian law, fantasy sports is considered the work of a bookmaker.

Public games

A game becomes gambling if the following three substances are present:

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Chance element - the game is considered a game of chance or a mixed game of chance and quality.
Opinion element - the customer of the offer pays or agrees to pay for the game or participation in the game.
From September 2024, the codification of computer games and public games with content similar to gambling will be required (see section 1. 1 "Current options and recent changes").

According to the IGA, poker is a game of chance and is prohibited. Poker cannot be lawfully offered online to persons physically located in Australia.

Land-based gambling is regulated at state and federal level. Unlike online gambling, there is no legislation regulating land-based gambling at the federal level. Each state and country has specific laws that regulate land-based gambling.

National bookmakers with bookmaker licenses operate in all states and territories of Australia (some of these bookmakers also offer transactions online and over the phone).

2.2 Land-Based

In every state and country, licensed organizations have every opportunity to make bets off the field. However, a subsidiary of Tabcorp Holdings Ltd (a promotion company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange) holds off-field betting licenses in all states and territories except Western Australia. This licensee is also granted a legal monopoly on betting operations. In Western Australia, the license is held by a state organization.

Licensed casinos can host poker games on the mainland. It is possible to play poker in hotels and clubs, provided that no third party receives a share or percentage of the amount paid by the player for their role in this poker game.

Land-based bingo games are governed in every respect by the laws of each state and country. Generally, no license is required if the winnings are below the thresholds set by the applicable law.

Casino games are offered in land-based casinos under a license issued by any state or country. Games that are likely to be offered under a casino license are table games (including poker) and slot machines.

Slot Machines

Slot machines offering slots (known as poker in Australia) are permitted in licensed land-based casinos in all states and countries. Slots are permitted in clubs and hotels in all states and countries (except Western Australia) following consistent legislation.

Excellent lotteries may be held in Australia under the licenses issued by each state and country. Unique licenses to hold lotteries are issued in each state and country. Lottery Corporation Limited (a company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange), through its subsidiaries, is licensed to hold lotteries in all states and countries except Western Australia. Lottery tickets can be purchased at newsagents and round-the-clock shops as well as over the internet.

The list of Australian laws regarding gambling at all levels is not exhaustive.

Various standards, controls, directions, orders and stereotypes issued by regulatory bodies and/or critical ministers are still used in the gambling sector and subject to insurmountable compliance.

3. Legislative Framework

3.1 Key Legislation

At the federal level, appropriate legislation is in force:

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Interactive Gambling Act 2001

Interactive Gambling Rules 2019
Interactive Gambling (National Self-Exempt Register) Registration Regulations 2022;
Combating Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act 2006; and
Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Regulations 2007 (No. 1).
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Gambling Levy Act 2001
Casino Control Act
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Social Gambling Act 2018
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Gambling (Two-Up) Act 1998
The Gambling and Alcohol Act 2007;
Gambling and Alcohol Regulations 2016;
Slot Machines Act 2001
Gaming Machines Regulations 2019
Slot Machines Act 2001;
Municipal Lotteries Act 1996
Public Lotteries Regulations 2016
Totalisers Act 1997
Totalisers Regulations 2012;
Accounting Agencies Privatisation Council Act 1997;
Unlawful Gambling Act 1998
2021 the Unlawful Gambling Act of 2000; and
Regulations on betting on activities declared by bookmakers.
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Breakwater Island Casino Agreement Act 1984;
1992 Act on the compliance of Brisbane Casino;
In 1993, the Casino Agreement in Chans;
Casino Management Law 1982
Law on the revision of the Casino Management Law in 2023;
1999 Cajino Management Regulations
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1999 Rules for charity and no n-profit gambling;
1991 Slot machine method
2002 Slot machine position
1998 Interactive Gambling (Player Protection) Law;
1998 Rules regarding interactive gambling (player protection);
1983 Jupiters Casino Agreement on the Jupiters Casino;
Keno Law 1996
Keno Regulation 2007;
Lottery method 1997
Views about the 2007 lottery
2016 Queen Brisbane Pierce Law
2016 Queen's Wharf Brisbane Rules;
Horse Racing Law 2002
Racin g-Rules 2023;
Horse Racing Unification Law 2016
Horse Racing Unification Rules 2016;
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Rules about charity and no n-profit gambling 2010;
Keno Law 1996
Keno Regulation 2007;
Lottery method 1997
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2016 Queen Brisbane Pierce Law
The rules of games related to betting in 2010.
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Gambling Ordinance (Regulations for-COMMISSION And Loyalty) Rules 2014;
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The Ministry of Council of Victoria on the Corporal Survey on March 31, 2023;
July 6, 2022 The Ministry of Government of Victoria on minimizing harm.
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2006 gambling regulations (public gambling);
1995 Gambling Rules (Slot Machine);
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Totalizers Licensing and Adjustment Act 2000;
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Licensing and Adjustment of Metrology (Arbitration) Regulations 2000;
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Illegal Duties Act 1989
North Earth Code of Practice for Minimizing Gambling Harm 2023;
North Earth Gambling Critical Scenarios Code of Practice 2022
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Gambling Control Act 1993;
Gaming control rules 2014;
Change of gaming control (gaming operator) in 2023;
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3.4 Definition of Online Gambling

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The Gambling Tax Law 2023 ("same law") was enforced on June 6, 2023. Since July 1, 2023, the law has introduced more strict measures to tax to a casino. These taxites are managed by the Secretary of the NTA (hereinafter referred to as "Secretary") based on the 1997 Tax Administration Law. The law aims to spread the 1997 tax management method for casino tax paid by casino operators. (This is a recommendation for the Royal Committee's 2021 Crown of Melbourne Report.)
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3.5 Key Offences

In accordance with the 2003 Gambling Regulation Law, the current provisions on keno tax, gambling tax, and bookmaker tax will be abolished.

3.6 Penalties for Unlawful Gambling

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The ban on credit cards proposed in the Bill also prohibits the introduction of accounts, offers and methods that can be charged with the support of credit cards.
Before the debate in the Federal Parliament, three more bills were introduced on online gambling, offering bans or advertising of banned gambling. These bills have not been introduced by the Federal Government and will be amended at the earliest, after the appointment of the Federal Parliamentary Committee on Gambling Advertising Inquiry Report, by amendments that the Federal Government has the ability to propose (see Current Options and Recent Changes).

3.7 Recent or Forthcoming Legislative Changes

In Queensland, the Casino Control Act and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 has been introduced, proposing amendments to the Casino Act 1982 and other legislation relating to gambling.

The bill invites rights to amend the Casino Act 1982.

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Proposed amendments to the Queensland Casino Act following the passage of the Casino Control Law Amendment Bill 2023 and other legislation (see section 3. 7 "Future legislative burden").

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Approval and permission to install poker machines at clubs and hotels can be obtained quite quickly, but in states and countries, the number of poker machines may be limited and limits. In fact, in Western Australia, poker machine makers only have poker machines in casinos.
The release period of the license issued on terrestrial business varies from state to country and country, but in principle it is issued for a long time. The following is an example of the exposure period of the issued license.

4.4 Types of Licences

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1. The basic paperwork application when applying for a land-based license or online license is similar. Paperwork is required when applying for a gaming license apart from a similar license.
2. Additional details (e. g. information about the premises used to provide gaming, the impact of operations on staff and land, etc.) may still be requested in relation to an application for a land-based site license.
3. The documents that directors and owners must submit are:
4. Employment history
5. Report on assets and liabilities;
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Police check certificate.

The standard value of shareholder information disclosure depends on the state and the state (and the type of gambling license). Normally, the applied percentage is 10%, but in some cases it may be less than 5%.

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4.7 Application Requirements

The processing time for the ground license application varies depending on the state and the federation, depending on the type of license submitted by the application. For example, the current gambling and bookmaker license in Victoria expire in August 2024, but in 2021, the Ministry of Justice Social Security will recruit potential applicants for appropriate licenses issued after the current license expiration. We announced an announcement of interest.

O n-line license application

The period until the North Country online book maker license order is completed is usually 9 months (although it may be shorter or longer).

Terrestrial license

The amount of licensing fees on the issuance of land license depends on the specific state or land, and the type of gaming operation subject to instructions. As described earlier, casinos, lotteries, and gaming land licenses are issued independently, so different fees are usually a problem.

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License of sports book or online gamblin g-Aud 27.
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4.9 Application Fees

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This amount is quite wide. For example, in New Southwales, the $ 2506 million was paid in a lump due to the 1 2-year casino license's uniqueness in 1995, and in 2007 to renew the casino license for 12 years. The dollar was paid. At the same time, Queensland is charged a License fee of A $ 276. 300 (index every year) for the casino license every quarter.

In the northern country, online consumer companies and online IGR licenses pay $ 27. 000 every day, and bet odds licenses are $ 270. 000.
In the case of casinos, most of the states and countries, all conditions on the location and site of the casino are cut into the casino license.

4.10 Ongoing Annual Fees

Presence or absence of monopoly

Studies on the position of the casino and the revision of the laws based on the results have had a major impact on lan d-based gambling.

VGCCC imposed a large number of fines to CROWN (the only casino operating company in Victoria) (see the 7. 2 "Future or Future Changes" for fines for a serious attitude toward gambling). This time, in June 2023, CROWN and the default of the tax payment promise to be expressed by the next casino tax in the lon g-term casino in the lon g-term casinos, the $ 20 million dollar (the fine of the fines allowed by law has been invited 100 million Australia. ) A fine was issued. The crown also paid an unpaid tax.
B2B providers usually do not need a license to provide their own proposals to Australian operators. However, the B2B system has all the possibilities of verification or approval as a license provided by operator B2C that uses the system.
However, any agreement between a bookmaker and a white label provider must be approved by the NTRK if it meets the requirements set out in section 6. 3.
Following the Federal Government's consideration of the Federal Parliamentary Committee's inquiry report "Win Little, Lose Big", changes may be made to address the report's recommendations (see further 1. 1 Current outlook and recent developments).

A bill has been introduced in Federal Parliament to ban the use of credit cards and digital currencies (including cryptocurrencies) in online betting (see 3. 7 Recent or upcoming legislative changes).

Payment method (prepayment or annual payment).

ISPs in Australia are now required to block illegal overseas gambling sites notified by the ACMA.

5. Land-Based Gambling

5.1 Premises Licensing

The ACMA is actively using this measure. Since the measure was introduced in November 2019, the ACMA has requested the blocking of over 835 websites (including affiliated websites). A list of all these sites is available on the ACMA website.

The responsible gambling requirements that apply to physical gaming operators vary depending on the type of licence they hold and the state and/or territory in which they are licensed.

Generally, gaming operators are required to post and provide to customers certain responsible gambling notices and warnings in designated locations:

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The ability to independently refuse gambling services from operators;

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6.1 B2C Licences

The option to introduce voluntary limits on prepayment commitments.

6.2 B2B Licences (Suppliers, Software, Etc)

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Information on support services for responsible gambling.

6.4 White Labels

South Australia requires establishments with 30 or more gaming machines to introduce facial recognition technology to identify problem gamblers.

6.5 Recent or Forthcoming Changes

Each state and territory has different requirements regarding online gambling, however as part of the NCPF measures there has been a harmonisation of requirements for online gambling providers (see section 1. 1 "Current outlook and recent developments"). For information on other responsible gambling measures, see section 7. 2 "Recent or upcoming changes".

NCPF has a serious attitude toward gambling, stimulating all kinds of measures, and influenced the gambling department in the past five years. In the process of the rest of the remaining measures of NCPF, all kinds of configurations were performed (see the current odds and recent changes).

In the brand new South Wales (NUU), the last club check is allowed to apply cashless methods to play slot machines. In this test, the game console and the buyer's mobile phone are integrated, and customers can access their digital wallet and remit the game funds. Buyers still have all the opportunities to apply serious game tools, making them possible:

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A mandatory preparatory undertaking that falsely asks the purchaser to limit the cost and time before the start of the game.
Recently, amendments have been made to the audit control standards and consultations are being conducted to review the Money Laundering/Terrorist Financing Act in real time (see "8. 2. Recent or Future Amendments").
This requires online game operators to test the character of buyers before opening an account for them.

Until 28 September 2024, there is a temporary exception to this requirement, allowing online game operators to open online game accounts for new buyers before the buyer character test is over. This exception is conditional on the online game operator not making any other specific proposals, such as proposals regarding fund introduction or betting.

From 29 September 2024 onwards, this exception will be postponed and online operators will test the character of buyers before opening an account for betting.

On April 20, 2023, discussions on modernization of the UNDER/FT system in the Australia began. The purpose of this consultation is what to regulate to modernize and simplify the Australian under/ft system, what to regulate to satisfy the current duty and claim, and request for Tranche 2 (accountant (accountant). It is to determine no n-financial businesses such as brokers and securities companies, such as lawyers). The consultation will continue.
Gambling (excluding lottery) has been listed as "specified services" in cooperation with the laws related to Under/FT, which is effectively listed as a "reporting organization". Is. Regarding data, the promises stipulated by the law related to Under/FT are expanded in quantitative:

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Introduction of specific claim KYC.

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The above restrictions also apply to online gambling providers. However, additional advertising regulations are being imposed on online gambling operators through the NCPF, in particular through requirements regarding the consistent communication of gambling messages (see “1. 1 Current outlook and recent developments”).
The penalties and fines used in the case of marketing restrictions are quite different in accordance with the laws of the corresponding jurisdiction and the disposal of violations.
At the federal level, if you do not comply with the provisions of IGA ads, the maximum 56. At the Federal Level, if you do not comply with the IGA regulations on advertising, the maximum Australian dollar for individuals, up to 281. 700 Australian dollars for the company. A fine may be imposed.
On April 14, 2023, LGNSW, which was provided during the main sports and disability flying competition events held in October 2022, and opened an account for betting. He announced that he had finished 210. 000 fines on the gambling business BETR, saying that he did not comply with the ban on the promotional NSW gambling method for the role of betting. The fine to BETR was the first case in which LGNSW's fine notification was applied.

In May 2023, the Sydney Judge was fined by 60. 000 Australian dollar due to the motivation for the role of gambling and the opening of the NYUU Gambling Gambling Gambling Gambling Gambling seats to Bet Choice (Univ. Glute). I imposed.

On March 30, 2023, the implementation of an alternative status change for advertising-gambling in the NCPF framework was introduced (see section 1. 1 Current Opportunities and Recent Changes). Subsequent amendments may be subsequently introduced by the Federal Government in the appointment set out in the report of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Committee on Online Azad Gaming (see further section 1. 1 Current Opportunities and Recent Changes).
Land-based casino licences may not be transferred. However, another company has the option to buy the promotions of the licensee. In this case, if the promotion exceeds a certain threshold (usually 5% or 10% of the issued shares), the client is obliged to encourage and receive the corresponding legal authority. For example, in New South Wales, the client must disclose all information for this purpose in order for the regulator to discover the client's eligibility.
If the promotion offer exceeds a certain threshold (usually 5% or 10% of the issued shares), the client must notify the regulator of the corresponding jurisdiction and obtain its authorization. Licensees and customers must disclose important information in order to obtain the need for the regulator to obtain authorization to transfer the promotion from the licensee company in the transfer of the promotion above the threshold setting (for example 10%).

Generally, the purchase of a promotion (direct or indirect) exceeding 5% or 10% of the licensee attracts a change of interest provision that requires notification or encouragement to customers and related parties.

Passive traders are generally not excluded from substitution of control claims if the percentage exceeds the threshold.

The ACMA has a wide range of powers to investigate and enforce in accordance with the IGA, covering the ability to:

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When considering the use of sanctions (suspension or cancellation of licenses, changes in license conditions, etc.), regulatory authorities have administrative and legal means that can be used to implement and execute these sanctions. It is specified in the rules.
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11.2 Sanctions

The survey later revealed that a casino had been inappropriately operating, and a significant raising a fine was made. At present, it is highly likely that up to 100 million Australian dollars will be fined (already imposed).

In New Southwales, a fine has been imposed on no n-advertising no n-compliance (see "9. 5 Penalties / Federation").

11.3 Financial Penalties

In both the Federal and States, they may be criminal punishment and civil punishment for appropriate violations.

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All of the above taxes are slightly different. For more information on calculations, arrange additional requirements.

These reforms will be explained in all kinds of segments served by the managers (see e. g. 3. 7 "Latest or future configurations in the legislation").
Senet is a multidisciplinary group with the capacity, deep knowledge and skills to work at the highest level in each branch when it comes to working in the gambling sector. Senet works in all areas of the gambling industry and among its buyers are the coolest and most successful universal gambling operators, most of which are listed on the Australian Stock Exchange and behind the podium. The team has high-class legal, in-house critical and senior consulting skills, and holds key positions in affiliated companies. The gambling consultancy team is made up of three branches and five lawyers, with an office in Melbourne. Team consulting allows us to achieve regulatory, business and remuneration outcomes that exceed the needs and expectations of our clients. The firm advises the International Association of Gambling Regulators on a pro bono basis.
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Of particular interest is the possibility of multiple licenses to conduct betting and gaming operations in the state, which has so far operated under a unique single-licensee model. Although it has been reported, there is no evidence so far that licenses may be shared between the three operators.
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Recently, license holders in Victoria, New Southwales (NSW), Queensland, Western Australia, and Southern Australia have been disclosed to subsequent information related to money laundering, serious gambling, and other issues. He is exposed to survey and claims. All surveys and the emperor committee are about criminal acts by sponsorship, ant i-money laundering and terrorist funding (AML/CTF) requirements, serious gambling activities, and other serious dilemma related to the illegal activity of operators. I evaluated the suspicion.

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13. Anticipated Reform

13.1 Anticipated Reform

Bell's Lawsuit Against Star Casino Sydney (Decision Taken in August 2022) stated that Star Casino is not qualified to get a casino license in New South Wales. The license was paused, and the trustee was appointed to keep the casino continuing for the license suspension period. The Fresh Mid Day Wales' autonomous casino committee has finished 100 million Australian dollars. At the time of writing, Star Sydney is still being scrutinized. On August 29, 2023, the company provided the latest information on the progress of major historical events over the past 12 months. In particular, we have shown a plan to correct history, including 550 milestones in lon g-term stages, and emphasizes the scope of reform efforts.

In August 2023, the New South Wales government announced that 22 of the 30 casino regulator appointments had been made as a result of Bell's report. Other hints were observed to be related to a complex work process that requires long deadlines for effective implementation and forecasting.

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Similarly, The Star was found ineligible for a Queensland license and an independent manager was appointed to oversee its operations. Now, the special manager appointed in NSW has also been appointed in Queensland, meaning that its operations will effectively be assessed in two jurisdictions. Following last year's law changes (which increased the maximum fines that can be imposed on casinos to A$100 million), The Star has also been hit with the (newly) highest fine in Queensland for breaching the law. If The Star does not make progress in addressing the issues uncovered in the Queensland court case, it could be suspended for 90 days from 1 December 2023.

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Meanwhile, on 29 May 2023, the Commissioner directed SkyCity Adelaide to prepare a comprehensive program of work to ensure that its AML/CFT commitments are met and gambling harm is minimized. An independent observer familiar with the operations of the venue has also been appointed to monitor whether SkyCity Adelaide is complying with its commitments.

After the Royal Committee audited the operator's activities and casino licenses, a special manager to manage the Crown Melbourne was appointed. The special manager continues to manage casinos and has a wide range of rights, rights and privileges. Special administrators are obliged to submit reports to the Crown Melbourne Reform Committee (VGCC) and the Minister of Alcohol, the Casino Gambling Alcohol on the management of the crown qualification. In January 2024, the special manager submits a final report to VGCCC and Minister. The final report evaluates the reform of Crown to determine whether Crown Melbourne has returned to a suitable state for holding a casino license in Melbourne.

In July 2023, the Federal Court in Australia was 450 million Australian dollars between Australac and members of the Crown Resorts Group based on the violation of Melbourne and Pellet Casino Law. Approved the reconciliation agreement including). Crown was also ordered to pay Austellac.

According to the settlement agreement, Crown violates the CONT/FT method, such as Crown Melbourne and Crown Perth are not based on appropriate risk assessments and no related systems and control. I acknowledged that. In addition, the under/ft program part A was not approved in the prescribed method, and the report to the Crown's Board of Directors and Senior executives was single and incomplete. He also acknowledged that the program had not received the appropriate director by the Crown Board of Directors and senior executives. < SPAN> After the Royal Committee audited the operator's activities and casino licenses, a special manager to manage Crown Melbourne was appointed. The special manager continues to manage casinos and has a wide range of rights, rights and privileges. Special administrators are obliged to submit reports to the Crown Melbourne Reform Committee (VGCC) and the Minister of Alcohol, the Casino Gambling Alcohol on the management of the crown qualification. In January 2024, the special manager submits a final report to VGCCC and Minister. The final report evaluates the reform of Crown to determine whether Crown Melbourne has returned to a suitable state for holding a casino license in Melbourne.

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According to the settlement agreement, Crown violates the CONT/FT method, such as Crown Melbourne and Crown Perth are not based on appropriate risk assessments and no related systems and control. I acknowledged that. In addition, the under/ft program part A was not approved in the prescribed method, and the report to the Crown's Board of Directors and Senior executives was single and incomplete. He also acknowledged that the program had not received the appropriate director by the Crown Board of Directors and senior executives. After the Royal Committee audited the operator's activities and casino licenses, a special manager to manage the Crown Melbourne was appointed. The special manager continues to manage casinos and has a wide range of rights, rights and privileges. Special administrators are obliged to submit reports to the Crown Melbourne Reform Committee (VGCC) and the Minister of Alcohol, the Casino Gambling Alcohol on the management of the crown qualification. In January 2024, the special manager submits a final report to VGCCC and Minister. The final report evaluates the reform of Crown to determine whether Crown Melbourne has returned to a suitable state for holding a casino license in Melbourne.

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In particular, these documents highlight the increased regulatory attention to governance issues and the importance of understanding and engaging the board and senior management on the risks facing the organization, including non-financial risks. They provide useful guidance on supervisory expectations to ensure that risks are regularly and clearly understood, reflected upon, discussed and assessed. These risks should be assessed across all areas of the organization's operations, with particular focus on areas of higher risk of financial crime. In the case of Crown, junket transactions, international VIP clients and transactions with politically exposed persons have been identified as posing higher risks, calling for enhanced customer due diligence, monitoring and operational controls.

As mentioned above, AUSTRAC has also brought civil proceedings against Adelaide-based casino operator SkyCity for alleged systematic non-compliance with AML/CFT laws. While these proceedings are ongoing, SkyCity has set aside A$45 million to cover any civil penalties that may arise from these proceedings. The amount of the fine to be imposed by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is still unknown at the time of writing. SkyCity is accused of failing to carry out necessary checks on 124 customers. While such fines seem unlikely, these offences could carry fines of up to AUD 2 billion or more.

In addition, AUSTRAC has filed proceedings in the Federal Court against The Star Group (both Sydney and Queensland) for alleged serious and systematic failures to comply with AML/CFT laws, in particular the implementation of adequate money laundering controls. The allegations include that The Star's board of directors failed to build adequate capabilities and invest in automated solutions. These deficiencies allow high-risk customers (junket and international VIPs) to move funds in an opaque manner with minimal controls, exposing The Star Sydney and The Star Queensland to the risk of being exploited by organised crime.

In December 2022, ASIC also commenced civil penalty proceedings against 11 current and former directors and officers of The Star Group for alleged breaches of their duties under the Corporations Act. In particular, it is alleged that The Star's board and management failed to give due attention to the money laundering and crime risks inherent in operating a large casino with an international clientele. ASIC also alleges that members of the board failed to take steps to further investigate, together with management, the disclosed money laundering risks of the organisation. It further alleges that certain officers breached their duties by failing to give due consideration to the money laundering risks associated with senior junket operators and by failing to bring money laundering issues to the board's attention, despite being aware of their criminal connections.

ASIC is seeking fines and disqualification. Defences to the charges have already been filed.

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In June 2023, the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs published a report after an investigation into online games and their impact on people who have experienced harm from gambling.

The committee considered 161 submissions and held 13 public hearings, with participation from a variety of individuals and organizations:

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Systematically disclose anonymized customer data on gambling participation and other indicators to regulators and approved research bodies;
Impose a harm reduction levy on all online gambling service providers to support national regulators;

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First Phase: All online gambling advertisements and attractive advertisements, and all online gambling ads on public networks and online platforms. Abolished online gambling ads in news broadcasting and current affairs. Prohibition of online gambling advertisements on the day off at night and online gambling on paid radio when taking off in teens.
Phase 2: Full prohibition of Internet gambling ads and odds commentary during sports broadcasting and during broadcasting time. Prohibition of all advertisements at the stadium, including the player's uniform logo.
3rd period: Prohibition of all broadcast advertisements related to online gambling between 06. 00 and 22. 00.
Fourth: All online gambling ads and sponsorship are prohibited by the end of the third year.

At the time of the writing, the federal government will hold a state, federal and federal ministerial meeting in charge of online gambling by the end of 2023. All kinds of reforms are more likely to affect various stakeholders, such as WSP, buyers, broadcasting stations, publishers, horse racing industries, and sports codes, and this report has become a great concern for members. There is.

In November 2021, the Diet's business and financial committee submitted a series of human resources proposals calling for the ban on the introduction of credit cards (including digital wallets) in online gambling.
The federal government submitted an interactive gambling (hereinafter referred to as "Credit and Other Measures) Code 2023 (hereinafter" Bill ""), which proposes the revision of the 2001 Interactive Gambling Law (hereinafter "law"). -The bill to revise.
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The movement towards the mandatory cashless gambling is expected to gain more momentum in 2023, and in many states in Australia, the duty of paid and card games on electronic game consoles (EGM). We have announced theization.

Similar reforms have recently been recently introduced in New Southwales, the most popular in Australia, and Cashless Gambling has been mandatory in Sydney's The Star on August 30, 2024, and cash at the approved gambling hall. There is a trial of Les Gambling technology. The government's response to the public's concerns on the impact of gambling is an important issue in the state election in early 2023. The purpose of the exam is to evaluate the impact of such technology:
Ability to reduce gambling harm and money laundering.
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In addition to the introduction of these cashless gaming technology, the infrastructure and costs that require Klab and hotels in New Southwales are also considered.

Autonomous groups on gambling reform have been established, and it is required to give advice on the test process and create a roadmap for gambling reform by November 2024.

It has also been announced that a no n-cash gambling will be introduced to Tasmania by 2024.

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In November 2018, when the Minister of Gambling in all states and the country produce a single ra y-out of the whole state to minimize damage, a nation for online games introduced from that time Cover: Cover: Cover:

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