PointsBet fined for illegal gambling ad in NSW
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Sportschamps convicted of posting illegal gambling ad
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Regulation seen cutting illegal gambling, boosting state revenue
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Paddy Power Betfair proposes name change to Flutter Entertainment
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Private member’s bill sparks online gambling debate
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Sportsbet fined for offering ‘refer a friend’ bonus
Australian online bookmaker Sportsbet has been convicted for offering unlawful inducements to punters to entice their friends to open gambling accounts, local media reports....
Australia takes on sporting cheats, but global action needed
Australia is stepping up its game in seeking to stamp out match fixing, though the illegal gambling that underpins the problem is estimated to generate profits of at least $4.2 billion in just six jurisdictions and is growing much faster than legal wagering.
Russian bookies took US$18 billion in bets in 2018
Russian bookmakers recorded approximately RUB1.2 trillion (US$18 billion) in bets in 2018, according to local media.
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Essa reports 267 suspicious betting cases in 2018
International betting integrity body ESSA reported 267 cases of suspicious bets in 2018 to relevant authorities, led by tennis and football.
Australia steps up fight against match fixing
Australia has launched sweeping new measures to stamp out match fixing, illegal betting and doping in sport, including the establishment of new regulatory body to oversee its efforts.
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