February 27, 2017
Pokerstars has apparently reiterated its intention to depart the Australian online poker market as a consequence of federal government moves to amend the Interactive Gambling Act (2001) in order to eject unlicensed online casino and sportsbook operators; a move that by implication would effectively ban all online gambling services, including poker. The Australian publication WGM8 […]
January 31, 2017
The bill seeking amendments to Australia’s Interactive Gambling Act 2001, which would see the implementation of stricter regulatory conditions on offshore operators, is expected to be voted on during Parliament’s next session and it has local poker players concerned, various Australian media outlets are reporting today (Tuesday). In an interview with News.com.au, Joseph Del Duca, […]
January 24, 2017
The threat that amendments to the federal Australian Interactive Gaming Act aimed at stopping in-play action could spill over into an online poker ban has motivated Aussie players to form an action group in support of the game. Titled Australian Online Poker Alliance, the group membership has reportedly grown rapidly in just a month since […]
January 13, 2017
Australian online punters will see another quality online gambling operator leave their shores on January 16 when 888Poker executes its decision to withdraw from the market due to federal legislative amendments to the Interactive Gaming Act and the threat of stiff enforcement action with harsh penalties for unlicensed operators. Players have been informed that they […]
August 13, 2016
Australasia-facing online poker operator Poker Asia Pacific.com has announced that it is halting real money activity due to political uncertainty and litigation. Founded in August 2011 as a news site, the enterprise was acquired late 2015 by Plus EV Pty Ltd., a company owned by bookmaker, professional sports trader and poker player, Luke Brabin and […]
November 1, 2013
Police in the Victoria province of Australia are investigating a A$70 million Ponzi scheme allegedly involving international poker player Bill Jordanou (55) and Melbourne accountant Robert Zaia (45), who are alleged to have used fraudulent documents to access loans from the Commonwealth Bank – one of Australia’s largest – and siphon funds to their private […]