Australia
NSW to Resume Investigation into Crown Resorts
The NSW Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority (ILGA) has revealed that it will immediately resume its public inquiry into Australian casino operator Crown Resorts following a near three month delay due to COVID-19.
However, the inquiry will shift its focus from the acquisition of a 9.99% stake in Crown by Macau’s Melco Resorts and Entertainment in May 2019 to Crown’s suitability to hold a NSW casino license after Melco recently sold off its entire holding.
ILGA said it has decided that “all work of the casino inquiry will resume immediately” due to the easing of COVID-19 restrictions but that, “Following changes in the ownership of shares in Crown Resorts by Melco Resorts, the inquiry’s Terms of Reference have been updated.”
The inquiry will now focus on a suitability review of Crown to operate its AU$2.2 billion Crown Sydney development at Barangaroo, due to open in early 2021, after certain Australian media outlets published explosive allegations last year that it had engaged in money laundering, breached gambling laws and partnered with junket operators with links to drug traffickers, money launderers, human traffickers and organised crime groups.
According to the ILGA, the Commissioner is to inquire and report on whether Crown is still suitable to hold a license for its Sydney casino and whether the original sale of shares to Melco breached its restricted gaming license, among other related matters.
Australia
BetMakers Announces Extension to its Agreement with Sportsbet

BetMakers Technology Group has announced extension of its agreement with leading Australian wagering operator Sportsbet for the provision of its pricing and data services across three-codes of racing.
Under this extended agreement, BetMakers will continue supplying Sportsbet with a comprehensive suite of pricing and data solutions to drive their global racing book. Leveraging BetMakers proprietary technology, global race day control services to support market management, racing event life-cycle and enhance trading strategies.
Nathan Arundell, Chief Commercial Officer, said: “Sportsbet and BetMakers are long-term partners and we are thrilled to extend our partnership further and continue to bring excitement to life to more than 2.2 million Australian customers.”
Jake Henson, CEO of BetMakers, said: “We are delighted to extend our partnership with Sportsbet, Australia’s largest online wagering operator. This long-term extension highlights the strength of our relationship as well as the value our pricing and data services bring to the Sportsbet operation. We look forward to continuing to drive our offering forward with their support and collaboration.”
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Australia
David Tsai named as Featured Speaker at Regulating the Game 2025 Sydney

David Tsai, CEO of Crown Resorts, has been named as a Featured Speaker of next month’s Regulating the Game conference, taking place at Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour on March 10–13.
Tsai, who was appointed as Crown Resorts CEO in October 2024, brings two decades of integrated resorts experience to his leadership role. Joining Crown in December 2022, he initially served as CEO of Crown Perth before stepping into the top position following the departure of Ciarán Carruthers.
His career includes over 15 years with MGM Resorts International, where he held senior roles such as President of the Midwest Group, overseeing MGM Grand Detroit and MGM Northfield Park. During his tenure, he led large-scale transformations, such as the $550 million redevelopment of the Monte Carlo Resort & Casino into new lifestyle luxury brands Park MGM and NoMad Las Vegas.
“Regulating the Game provides a great platform to discuss the regulatory landscape for the gaming industry. I look forward to sharing our insights, learnings, and vision to embrace guest safety and wellbeing while becoming the leading entertainment destinations in Australia,” Tsai said.
“David’s extensive experience in leading integrated resorts and driving transformative projects brings a unique perspective to the conference. His insights into strategic leadership, operational excellence, and navigating complex regulatory environments will be invaluable to attendees,” Paul Newson, Principal at Vanguard Overwatch, said.
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Australia
Western Australia Increases Penalties to Strengthen Gambling Laws

The Government of Western Australia (WA) has increased enforcement powers and penalties to bolster the regulation of WA’s gambling industry through law reform.
The reforms address the findings and recommendations of the Perth Casino Royal Commission which found that the legislation needed to be modernised to be fit for purpose.
Amendments include significant increases in a range of penalties when there is a failure to comply with gambling laws and directions issued by the Gaming and Wagering Commission (GWC).
Gaming and Wagering Commission Chair Gary Dreibergs said: “I welcome the reforms which will greatly assist the Gaming and Wagering Commission in our important task to enforce gambling laws and disrupt illegal gambling in WA.
“The substantial increase in penalties will act as a more effective deterrent and a more appropriate punishment for law breakers who may regard current lower penalties as an acceptable risk when they consider the profits that can be made from subverting the laws.
“The extra powers for the GWC will help to significantly boost our ability to carry out successful investigations and prosecutions to stamp out illegal activity, which often attracts money launderers and organised crime gangs.”
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