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Australia Jurisdiction News
Labor Coalition Favored to Win Australian Elections
3 Sep 2004
International News Brief: Gerard Daffy, form analyst for Centrebet, says the Labor party had firmed as favorites to win the federal elections.
Internet Gambling Operator Hits Hurdle
25 Aug 2004
International News Brief: When two Australian Federal Police officers knocked on Mark Davies's door in April, the former stockbroker wondered what he had done wrong.
Sports Bodies Stand to Reap Bets Windfall
30 Jul 2004
International News Brief: Key sporting bodies stand to collect a multi-million-dollar annual windfall under plans to demand license fees from bookmakers and betting outlets who gamble on their sports.
Rugby League, Betfair to Discuss Future Projects
26 Jul 2004
International News Brief: Australia's National Rugby League boss David Gallop will meet with Betfair next week in an effort to explore a possible new revenue stream for the NRL.
Betting Agency Told to Pay Extortionists
19 Jul 2004
International News Brief: Centre Racing’s proprietor Terry Lillis was told by the police to pay extortionists who were threatening to close down his online betting agency if he didn’t pay them $20,000.
Bookies Worry about Australian Betting Exchange Review
25 Jun 2004
International News Brief: An explosion in betting exchanges is tipped should Australia’s Federal Government's review of the Interactive Gambling Act fail to ban the revolutionary gambling medium.
Offshore Internet Gambling Expected in Australia
24 Jun 2004
International News Brief: Australia’s gaming giants are expected to lose their fight to prevent offshore internet gambling, with the Howard Government tipped to allow international competitors.
Bookie Loses $2 Million to Extortionists
14 Apr 2004
International News Brief: An Australian bookmaker has lost about AUD$2million in turnover after its online betting service was jammed twice by extortionists.
All Sports Acquires Half of Internet Wagering Group
14 Apr 2004
International News Brief: All Sports Ltd. Has finalised its acquisition of 50 per cent of Gibraltar-based internet wagering group Internet Betting Company.
Tattersall's starts Internet Casino with Access Gaming Systems (AGS) in Australia
27 Sep 2001
Tattersall's, the largest gaming operator in Australia, has launched their Internet Casino for both cash-based and play-for-fun gaming.
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