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Children's Game Linked to Online Casino

31 March 2004

International News Brief: In Australia, a children’s computer game given away in packets of Nutri-Grain has been found to be linked to a US-based internet casino.

Government Proposes Problem Gambling Strategy

24 March 2004

International News Brief: The New Zealand government's proposed problem gambling strategy has the potential to make New Zealand a world leader in addressing gambling harm, according to the Health Minister.

Gambling Embezzler Sentenced to Jail

23 March 2004

International News Brief: A Melbourne payroll officer who stole more than AUD$2.4 million to fuel a gambling addiction will spend at least two years in jail.

Accountant to Return Stolen Gambling Money

19 March 2004

International News Brief: A Melbourne court has been told an accountant who stole more than AUD$2 million from his employer is prepared to relinquish all his assets to pay the money back.

Gambling Addict Jailed

18 March 2004

News Brief: A gambling addict who ripped off more than AUD$120,000 from financial institutions was yesterday jailed for at least a year.

New Zealand Receives 112 Gaming Policy Submissions

17 March 2004

News Brief: Auckland City has received 112 submissions on its draft gambling venue policy that limits the number of electronic gambling machines.

New Zealand Party Wants Pokie Free City

16 March 2004

International News Brief: The Auckland City Alliance Party is calling for the city council to begin decreasing the number of pokie venues in the city by refusing all new pokie venue licenses.

Punter's $1 Million Bet Pays Off

9 March 2004

International News Brief: An international punter who gambled AUD$1 million recouped his stake and more than half that again yesterday when Lonhro won his final Melbourne race in the 2,000-metre Australian Cup at Flemington.

Australian Casino Audits Downgraded

8 March 2004

International News Brief: Auditing of high-roller accounts at Crown Casino was drastically downgraded more than three years ago, according to Office of Gaming Regulation reports.

South Australian Gaming Minister Appointment Criticized

5 March 2004

International News Brief: Welfare groups have called on South Australian Premier Mike Rann to rethink his new Cabinet line-up, citing a conflict of interest in the new roles the Gambling and Racing Minister.

TAB Slams Betting Exchange Plans

2 March 2004

International News Brief: TAB has slammed claims by British betting exchange Betfair that it plans to set up a competing exchange in the Australian market.

New Zealand Church Leaders Accused of Hypocrisy

1 March 2004

International News Brief: Pacific Island church ministers are being accused of telling their congregations to beat gambling habits, while holding gambling nights to raise funds for their parishes.

Gambling Granny Stole Millions

27 February 2004

International News Brief: A grandmother who stole almost $3 million from her employer was yesterday jailed for at least 4 1/2 years.

Australian Law to Track Money

26 February 2004

International News Brief: Casinos and other businesses will be asked to report on their customers' business under a tough new regime to track money linked to crime and terrorism.

Reef Casino Back in the Black

24 February 2004

International News Brief: Reef Casino Trust reports a net profit of AUD$11.1 million, a 33 per cent rise on the previous year's net profit of AUD$8.4 million.

Packer to Recoup Casino Investment

23 February 2004

International News Brief: Kerry Packer is poised to recoup AUD$3 million of his investment in Burswood on the back of a profit recovery which has also sparked renewed speculation about a takeover bid by the billionaire.

New Zealand City Drafts Gambling Venue Policy

18 February 2004

News Brief: No new bars or clubs in North Shore City, New Zealand, will be allowed to have electronic gaming or pokie machines if a new draft gambling venue policy is adopted.

Cricket Player Dismisses Gambling Rumors

17 February 2004

International News Brief: Shane Warne and Cricket Australia today both dismissed a report the leg-spinner was seen in the company of an Indian gambler during Australia's victorious 1999 World Cup campaign in England.

New Zealanders Opinions Sought on New Gambling Policy

16 February 2004

International News Brief: Locals are being asked to have their say on Auckland City’s new draft gambling venue policy that restricts the number of electronic gaming machines, commonly called pokies.

Committee Approves New Zealand Gambling Control Policy

12 February 2004

International News Brief: Manukau City Council's draft gaming venue control policy is to go before full Council after being approved by the community development committee last night.

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