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AUSTRAC CEO Says Casinos Must Oversee Junket Compliance


Nicole Rose, CEO of Australia’s financial crimes watchdog AUSTRAC, has stated that it is the responsibility of casino operators rather than regulators to oversee the operations of junket operators operating within their gaming facilities.
According to a report by News Corp, Nicole Rose made the claim during a Senate estimates hearing at which she was quizzed by senators over issues around junket compliance in the wake of the recent NSW Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority (ILGA) inquiry into Crown Resorts.
“AUSTRAC does not regulate junket tour operators,” said Rose. “The onus is on industry to ensure it complies with its AML/CTF obligations. The Federal Court has also reiterated this view.”
Pressed on apparent gaps in the regulation of junkets in Australia, Rose said that “domestic regulation won’t address the issues” and that “the industry was well placed to manage and assess its own risks.”
Rose’s comments come after AUSTRAC announced in October the launch of a formal enforcement investigation into potential infringements by Crown of the country’s anti-money laundering laws and relating to “Crown Melbourne’s management of customers identified as high risk and politically exposed persons.”
The ILGA inquiry, which will determine Crown’s suitability to hold an NSW casino license for its AU$2.2 billion Crown Sydney development, has raised questions over the company’s due diligence processes in relation to its international VIP operations.
“From the casino’s perspective, all the front money comes from the junket tour operator and all the winnings go to the junket tour operator,” the report said.
“This means that all reporting on these transactions occurs only under the junket tour operator’s name and not the financial activity of the individual participants. This is a significant vulnerability for junket operations.
“While there was a theoretical acceptance that junkets may be exploited, it was AUSTRAC’s view that this possibility was not taken seriously.”
Source: Latest News on European Gaming Media Network
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Rooter Launches ‘rStream’ to help Brands connect with Gen Z
Introduces In-Stream Ad Viewership Tracking Technology and AI-Led Media Creation & Distribution
India, 2nd September, 2025. Rooter, India’s largest game streaming and commerce platform, has launched rStream, a breakthrough native Adtech solution that helps brands drive stronger impact from their campaigns while enabling creators to monetize their content efficiently. Built around a non-intrusive, high-engagement format, rStream allows brands to seamlessly integrate into live game streams without interrupting the viewer experience. At the same time, it pushes the envelope on the industry’s campaign quality measurement practices, delivering actual, real-time, in-stream Ad views data.
rStream transforms how brands engage with live-streaming audiences through AI-powered, context-aware Ad creation. By tailoring messaging to game genre, stream context, creator voice, and viewer segments, brands can achieve higher relevance and CTR uplift by nearly 2X the industry average with this solution. In application, branded content gets smoothly baked into creator content in the form of pop-ups, audio-triggered ads, in-chat promotions, and more. With access to over 500 verified creators, rStream campaigns can reach up to 100 million users across Rooter and YouTube – setting the stage for effective outreach to the Gen Z community at scale.
Going beyond the standard industry practice of equating Stream views with embedded Ad views, this new solution delivers real-time, precise data on ‘actual ad watch behaviour’. Brand partners can access this granular tracking of in-stream ad views through an easily accessible live dashboard, which is additionally verified by a leading third-party research agency.
Speaking about rStream’s potential, Piyush, Founder and CEO, Rooter said “Gaming environments are known to generate high viewability and attention rates. For brands, it’s a matter of keeping that attention and not jolting gamers out of it. Whether entering gaming for the first time or scaling existing campaigns, rStream ensures seamless campaign delivery and transparent ROAS evaluation, keeping gamers engaged and brands impactful.”
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Tom Horn Gaming Shakes Fortune Loose in Tao Tree Coins
In its latest release, Tao Tree Coins, Tom Horn Gaming is inviting players to step into the glow of silken lanterns and embrace the promise of fortune in a game showered in golden coins.
Tao Tree Coins blends the timeless charm of Asian-themed slots with a modern, on-trend Hold & Win mechanic, offering dynamic gameplay designed to engage both traditional slot fans and thrill-seekers alike.
The game is played on a 3×3 grid and features a popular coin mechanic, Hold & Win, and a Bonus Buy option.
The base game keeps players on their toes with the grab feature, a rewarding mechanic that instantly sweeps up fortune at random.
At the heart of Tao Tree Coins is the Hold & Win bonus game, triggered by any three coin symbols landing in unison on the reels. The bonus game ramps up excitement with its high win potential, thanks to collector symbols, multipliers and jackpots. The bonus game starts with 3 respins, which reset with every new symbol. Coin collectors gather all visible coin values, and multipliers boost wins by up to x5. Cash coins can deliver 1x to 50x the bet, while jackpot coins unlock Mini, Minor, Major, or Grand Jackpot.
For those eager to cut straight to the action, the Bonus Buy option allows direct entry into the Hold & Win bonus round for 450x the total bet.
“With Tao Tree Coins, we wanted to strike a balance between familiarity and freshness,” said Ondrej Lapides, CEO at Tom Horn Gaming. “Coin mechanic continues to resonate strongly with players, and by adding layers like collectors, multipliers, jackpots, and the grab feature, we’ve created a game that’s not only rewarding but also emotionally engaging. It’s a strong addition to our portfolio and a title we believe will perform exceptionally in our key markets.”
Designed with high volatility and fast-paced spin cycles, Tao Tree Coins delivers powerful gameplay experiences that combine an uplifting soundscape with proven features. The game is set to drive long-term engagement and retention while reinforcing Tom Horn Gaming’s position as a key innovator in slot development.
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Starting September 1 — a New Chance in N1 Puzzle Promo: 5 Premium Prizes for the Top Puzzle Masters!
Have you heard about the N1 Puzzle Promo by N1 Partners, where the ultimate winner will take home a Robinson R22 Beta II helicopter?
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The first lottery ran for three months, turning the puzzle hunt into an intense competition. On July 21, N1 Partners already gave away some of the top prizes — including AirPods Max, Apple Watch, LV backpack, and more.
Now it’s time to join the next round!
Promo period: September 1 – November 30.
Main rule: collect as many puzzle pieces as possible during the lottery period.
Finally, the part everyone’s waiting for — the prizes:
- 1st place: MacBook Pro 16″ (top configuration)
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And that’s not all — N1 Partners will hold a special giveaway among all N1 Puzzle Promo participants who have at least one item from the N1 Partners merch collection. The lucky winner will get an exclusive items package!
You can earn puzzles in the N1 Puzzle Promo not only for traffic: join the special activity until November 15, collect extra puzzles, and try your luck in the giveaway for a home VR flight training set — the “Pilot Course”!
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