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Saturday, December 11, 2010
Wikileaks: Aussie Protests In Streets; May Riot?, by Greg Tingle - 11th December 2010
Wikileaks continues to draw national and international attention with its ongoing bombshells on diplomatic scandals, war strategy secrets and the like. The arrest of its founder, Julian Assang, two days ago on rape charges has many Aussies up in arms and they have taken their voice to the streets with a series of public protests. The buzz in 'Sin City' Sydney is that riots may follow! Readers will recall us forecasting great public disappointment in the way Australia was being run, with cover ups and political scandal been a key reason for Aussies getting severely pissed off. It's the Wikipedia lovers VS the Wiki haters (mainly some politicians and diplomatics). Media Man and Gambling911 with the latest from the mean streets on 'Sin City' down under...
Most journalists, newsrooms, and Australians in general (plus gamers and gamblers) are with Assange. Why? How about because its about freedom of information and Wikileaks itself has not broken any laws, however at least a couple of its informers - leakers have.
The free flow of information (and ideas) is a human right under United Nations law. It's this free flow of data, often published by Wikileaks, that has made the Aussie government look like a pile of crap (that may long suspected, but couldn't prove)... now the proof is out there kids.
We and most newsrooms think that Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has royally screwed up with her public comment on Wikileaks: "I absolutely condemn the placement of this information on the WikiLeaks website. It is a grossly irresponsible thing to do and an illegal thing to do.". What the hell was Gillard thinking. Perhaps she was just pandering to the United States government. Why? They don't have much or any credibility left, so why the heck bother.
Western governments continue to panic at red face level, are increasingly demanding for Assange's animal to be halted or "killed" as WikiLeaks continues to publish more than 250,000 confidential documents from the United States State Department, but its easier said than done. 'Our Julian' and his world class team have dozens of mirror websites on a number of domain names, so the .com is gone, but the other octopus tentacles are swimming the world's oceans like nobodies business. If they Chinese are staying pretty quite on the matter, despite being named and shamed in a number of wires. Ex Aussie PM Rudd mid week stayed on political message with a reply to the harsh comments a number of U.S diplomatics made about him. "Water off a ducks back". Ruddy, are you sure you the duck, are not known as the royal goose. You were running this country a few years ago, or so Australia's were led to believe. Did you lead as astray? That's right. It's the Labor Government, riddled with scandal, so of course you were!
Now, the guts and balls of the latest is protests, that may turn to riots!
Hundreds of pissed on Australians gathered in 3 cities yesterday to protest against the arrest of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.
Roughly 500 people gathered in Melbourne, 400 or so in 'Sin City' Sydney and 200 approx in Brisbane for the rallies which coincided perfectly with International Human Rights Day.
Our friend in the UK, Richard Branson, is big on human rights, as his community arm, Virgin Unite, along with 'Every Human Has Rights', and Media Man has previously tipped them off on a number of scandals in the Aussie Labor government, and now strong evidence has surfaced on some of the allegations that Media Man put forward. Yep, it look Like P.M Gillard will be going down for the count.
Some protesters wore face masks as they marched, knowing 'Big Brother' was watching with video cameras on just about every street corner, plus satellite eyes in the sky. The protesters were chanting and waving banners calling for the release of Assange.
'Mr Wikipedia' is being held in custody in London, wanted in Sweden for alleged sexual assault. Note it's a big "alleged".
"The reason why Julian Assange is facing a sex assault charge... is to de-mobilise public support," a protester cared to share.
"Julian Assange is a contemporary hero and we must all rally for him and for the cause."
Another protester said she was a survivor of sexual abuse.
"I know what it is to not be listened to and not be believed. I am standing here today and I am saying free Julian Assange," she said.
"Feminists for free speech are saying loud and clear they will not use our struggle against sexual assault in their struggle against freedom of speech."
Among the speakers to address the Melbourne rally was Assange's Melbourne-based legal eagle Rob Stary, who said the Federal Government should be ashamed of its approach to the matter at hand.
"What we need to do is continue to agitate publicly, we need to agitate with our so-called political representatives, to expose the sham of all this, to support WikiLeaks, to support Julian Assange, to show greater transparency and greater accountability," he said.
Up north in Bris Vegas - Brisbane, Peter Russo, the legal eagle for Dr Mohammad Haneef who was accused of supporting terrorism while working at a Gold Coast hospital, addressed the wild eyed rally.
He was adamant that freedom of society was at stake and called for due process to be followed in court.
"It's an important occasion because it's important that we understand that really what's at stake here is freedom, and it's not only the freedom of the individual, it's the freedom of all of us," he said.
Former Democrats senator and Greens candidate Andrew Bartlett told the fired up rally the Aussie public needs to send a strong message to governments across the globe about what he said was the persecution of 'Mr Wikileaks' Assange.
"We do not accept and we do not support governments using their power to persecute individuals, using corporate power, abusing and misusing the law, calling publicly for individuals who've not even been accused of any crime to be assassinated, to be called a terrorist," he said.
Greens party Upper House MP Lee Rhiannon, well known to Bondi Beach based social and community entrepreneurs, was in the mix at the Sydney rally to bash the Federal Government's stance against WikiLeaks.
"Now we have seen over the years from successive Coalition and Labor governments doing whatever the US administration wants. So right now Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Attorney-General Robert McClelland have really gone too far. Ms Gillard, shame. Absolute shame."
Australian shadow communications minister, Malcolm Turnbull, member for Wentworth (and political king of Bondi Beach), a former internet entrepreneur himself has a lot to say (and write) on the Wikileaks matter, and his relent history in these type of things, and we thank MT for allowing up to republish part of with full credit to the man himself...
There are many reactions to the Wikileaks disclosures. More than twenty years ago in the Spycatcher litigation I successfully argued for a former MI5 officer’s right to publish his memoirs, and, in part, on the basis that their disclosure showed the British Government had engaged in criminal activities.
However it is fair to say that we also argued that there was no current operational material in the book, that we had offered it to the British Government to be blue-pencilled (to remove any such material) and in any event almost all of it was no longer confidential having been previously published (with the connivance of MI6).
So this material is very different from Peter Wright’s memoirs and in many respects is quite unique; the only comparable disclosure being Daniel Ellsberg’s Pentagon Papers. Mr Assange is being denounced just about everywhere and has gone so far as to claim that Australia has abandoned them. That is not, and should not, be the case.
I note that my colleague Senator George Brandis has described Mr Assange’s actions as morally reprehensible but not legally actionable, and I am sure that is right. I cannot see how he could be said to have breached any Australian law and I understand that it is not alleged he has broken any American law.
Mr Assange is free to return to Australia and if he is charged with a crime overseas then he would be entitled to consular assistance.
So his claims of being "abandoned" by Australia seem rather melodramatic. On the other hand the Prime Minister’s clumsy accusations of criminal activity on the part of Mr Assange just reinforce the impression that in this, as in so many other areas, she is way out of her depth.
So, having said that, what are we to make of Mr Assange’s conduct?
Governments will always seek to suppress leaks of information, especially if they contain embarrassing information. There is a public interest in shedding more light on the activities of Government. (Turnbull's full article is located on his official website for interested readers).
Assange, an Australian citizen, recently published an opinion piece in Rupert Murdoch's The Australian newspaper. An excerpt from a preview begins, "In 1958, a young Rupert Murdoch, then owner and editor of Adelaide's The News, wrote: "In the race between secrecy and truth, it seems inevitable that truth will always win."
Media Man also tips that Murdoch and / or Assange fans (or anti fans) should check out the movies 'They Live', 'The Net', 'The Running Man', 'Black & White', 'Citizen Kane' and 'The Shawshank Redemption' for further insight into the media and legal systems. Social media fans will also enjoy 'The Social Network' which focuses on 'Facebook', who has also also seen a lot of legal and media action since they first hit the web, even before the world caught the internet bug, with most getting hooked into the information pandoras box.
Wikileaks: Wonderful or wicked? You be the judge, jury and executioner.
How did you find the report today? Offer your opinion in the Gambling911 forum.
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Most journalists, newsrooms, and Australians in general (plus gamers and gamblers) are with Assange. Why? How about because its about freedom of information and Wikileaks itself has not broken any laws, however at least a couple of its informers - leakers have.
The free flow of information (and ideas) is a human right under United Nations law. It's this free flow of data, often published by Wikileaks, that has made the Aussie government look like a pile of crap (that may long suspected, but couldn't prove)... now the proof is out there kids.
We and most newsrooms think that Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has royally screwed up with her public comment on Wikileaks: "I absolutely condemn the placement of this information on the WikiLeaks website. It is a grossly irresponsible thing to do and an illegal thing to do.". What the hell was Gillard thinking. Perhaps she was just pandering to the United States government. Why? They don't have much or any credibility left, so why the heck bother.
Western governments continue to panic at red face level, are increasingly demanding for Assange's animal to be halted or "killed" as WikiLeaks continues to publish more than 250,000 confidential documents from the United States State Department, but its easier said than done. 'Our Julian' and his world class team have dozens of mirror websites on a number of domain names, so the .com is gone, but the other octopus tentacles are swimming the world's oceans like nobodies business. If they Chinese are staying pretty quite on the matter, despite being named and shamed in a number of wires. Ex Aussie PM Rudd mid week stayed on political message with a reply to the harsh comments a number of U.S diplomatics made about him. "Water off a ducks back". Ruddy, are you sure you the duck, are not known as the royal goose. You were running this country a few years ago, or so Australia's were led to believe. Did you lead as astray? That's right. It's the Labor Government, riddled with scandal, so of course you were!
Now, the guts and balls of the latest is protests, that may turn to riots!
Hundreds of pissed on Australians gathered in 3 cities yesterday to protest against the arrest of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.
Roughly 500 people gathered in Melbourne, 400 or so in 'Sin City' Sydney and 200 approx in Brisbane for the rallies which coincided perfectly with International Human Rights Day.
Our friend in the UK, Richard Branson, is big on human rights, as his community arm, Virgin Unite, along with 'Every Human Has Rights', and Media Man has previously tipped them off on a number of scandals in the Aussie Labor government, and now strong evidence has surfaced on some of the allegations that Media Man put forward. Yep, it look Like P.M Gillard will be going down for the count.
Some protesters wore face masks as they marched, knowing 'Big Brother' was watching with video cameras on just about every street corner, plus satellite eyes in the sky. The protesters were chanting and waving banners calling for the release of Assange.
'Mr Wikipedia' is being held in custody in London, wanted in Sweden for alleged sexual assault. Note it's a big "alleged".
"The reason why Julian Assange is facing a sex assault charge... is to de-mobilise public support," a protester cared to share.
"Julian Assange is a contemporary hero and we must all rally for him and for the cause."
Another protester said she was a survivor of sexual abuse.
"I know what it is to not be listened to and not be believed. I am standing here today and I am saying free Julian Assange," she said.
"Feminists for free speech are saying loud and clear they will not use our struggle against sexual assault in their struggle against freedom of speech."
Among the speakers to address the Melbourne rally was Assange's Melbourne-based legal eagle Rob Stary, who said the Federal Government should be ashamed of its approach to the matter at hand.
"What we need to do is continue to agitate publicly, we need to agitate with our so-called political representatives, to expose the sham of all this, to support WikiLeaks, to support Julian Assange, to show greater transparency and greater accountability," he said.
Up north in Bris Vegas - Brisbane, Peter Russo, the legal eagle for Dr Mohammad Haneef who was accused of supporting terrorism while working at a Gold Coast hospital, addressed the wild eyed rally.
He was adamant that freedom of society was at stake and called for due process to be followed in court.
"It's an important occasion because it's important that we understand that really what's at stake here is freedom, and it's not only the freedom of the individual, it's the freedom of all of us," he said.
Former Democrats senator and Greens candidate Andrew Bartlett told the fired up rally the Aussie public needs to send a strong message to governments across the globe about what he said was the persecution of 'Mr Wikileaks' Assange.
"We do not accept and we do not support governments using their power to persecute individuals, using corporate power, abusing and misusing the law, calling publicly for individuals who've not even been accused of any crime to be assassinated, to be called a terrorist," he said.
Greens party Upper House MP Lee Rhiannon, well known to Bondi Beach based social and community entrepreneurs, was in the mix at the Sydney rally to bash the Federal Government's stance against WikiLeaks.
"Now we have seen over the years from successive Coalition and Labor governments doing whatever the US administration wants. So right now Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Attorney-General Robert McClelland have really gone too far. Ms Gillard, shame. Absolute shame."
Australian shadow communications minister, Malcolm Turnbull, member for Wentworth (and political king of Bondi Beach), a former internet entrepreneur himself has a lot to say (and write) on the Wikileaks matter, and his relent history in these type of things, and we thank MT for allowing up to republish part of with full credit to the man himself...
There are many reactions to the Wikileaks disclosures. More than twenty years ago in the Spycatcher litigation I successfully argued for a former MI5 officer’s right to publish his memoirs, and, in part, on the basis that their disclosure showed the British Government had engaged in criminal activities.
However it is fair to say that we also argued that there was no current operational material in the book, that we had offered it to the British Government to be blue-pencilled (to remove any such material) and in any event almost all of it was no longer confidential having been previously published (with the connivance of MI6).
So this material is very different from Peter Wright’s memoirs and in many respects is quite unique; the only comparable disclosure being Daniel Ellsberg’s Pentagon Papers. Mr Assange is being denounced just about everywhere and has gone so far as to claim that Australia has abandoned them. That is not, and should not, be the case.
I note that my colleague Senator George Brandis has described Mr Assange’s actions as morally reprehensible but not legally actionable, and I am sure that is right. I cannot see how he could be said to have breached any Australian law and I understand that it is not alleged he has broken any American law.
Mr Assange is free to return to Australia and if he is charged with a crime overseas then he would be entitled to consular assistance.
So his claims of being "abandoned" by Australia seem rather melodramatic. On the other hand the Prime Minister’s clumsy accusations of criminal activity on the part of Mr Assange just reinforce the impression that in this, as in so many other areas, she is way out of her depth.
So, having said that, what are we to make of Mr Assange’s conduct?
Governments will always seek to suppress leaks of information, especially if they contain embarrassing information. There is a public interest in shedding more light on the activities of Government. (Turnbull's full article is located on his official website for interested readers).
Assange, an Australian citizen, recently published an opinion piece in Rupert Murdoch's The Australian newspaper. An excerpt from a preview begins, "In 1958, a young Rupert Murdoch, then owner and editor of Adelaide's The News, wrote: "In the race between secrecy and truth, it seems inevitable that truth will always win."
Media Man also tips that Murdoch and / or Assange fans (or anti fans) should check out the movies 'They Live', 'The Net', 'The Running Man', 'Black & White', 'Citizen Kane' and 'The Shawshank Redemption' for further insight into the media and legal systems. Social media fans will also enjoy 'The Social Network' which focuses on 'Facebook', who has also also seen a lot of legal and media action since they first hit the web, even before the world caught the internet bug, with most getting hooked into the information pandoras box.
Wikileaks: Wonderful or wicked? You be the judge, jury and executioner.
How did you find the report today? Offer your opinion in the Gambling911 forum.
If you have a bet, bet with your head, not over it, and for God's sake, have fun.
*Greg Tingle is a Special Contributor to the Gambling911.com website and proprietor of Media Man International
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Australian Media, New Media And Casino Wars, by Greg Tingle - 10th December 2010
G'day punters, media, casino and gambling millionaires and billionaires, warmongers, politicians, super whales, media entrepreneurs, journalists, politicians... one and all. Today we revisit the Australian media, new media and casino wars, and as you will learn, there's some action pretty close to home. Media Man and Gambling911 take bets, so to speak, on who will win the Aussie casino and media wars, as major Aussie players continue to jockey for position...
Ok readers, you've very familiar with Crown Casino (Crown Limited) VS Star City (Tabcorp Holdings), but let's get you further up to speed with Ten Network Holdings VS Network Nine...soon to be more well known in business circles at Nine Entertainment Co, as they get ready to hit the exciting Australia Securities Exchange (ASX).
Our friends at Ten Network Holdings are a tad busy talking down concerns of potential conflicts of interest arising among its expanded board, advising in no uncertain concerns that "appropriate protocols" had been put in place. A bit of an inside joke is if James Packer friend Sen. Stephen Conroy might be part of those "appropriate protocols". No, we're suggesting anything untoward, just saying.
Australia's best known Billionaires buddies Lachlan Murdoch, James Packer along with Gina Rinehart and Paul Mallam (WIN TV man) have joined the board of directors on TEN.
They make up a solid 42% Ten's share registry. In another scoop of sorts, xx Ernst & Young world chairman Brian "How" Long, who had no public board experience prior to his appointment to Ten last July, is to be chairman. Money and clout do count for something, but you likely knew that already. 'Our Gina' knows it too, but more on her later.
Outgoing exec chairman Nick Falloon advised the meeting protocols had been put in place to deal with potential conflicts of interest among the impressive 11-member board.
Some concerns have been raised over Ten's continued independence, given Murdoch's interest in News Corporation and Packer's Consolidated Media Holdings, which each owning a sweet 25% of Foxtel and 50% of Fox Sports, a competitor of Ten's free-to-air OneHD.
"We have the appropriate board protocols in place and we will continue to provide a balanced and hopefully very successful news service into the future" Falloon said.
Fallon dismissed questions about the influence of the board.
"This company has a great record on editorial independence and I expect it to continue. Having had some experience working for billionaires over my lifetime their main interest is making money and I'm sure that is the same interest of all shareholders," Falloon said.
The group revenue increased by a modest 10% to $991.5 million with EBITDA increasing 38 per cent to $208.1 million.
The shares paid 11c in unfranked dividends in November and closed down .34 per cent at $1.485
Spreading Risk...
Sharing risk over a number of entities, and just having a "few irons in the fire", as the Aussie lingo goes, appears to be part of the overall strategy of Packer and Murdoch, and 'Our Gina', mining baron, not content with just having a media stake in Ten has now acquired approx a 10% stake in Fairfax Media.
In the spirit of fair play, we wish all Australian media networks and casinos well, but not too much good luck. It's all good fodder for the ongoing soap opera that is the Aussie media and casino wars".
Media Man Buys Shares In Ten...
Media Man director and founder, Greg Tingle, has today purchased a modest amount of Network Ten Holdings (TEN) shares.
Media Man director, Greg Tingle commented "We are very excited at our investment into Ten today. The company show tremendous leadership from the top down, and we have enjoyed positive dealings with them over the years. We think they represent some of Australia's, even the world's, best in the entertainment, sports and lifestyle programing, and our share purchase today is a real and tangible show of our support and confidence in the company. They are competing better than most in the Australian media landscape, especially in television and advertising, and have substantial assets and risk management across a number of verticals. We are very impressed and take a keen interest in both its television programing with hits such as Bondi Rescue, Bondi Vet, Oprah, MasterChef, News at Five, The Simpsons, Glee, NCIS, as well as their advertising arm EYE. Digital station OneHD has performed well, with it now being recognised as Australia's number one sports channel. Advertising arm EYE is also on the upswing. The addition of James Packer and Lachlan Murdoch to the board was a key catalyst for our purchase of shares, but its a decision based upon track record, compelling and quality television and value for money. We strongly believe that Ten will continue to be at the forefront of the Australia media and new media landscape, and will be driving forward areas such as gaming, lifestyle and digital convergence. The board's lines of communication with key private and government media identifies such as Senator Stephen Conroy also set Ten up for strong ongoing success. Media Man is keen to build upon our existing history with the Ten family".
Media Man business brands include Media Man International, Media Man Brand, Media Man Network, Media Man Canada, Casino News Media, Global Gaming Directory, Australian Casino News and Property News Media. Media Man covers over a dozen different business sectors and is primarily a media, publicity and internet portal development company. The founder, Greg Tingle, enjoys a background in sales and marketing of Pay TV, journalism, and has been a leading media agent and commentator since 2001. Media Man has enjoyed some b2b dealings with Ten over the years, the details of which are commercially sensitive in nature.
Gina Rinehart Delighted To Become Major Ten Network Shareholder...
Australia's richest woman, Gina Rinehart, has followed the lead of fellow billionaire James Packer, and snatched up Ten Network shares.
The daughter of ex mining king Lang Hancock became one of the network’s major delighted shareholders last week when she bought around $165 million worth of Ten shares in the 12 days from November 10.
Ms Rinehart's $165 million buy-up gives her a very modest 10.01% stake in the company.
She purchased the lot of shares via her company Hancock Prospecting, of which she is chairman.
A Ten spokesman said the network was not aware Ms Rinehart intended to become a major shareholder and was only found out she had bought the shares when a major shareholder statement was lodged to the Australian Stock Exchange.
Ms Rinehart is the chairman of Hancock Prospecting and bought the 104,000 shares through her mining company.
Her major stakeholder notice came a month after Packer swooped line a Bondi Beach seagull on the stock in a whopping $180 million share raid to become Ten's largest shareholder, with an 18% stake in the company.
Packer is selling half of his Ten stock to mate Lachlan Murdoch, and whispers say the deal may have just happened, or is just a whisker away from going through.
Packer and Murdoch were promptly offered board positions after a blowtorch of media speculation was thrown on Packer’s share jackpot.
Ten's chairman Nick Falloon agreed to resign from the Ten board about a fortnight ago to pave the way for Packer and Murdoch to become directors.
The BRW (Business Review Weekly) Rich List 2010 estimated Ms Rhinehart's financial wealth at $4.75 billion earlier this year. Oh, we thought we would just mention that she's rich in having enjoyed a big life also, one which is about to get much bigger, via media and political clout down under.
Network Nine's Gyngell Scraps PBL Media Brand Ahead Of Potential Float...
Fellow Bondi Beach resident, David Gyngell, has scrapped the iconic PBL Media brand and replaced it with Nine Entertainment Co ahead of its potential float. The Nine top dog announced the new name at the channel's 2011 program launch in Sydney last week.
The new brand is expected to resonate better with across the board - public, advertisers and potential retail investors ahead of the expected $5 billion-plus initial public offering of the television, magazine and digital group in 2011. The Publishing & Broadcasting Limited name is synonymous with the Packer family after the company was formed in 1994 through the merger of (the late) Kerry Packer’s Nine and ACP Magazines businesses.
"From today Nine Entertainment Co is our group's new title, new brand and new future. It will embrace Nine Television, Nine Magazines (through ACP), Nine Digital (through ninemsn, Carsales, Cudo and Sky News), and Nine Events (through Ticketek and Acer Arena) and thus draw together under one new banner all the outstanding people and vast assets of this great company."
So, its a war of sorts between Ten and Nine, but Packer and Gyngell remain adamant they are still close mates, and we think that's pretty cool, and could also be a good indicator that both gents have the work - life balance in check, as well as having the priorities right, war or not.
Oh, one last thing... Media Man purchased a modest amount of shares in Ten Network Holdings today, as a sign of support and respect to both gents and their respective companies. MM also look forward to becoming a happy shareholder in Nine Entertainment Co, should they float (on the stockmarket... not off Bondi Beach)!.
Awards...
Last month was a very big month for casino awards.
PartyGaming's PartyCasino has also come back with seconds, picking up another Media Man 'Online Casino Of The Month Award' for November, and also the parent company, PartyGaming, picked up the prestigious EGR Slots Operator Of The Year Award ...Some other top picks of ours who picked up awards at the EGR night of nights were:
Virgin Games (Affiliate Programme)
Betfair (Innovation, Mobile Operator and UK Sports Betting Operator)
Bwin (European Sports Betting Operator
PKR (Poker Operator)
Oh, we almost forgot...Media Man and Casino News Media 'Casino Babe Of The Month': Jenny Woo, 'Poker Babe': Kara Scott, 'Gambling Babe Personality': Pamela Anderson.
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Readers... er, punters, how did you like our report? Who will eventually win the Australian media, entertainment and casino wars? When will a true victor emerge, or will they continue to coexist? Tell us in the forum.
If you have a bet, please bet with your head, not over it, and for God's sake, have fun.
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Ok readers, you've very familiar with Crown Casino (Crown Limited) VS Star City (Tabcorp Holdings), but let's get you further up to speed with Ten Network Holdings VS Network Nine...soon to be more well known in business circles at Nine Entertainment Co, as they get ready to hit the exciting Australia Securities Exchange (ASX).
Our friends at Ten Network Holdings are a tad busy talking down concerns of potential conflicts of interest arising among its expanded board, advising in no uncertain concerns that "appropriate protocols" had been put in place. A bit of an inside joke is if James Packer friend Sen. Stephen Conroy might be part of those "appropriate protocols". No, we're suggesting anything untoward, just saying.
Australia's best known Billionaires buddies Lachlan Murdoch, James Packer along with Gina Rinehart and Paul Mallam (WIN TV man) have joined the board of directors on TEN.
They make up a solid 42% Ten's share registry. In another scoop of sorts, xx Ernst & Young world chairman Brian "How" Long, who had no public board experience prior to his appointment to Ten last July, is to be chairman. Money and clout do count for something, but you likely knew that already. 'Our Gina' knows it too, but more on her later.
Outgoing exec chairman Nick Falloon advised the meeting protocols had been put in place to deal with potential conflicts of interest among the impressive 11-member board.
Some concerns have been raised over Ten's continued independence, given Murdoch's interest in News Corporation and Packer's Consolidated Media Holdings, which each owning a sweet 25% of Foxtel and 50% of Fox Sports, a competitor of Ten's free-to-air OneHD.
"We have the appropriate board protocols in place and we will continue to provide a balanced and hopefully very successful news service into the future" Falloon said.
Fallon dismissed questions about the influence of the board.
"This company has a great record on editorial independence and I expect it to continue. Having had some experience working for billionaires over my lifetime their main interest is making money and I'm sure that is the same interest of all shareholders," Falloon said.
The group revenue increased by a modest 10% to $991.5 million with EBITDA increasing 38 per cent to $208.1 million.
The shares paid 11c in unfranked dividends in November and closed down .34 per cent at $1.485
Spreading Risk...
Sharing risk over a number of entities, and just having a "few irons in the fire", as the Aussie lingo goes, appears to be part of the overall strategy of Packer and Murdoch, and 'Our Gina', mining baron, not content with just having a media stake in Ten has now acquired approx a 10% stake in Fairfax Media.
In the spirit of fair play, we wish all Australian media networks and casinos well, but not too much good luck. It's all good fodder for the ongoing soap opera that is the Aussie media and casino wars".
Media Man Buys Shares In Ten...
Media Man director and founder, Greg Tingle, has today purchased a modest amount of Network Ten Holdings (TEN) shares.
Media Man director, Greg Tingle commented "We are very excited at our investment into Ten today. The company show tremendous leadership from the top down, and we have enjoyed positive dealings with them over the years. We think they represent some of Australia's, even the world's, best in the entertainment, sports and lifestyle programing, and our share purchase today is a real and tangible show of our support and confidence in the company. They are competing better than most in the Australian media landscape, especially in television and advertising, and have substantial assets and risk management across a number of verticals. We are very impressed and take a keen interest in both its television programing with hits such as Bondi Rescue, Bondi Vet, Oprah, MasterChef, News at Five, The Simpsons, Glee, NCIS, as well as their advertising arm EYE. Digital station OneHD has performed well, with it now being recognised as Australia's number one sports channel. Advertising arm EYE is also on the upswing. The addition of James Packer and Lachlan Murdoch to the board was a key catalyst for our purchase of shares, but its a decision based upon track record, compelling and quality television and value for money. We strongly believe that Ten will continue to be at the forefront of the Australia media and new media landscape, and will be driving forward areas such as gaming, lifestyle and digital convergence. The board's lines of communication with key private and government media identifies such as Senator Stephen Conroy also set Ten up for strong ongoing success. Media Man is keen to build upon our existing history with the Ten family".
Media Man business brands include Media Man International, Media Man Brand, Media Man Network, Media Man Canada, Casino News Media, Global Gaming Directory, Australian Casino News and Property News Media. Media Man covers over a dozen different business sectors and is primarily a media, publicity and internet portal development company. The founder, Greg Tingle, enjoys a background in sales and marketing of Pay TV, journalism, and has been a leading media agent and commentator since 2001. Media Man has enjoyed some b2b dealings with Ten over the years, the details of which are commercially sensitive in nature.
Gina Rinehart Delighted To Become Major Ten Network Shareholder...
Australia's richest woman, Gina Rinehart, has followed the lead of fellow billionaire James Packer, and snatched up Ten Network shares.
The daughter of ex mining king Lang Hancock became one of the network’s major delighted shareholders last week when she bought around $165 million worth of Ten shares in the 12 days from November 10.
Ms Rinehart's $165 million buy-up gives her a very modest 10.01% stake in the company.
She purchased the lot of shares via her company Hancock Prospecting, of which she is chairman.
A Ten spokesman said the network was not aware Ms Rinehart intended to become a major shareholder and was only found out she had bought the shares when a major shareholder statement was lodged to the Australian Stock Exchange.
Ms Rinehart is the chairman of Hancock Prospecting and bought the 104,000 shares through her mining company.
Her major stakeholder notice came a month after Packer swooped line a Bondi Beach seagull on the stock in a whopping $180 million share raid to become Ten's largest shareholder, with an 18% stake in the company.
Packer is selling half of his Ten stock to mate Lachlan Murdoch, and whispers say the deal may have just happened, or is just a whisker away from going through.
Packer and Murdoch were promptly offered board positions after a blowtorch of media speculation was thrown on Packer’s share jackpot.
Ten's chairman Nick Falloon agreed to resign from the Ten board about a fortnight ago to pave the way for Packer and Murdoch to become directors.
The BRW (Business Review Weekly) Rich List 2010 estimated Ms Rhinehart's financial wealth at $4.75 billion earlier this year. Oh, we thought we would just mention that she's rich in having enjoyed a big life also, one which is about to get much bigger, via media and political clout down under.
Network Nine's Gyngell Scraps PBL Media Brand Ahead Of Potential Float...
Fellow Bondi Beach resident, David Gyngell, has scrapped the iconic PBL Media brand and replaced it with Nine Entertainment Co ahead of its potential float. The Nine top dog announced the new name at the channel's 2011 program launch in Sydney last week.
The new brand is expected to resonate better with across the board - public, advertisers and potential retail investors ahead of the expected $5 billion-plus initial public offering of the television, magazine and digital group in 2011. The Publishing & Broadcasting Limited name is synonymous with the Packer family after the company was formed in 1994 through the merger of (the late) Kerry Packer’s Nine and ACP Magazines businesses.
"From today Nine Entertainment Co is our group's new title, new brand and new future. It will embrace Nine Television, Nine Magazines (through ACP), Nine Digital (through ninemsn, Carsales, Cudo and Sky News), and Nine Events (through Ticketek and Acer Arena) and thus draw together under one new banner all the outstanding people and vast assets of this great company."
So, its a war of sorts between Ten and Nine, but Packer and Gyngell remain adamant they are still close mates, and we think that's pretty cool, and could also be a good indicator that both gents have the work - life balance in check, as well as having the priorities right, war or not.
Oh, one last thing... Media Man purchased a modest amount of shares in Ten Network Holdings today, as a sign of support and respect to both gents and their respective companies. MM also look forward to becoming a happy shareholder in Nine Entertainment Co, should they float (on the stockmarket... not off Bondi Beach)!.
Awards...
Last month was a very big month for casino awards.
PartyGaming's PartyCasino has also come back with seconds, picking up another Media Man 'Online Casino Of The Month Award' for November, and also the parent company, PartyGaming, picked up the prestigious EGR Slots Operator Of The Year Award ...Some other top picks of ours who picked up awards at the EGR night of nights were:
Virgin Games (Affiliate Programme)
Betfair (Innovation, Mobile Operator and UK Sports Betting Operator)
Bwin (European Sports Betting Operator
PKR (Poker Operator)
Oh, we almost forgot...Media Man and Casino News Media 'Casino Babe Of The Month': Jenny Woo, 'Poker Babe': Kara Scott, 'Gambling Babe Personality': Pamela Anderson.
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Wrap Up...
Readers... er, punters, how did you like our report? Who will eventually win the Australian media, entertainment and casino wars? When will a true victor emerge, or will they continue to coexist? Tell us in the forum.
If you have a bet, please bet with your head, not over it, and for God's sake, have fun.
*Greg Tingle is a special contributor for Gambling911
*Media Man http://www.mediamanint.com is primarily a media, publicity and internet portal development company. They cover a dozen industry sectors including gaming and offer political commentary and analysis.
*The writer owns shares in Ten Network Holdings, Crown Limited and Virgin.
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Media Man - Casino News Media - 9th December 2010
PartyGaming Claims Bwin Deal Still Going Ahead
PartyGaming - Collins Stewart takes a gamble on PartyGaming: Collins Stewart has a buy and 320p target for PartyGaming
Playtech - Collins Stewart takes a gamble on Playtech: Has a buy 552p target for Playtech
PartyCasino Gets New Slot Games
Virgin Casino Remains Strong In Europe; Still No Accepting Australians, Americans or Canadians
Media Man Buys Shares In Ten Network Holdings; Sparked By James Packer, Lachlan Murdoch, Quality Programing And Ten Gaming Business Aspirations
Crown Casino Not So Hot For Tabcorp's Casino Business: Star City
Tabcorp's Treasury Heritage Hotel in Brisbane named as top independent hotel. According to Worldhotels, the hotel is one of the world's top hotels that provide guests with a luxury experience and could provide ideal accommodation for travellers planning to take flights to Brisbane. The hotel is part of the Treasury Casino resort and is located in a heritage building which has been revamped into a top quality hotel
Macau gaming revenue to double in four years saws PwC; Estimates casino gross gaming revenue will top US$45.1 billion (MOP361 billion) in 2014
Mobile Gaming Continues In Popularity
SBS wins three 2010 Walkley Awards for Journalistic Excellence, including its first for the broadcaster’s Radio News and Current Affairs division and two for Dateline. The awards were announced last night at Melbourne’s Crown Casino
PartyCasino.com Wins Media Man 'Online Casino Of The Month' Again
Virgin Casino Runner Up For Media Man 'Online Casino Of The Month'
Playtech's Casino Las Vegas And Noble Casino Proving Big Hit For Mobile Gaming Fans
Hitwise Stats Showing Gambling And Gaming Remain Super Hot On Internet
World Casino Directory format a big hit with punters says Media Man
Betfair Wins Media Man 'Sports Betting Website Of The Month' Award
PartyPoker Wins Media Man 'Online Poker Website Of The Month' Award
PKR Casino Gets New Games
Centrebet Remains #1 In Australia For Political Betting
Star City In 'Sin City' Sydney Focused On Becoming #1 Land Based Casino In Australia
Cleopatra game maintaining popularity in land based and online casinos
Sinatra Slot Game Massive Success Story For PartyCasino; Company Aiming To Have Similar Successes With New Game Releases
Online gaming companies in for huge 2011
Gambling911 News And Entertainment Website Portal Remains Big Hit With Australians, Americans, Canadians, despite not showing up in Google News at present
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Tingle: Tabcorp Casino Chips Center of Drug Investigation
Wikileaks: Gambling With Australian Laws?
Tingle: Casino And Pokie Palace Attacks Continue Down Under
Australian NRL Footy Star Brad Murray Recorded Placing Bet
Kerry Packer Aussie Legend Live On Via Art And TV
Tingle: Australian Clubs, Pubs, Gaming Biz At War With Gvt
Tingle: Mildura Jewel Casino: Impossible Dream?
Tingle: Australians Betting Over $1bn Online Gaming
Australian Casino Wars: Star City Official Opening
Crown Casino Hammered: 24-Hour Gambling Binges, Machine Urination Alleged
Asia Pacific, Aussie Gambling And Entertainment News (11/27/10)
James Packer, Lachlan Murdoch And Stephen Conroy Talk Sports Media
Shane Warne, Tiger Woods Sex Scandals Center Stage at Aussie Casino
Crown Casino Catches Tiger Woods By Tail Again At Australian Open
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PartyGaming - Collins Stewart takes a gamble on PartyGaming: Collins Stewart has a buy and 320p target for PartyGaming
Playtech - Collins Stewart takes a gamble on Playtech: Has a buy 552p target for Playtech
PartyCasino Gets New Slot Games
Virgin Casino Remains Strong In Europe; Still No Accepting Australians, Americans or Canadians
Media Man Buys Shares In Ten Network Holdings; Sparked By James Packer, Lachlan Murdoch, Quality Programing And Ten Gaming Business Aspirations
Crown Casino Not So Hot For Tabcorp's Casino Business: Star City
Tabcorp's Treasury Heritage Hotel in Brisbane named as top independent hotel. According to Worldhotels, the hotel is one of the world's top hotels that provide guests with a luxury experience and could provide ideal accommodation for travellers planning to take flights to Brisbane. The hotel is part of the Treasury Casino resort and is located in a heritage building which has been revamped into a top quality hotel
Macau gaming revenue to double in four years saws PwC; Estimates casino gross gaming revenue will top US$45.1 billion (MOP361 billion) in 2014
Mobile Gaming Continues In Popularity
SBS wins three 2010 Walkley Awards for Journalistic Excellence, including its first for the broadcaster’s Radio News and Current Affairs division and two for Dateline. The awards were announced last night at Melbourne’s Crown Casino
PartyCasino.com Wins Media Man 'Online Casino Of The Month' Again
Virgin Casino Runner Up For Media Man 'Online Casino Of The Month'
Playtech's Casino Las Vegas And Noble Casino Proving Big Hit For Mobile Gaming Fans
Hitwise Stats Showing Gambling And Gaming Remain Super Hot On Internet
World Casino Directory format a big hit with punters says Media Man
Betfair Wins Media Man 'Sports Betting Website Of The Month' Award
PartyPoker Wins Media Man 'Online Poker Website Of The Month' Award
PKR Casino Gets New Games
Centrebet Remains #1 In Australia For Political Betting
Star City In 'Sin City' Sydney Focused On Becoming #1 Land Based Casino In Australia
Cleopatra game maintaining popularity in land based and online casinos
Sinatra Slot Game Massive Success Story For PartyCasino; Company Aiming To Have Similar Successes With New Game Releases
Online gaming companies in for huge 2011
Gambling911 News And Entertainment Website Portal Remains Big Hit With Australians, Americans, Canadians, despite not showing up in Google News at present
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Tingle: Tabcorp Casino Chips Center of Drug Investigation
Wikileaks: Gambling With Australian Laws?
Tingle: Casino And Pokie Palace Attacks Continue Down Under
Australian NRL Footy Star Brad Murray Recorded Placing Bet
Kerry Packer Aussie Legend Live On Via Art And TV
Tingle: Australian Clubs, Pubs, Gaming Biz At War With Gvt
Tingle: Mildura Jewel Casino: Impossible Dream?
Tingle: Australians Betting Over $1bn Online Gaming
Australian Casino Wars: Star City Official Opening
Crown Casino Hammered: 24-Hour Gambling Binges, Machine Urination Alleged
Asia Pacific, Aussie Gambling And Entertainment News (11/27/10)
James Packer, Lachlan Murdoch And Stephen Conroy Talk Sports Media
Shane Warne, Tiger Woods Sex Scandals Center Stage at Aussie Casino
Crown Casino Catches Tiger Woods By Tail Again At Australian Open
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PartyCasino Teams Up With NextGen Gaming
PartyCasino.com Teams Up With Next Generation Gaming
PartyCasino, one of the most respected and established online casinos in the world, has released three new games from our friends at Next Generation Gaming (NextGen).
PartyGaming's premier casino brand has introduced via North Sydney's NextGen Gaming 3 impressive online slot games with Shaaark! SuperBet, Crocodopolis and Unicorn Legend.
These latest games are unique, fun and value for money, and existing PartyCasino players will not be disappointed. New players will also be delighted. Most PartyCasino games can also be played for free or played for money.
With Crocodopolis, players are given the option to "slide their wild" to any other reels in the game and with Unicorn Legend, players are able to choose their ideal volatility in the feature play.
A spokesperson for PartyCasino released to Media Man "PartyCasino.com has the most frequent game releases and biggest jackpots in the industry and we're happy to introduce these 3 latest games from NextGen Gaming to a portfolio of more than 150 games."
"NextGen are great partners and we look forward to the delivery of more games in the near future."
Matt Davey, The CEO of Next Generation, said "We are very pleased to collaborate with PartyCasino.com. Their well-organized and focused technology team has given us the opportunity to release market leading ground-breaking games in record time. Crocodopolis, Shaaark! And Unicorn Legend captures a new level of entertainment and design, providing an excellent complement to PartyCasino.com's product suite."
PartyCasino is currently running a number of world class promotions and at the moment new players can get up to $3000 sign up bonus, making this one of the best online casino promotions anywhere in the world at the moment.
PartyCasino.com is one of a number of PartyGaming brands.
The most popular PartyCasino.com games of late include Cleopatra, Heist, Circus, Rambo, Palladium Slot, The Godfather, Sinatra, Slotbox, Call Of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Mission: Impossible, The Terminator, Sinatra, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, The Amazing Spider-Man, Monopoly, Resident Evil, Melon Madness, Wheel Of Fortune and Mega Fortune Wheel.
The PartyCasino.com 'Big One' jackpot is currently approaching the $2 million mark and the Gold Mega Jackpot stands at over $1 million, and there's also the attractive Marvel Hero Jackpot and Cash Flash jackpots to aim for.
PartyCasino's most recent game releases include Shaaark! SuperBet, Crocodopolis, Alice's Wonderland, Glamour Puss, Super Cubes, Heist, Palladium Slot and Circus Slot.
PartyGaming CEO Jim Ryan has gone on record advising PartyCasino will soon feature more Hollywood blockbuster themed slots. A few in the know journalists and media agents have been recently tipped off that an all time classic movie adaption will be showcased in the PartyCasino portfolio within 1 month. PartyCasino has the world's most impressive line up of Hollywood themed games, and more are just around the corner.
PartyCasino.com and PartyPoker.com customers can also benefit from rewards and bonuses via PartyPoints and the Palladium Lounge.
PartyGaming was established in 1997 and are listed on the London Stock Exchange. They have won numerous awards and commendations over the years including EGR 'Socially Responsible Operator Of The Year', 'Slots Operator Of The Year' and Media Man and Casino News Media 'Online Casino Of The Month'.
Media Man, Casino News Media and Global Gaming Directory do have a b2b relationship with PartyGaming, as they do with dozens of other companies in the gaming, igaming, media and entertainment industry.
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PartyCasino, one of the most respected and established online casinos in the world, has released three new games from our friends at Next Generation Gaming (NextGen).
PartyGaming's premier casino brand has introduced via North Sydney's NextGen Gaming 3 impressive online slot games with Shaaark! SuperBet, Crocodopolis and Unicorn Legend.
These latest games are unique, fun and value for money, and existing PartyCasino players will not be disappointed. New players will also be delighted. Most PartyCasino games can also be played for free or played for money.
With Crocodopolis, players are given the option to "slide their wild" to any other reels in the game and with Unicorn Legend, players are able to choose their ideal volatility in the feature play.
A spokesperson for PartyCasino released to Media Man "PartyCasino.com has the most frequent game releases and biggest jackpots in the industry and we're happy to introduce these 3 latest games from NextGen Gaming to a portfolio of more than 150 games."
"NextGen are great partners and we look forward to the delivery of more games in the near future."
Matt Davey, The CEO of Next Generation, said "We are very pleased to collaborate with PartyCasino.com. Their well-organized and focused technology team has given us the opportunity to release market leading ground-breaking games in record time. Crocodopolis, Shaaark! And Unicorn Legend captures a new level of entertainment and design, providing an excellent complement to PartyCasino.com's product suite."
PartyCasino is currently running a number of world class promotions and at the moment new players can get up to $3000 sign up bonus, making this one of the best online casino promotions anywhere in the world at the moment.
PartyCasino.com is one of a number of PartyGaming brands.
The most popular PartyCasino.com games of late include Cleopatra, Heist, Circus, Rambo, Palladium Slot, The Godfather, Sinatra, Slotbox, Call Of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Mission: Impossible, The Terminator, Sinatra, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, The Amazing Spider-Man, Monopoly, Resident Evil, Melon Madness, Wheel Of Fortune and Mega Fortune Wheel.
The PartyCasino.com 'Big One' jackpot is currently approaching the $2 million mark and the Gold Mega Jackpot stands at over $1 million, and there's also the attractive Marvel Hero Jackpot and Cash Flash jackpots to aim for.
PartyCasino's most recent game releases include Shaaark! SuperBet, Crocodopolis, Alice's Wonderland, Glamour Puss, Super Cubes, Heist, Palladium Slot and Circus Slot.
PartyGaming CEO Jim Ryan has gone on record advising PartyCasino will soon feature more Hollywood blockbuster themed slots. A few in the know journalists and media agents have been recently tipped off that an all time classic movie adaption will be showcased in the PartyCasino portfolio within 1 month. PartyCasino has the world's most impressive line up of Hollywood themed games, and more are just around the corner.
PartyCasino.com and PartyPoker.com customers can also benefit from rewards and bonuses via PartyPoints and the Palladium Lounge.
PartyGaming was established in 1997 and are listed on the London Stock Exchange. They have won numerous awards and commendations over the years including EGR 'Socially Responsible Operator Of The Year', 'Slots Operator Of The Year' and Media Man and Casino News Media 'Online Casino Of The Month'.
Media Man, Casino News Media and Global Gaming Directory do have a b2b relationship with PartyGaming, as they do with dozens of other companies in the gaming, igaming, media and entertainment industry.
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Real Life Underbelly In Sin City Sydney, by Greg Tingle - 9th December 2010
G'day maties. "Down Under” in 'Sin City' Sydney, Australia, it seems the real life cops and robbers aka strong arm of the law (NSW Police) and criminal networks couldn't just sit back and watch videos and DVD's of 'Underbelly'. Dozens of Sydney based folks have decided to become crims for real and have been busted in a massive operation, with police seizing millions of dollars. Smash hit TV series (and mini movies) of 'Underbelly' are in production, but these Sydney wise guys might not get a change to watch it on the box, unless they let them enjoy the tele when while they are locked up in the clink. Maybe they might manage to smuggle in a mobile phone with TV access. Media Man and Gambling911 probe 'Real Life Underbelly' with just a dash of Aussiewood - Hollywood style 'Underbelly', to satisfy your fix...
An advanced and pretty tricky...before they were caught...drug supply network has been busted red handed by organised crime squad dee's less than 24 hours ago after they went in for the kill, so to speak, on 37 properties across the great state of New South Wales.
Police arrested 29 suspects, with an ex Olympian in the mix, and other well known and high-level syndicate folks, during a series of coordinated early morning raids.
The drug raids, which involved more than 500 'boys in blue' (and a few females too), have been described by commentators and insiders as one of the "largest drug operations ever conducted in NSW".
A NSW Police spokesman said the raids targeted "those involved in multiple high-level drug syndicates".
The raids took place at residences and buildings in Cronulla, Denham Court, Kogarah, Gosford and Caringbah. The golden sands of lifestyle heaven Bondi also saw some action, living up to it's rep as "Sydney's other golden mile".
Police advised the raids involved more than 500 officers who seized a mega amount of property including cold hard cash, deadly weapons and luxury cars.
Two crims have also been arrested in Western Australia by their state police force, as part of a tentacle of the 'Sin City' Octopus, now having all or most of its life support cut off.
As of time of publication police have seized at least $9m worth of illicit drugs.
"To date police have seized a total of 16.7 kilograms of prohibited drugs, 29kg of precursor chemicals, 5,848 tabs of LSD, and 30 cannabis plants, as well as 4 firearms and 600 rounds of ammunition," police said in a statement.
"It is anticipated that assets in excess of $14 million will be subject to investigation and seizure. These assets include real estate, luxury motor vehicles and aircraft."
Commander of the State Crime Command, Assistant Commissioner Dave Hudson said the arrest phase was one of the largest single operations ever conducted by the State Crime Command.
"More than 500 dedicated and highly-trained police have assisted in today’s operation and together represent a variety of specialist units under the NSW Police Force. The execution of 37 simultaneous search warrants and 29 arrests could not have been achieved without the expertise and hard work displayed by all officers involved. The State Crime Command is committed to targeting all levels of organised crime across the state and the drug trade is just one such area we will continue to target."
A total of 29 people including 26 men and three women have been arrested, and just look at the varied suburbs and ages of the folks nabbed...
* 60-year-old Croydon Park man * 34-year-old Kogarah man * 56-year-old Campsie man
* 66-year-old Cronulla man * 36-year-old Dolans Bay man * 24-year-old Greenacre man
* 49-year-old Sylvania man * 24-year-old Greenacre man * 49-year-old Sans Souci man
* 42-year-old Sans Souci man * 43-year-old Bexley woman * 35-year-old Rockdale man
* 49-year-old Matraville man * 54-year-old Eastlakes man * 60-year-old Newtown woman
* 31-year-old Darlinghurst man * 50-year-old Bondi Junction man * 43-year-old Denham Court man * 45-year-old Stanmore man * 50-year-old Earlwood man * 29-year-old Concord man * 61-year-old Eastwood man * 39-year-old Manly man * 42-year-old McMasters Beach man * 42-year-old Sawtell man * 29-year-old Gosford man
* 29-year-old Gosford woman * 52-year-old Brighton Le Sands man * 28-year-old Casula man.
Real Life Underbelly Types In Sin City Sydney May Not Get To See Smash TV Show In 2011...
Folks, here's what we hear is in the works. Note, we heard some of this on the mean streets of 'Sin City' Sydney and Melbourne, and from all the regular inter gossip from forums, and you get the idea, but we figure at least half of this should be true. You'll just have to keep watching if you want to find out what actually comes to pass.
2011: Underbelly: Razor
Season 4 has been confirmed by the Nine Network and it will air sometime next year. Underbelly 4 will be set during the roaring ‘20s in Sydney, when organised crime in Australia kicked off. This is the story of the bloody battle between the era’s most feared vice queens, Tilly Devine and her rival Kate Leigh.
Other Future Series
Our friends at Network Nine Australia have confirmed that the production of Underbelly Series 4 and 5 will proceed early 2011. Some folks tip a bit of production has happened already, but details are sketch. Although nothing has been confirmed by the Nine Network on the status of these series, the era settings, locations and even cast are almost entirely rumors. Various web sources and leakers initially claimed that the fourth series would be set in Queensland during the 1980's and others claimed that it would be set again in Sydney. Although unconfirmed, a report has stated that the crime franchise will now go back in time... a trip down memory land to the 1920's era in 'Sin City' Sydney. Info on the fifth season is currently unknown but rumors have stated that it could possibly be set in Melbourne again or in Queensland. The Nine Network is expected to unveil the Underbelly 4 plot and other details at its 2011 program launch. Media Man will be ringing the Nine switch early into the new week to confirm.
The Underbelly Files Telemovies
In early 2010 the Nine Network announced that three separate stand-alone crime telemovies will continue the Underbelly franchise. To be known as The Underbelly Files, the first will be titled Tell Them Lucifer was Here, the second Infiltration and the third The Man Who Got Away. The broadcast dates of these telemovies have yet to be officially confirmed, but they will most likely premiere on Australia's Nine Network early in the 2011 ratings season, followed by the fourth series of Underbelly, which will be set in Sydney in the 1920s.
Tell Them Lucifer Was Here
Tell Them Lucifer Was Here depicts the tragic murders of Victorian police officers, Gary Silk and Rod Miller which occurred in 1998 and shows the enormous efforts of the Lorimer Task Force in leading the manhunt for their killer or killers.
It stars Brett Climo, Jeremy Kewley, Todd Lasance, Greg Stone, Dimitri Baveas, Ditch Davey, Jane Allsop, Annie Jones, Paul O'Brien, Daniel Whyte, Chris Bunworth, James Taylor, Craig Blumeris, Jasmine Dare, Marshall Napier, Robert Taylor, Shanti Pezet and Lee Cormie, with a return guest appearance by Don Hany, who appeared in the original "Underbelly" series.
Late in 2010 this telemovie hit a potential legal snag which may result in it not being screened in Sydney.
Infiltration
Infiltration is an adaptation for screen from an autobiographical novel written by ex cop Colin McLaren. He and his police partner lived undercover in Griffith, Victoria for a number of years, in order to 'Infiltrate' the very closed and deadly Mafia community there. Colin slowly befriended the Romeo family and eventually became a dear and trusted family friend and confidant to Mrs Romeo. Much to the Romeo family's shock and betrayal, all is exposed.......leading to broken hearts and death........The two hour Tele Movie stars Valentino del Toro and Emma de Clario, whose portrayal of Mr and Mrs Romeo is nothing short of brilliant. Also Sullivan Stapleton, Jessica Napier, Tottie Goldsmith, Buddy Dannoun, Glenda Liscott and Henry Nixon.
The Man Who Got Away
The Man Who Got Away will tell the story of David McMillan who was a British born Australian drug smuggler and the only person in history to escape from Klong Prem prison in Bangkok. The telemovie is currently in production. As of time of publication it has no known release date. It stars Toby Schmitz as David McMillan and Claire van der Boom as McMillan's partner Clelia Vigano. The cast also features Jeremy Sims, Aaron Jeffery, Nicholas Eadie, Brendan Cowell, Freya Stafford, Josh Lawson, John Orcisk, William Zappa, Heather Mitchell and Deirdre Rubenstein.
Underbelly American Style!...
On June 22, 2010, it was announced that the Channel Starz will remake the Underbelly series. It will not be based on the original series, instead the writers will look for American gangs and rewrite situations in Underbelly: A Tale Of Two Cities replacing character traits and outcomes.
How did you find the 'Real Life Underbelly' report today? Did you enjoy the extra Aussiewood fodder? Offer your opinion in the Gambling911 forum.
Friends, before you ask, yes, there will some some strong gaming and gambling themes in a number of the upcoming productions. Please leave the bad guys stuff up to TV and move land, and be good Aussie citizens if you can.
If you have a bet, bet with your head, not over it, and for God's sake, have fun.
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An advanced and pretty tricky...before they were caught...drug supply network has been busted red handed by organised crime squad dee's less than 24 hours ago after they went in for the kill, so to speak, on 37 properties across the great state of New South Wales.
Police arrested 29 suspects, with an ex Olympian in the mix, and other well known and high-level syndicate folks, during a series of coordinated early morning raids.
The drug raids, which involved more than 500 'boys in blue' (and a few females too), have been described by commentators and insiders as one of the "largest drug operations ever conducted in NSW".
A NSW Police spokesman said the raids targeted "those involved in multiple high-level drug syndicates".
The raids took place at residences and buildings in Cronulla, Denham Court, Kogarah, Gosford and Caringbah. The golden sands of lifestyle heaven Bondi also saw some action, living up to it's rep as "Sydney's other golden mile".
Police advised the raids involved more than 500 officers who seized a mega amount of property including cold hard cash, deadly weapons and luxury cars.
Two crims have also been arrested in Western Australia by their state police force, as part of a tentacle of the 'Sin City' Octopus, now having all or most of its life support cut off.
As of time of publication police have seized at least $9m worth of illicit drugs.
"To date police have seized a total of 16.7 kilograms of prohibited drugs, 29kg of precursor chemicals, 5,848 tabs of LSD, and 30 cannabis plants, as well as 4 firearms and 600 rounds of ammunition," police said in a statement.
"It is anticipated that assets in excess of $14 million will be subject to investigation and seizure. These assets include real estate, luxury motor vehicles and aircraft."
Commander of the State Crime Command, Assistant Commissioner Dave Hudson said the arrest phase was one of the largest single operations ever conducted by the State Crime Command.
"More than 500 dedicated and highly-trained police have assisted in today’s operation and together represent a variety of specialist units under the NSW Police Force. The execution of 37 simultaneous search warrants and 29 arrests could not have been achieved without the expertise and hard work displayed by all officers involved. The State Crime Command is committed to targeting all levels of organised crime across the state and the drug trade is just one such area we will continue to target."
A total of 29 people including 26 men and three women have been arrested, and just look at the varied suburbs and ages of the folks nabbed...
* 60-year-old Croydon Park man * 34-year-old Kogarah man * 56-year-old Campsie man
* 66-year-old Cronulla man * 36-year-old Dolans Bay man * 24-year-old Greenacre man
* 49-year-old Sylvania man * 24-year-old Greenacre man * 49-year-old Sans Souci man
* 42-year-old Sans Souci man * 43-year-old Bexley woman * 35-year-old Rockdale man
* 49-year-old Matraville man * 54-year-old Eastlakes man * 60-year-old Newtown woman
* 31-year-old Darlinghurst man * 50-year-old Bondi Junction man * 43-year-old Denham Court man * 45-year-old Stanmore man * 50-year-old Earlwood man * 29-year-old Concord man * 61-year-old Eastwood man * 39-year-old Manly man * 42-year-old McMasters Beach man * 42-year-old Sawtell man * 29-year-old Gosford man
* 29-year-old Gosford woman * 52-year-old Brighton Le Sands man * 28-year-old Casula man.
Real Life Underbelly Types In Sin City Sydney May Not Get To See Smash TV Show In 2011...
Folks, here's what we hear is in the works. Note, we heard some of this on the mean streets of 'Sin City' Sydney and Melbourne, and from all the regular inter gossip from forums, and you get the idea, but we figure at least half of this should be true. You'll just have to keep watching if you want to find out what actually comes to pass.
2011: Underbelly: Razor
Season 4 has been confirmed by the Nine Network and it will air sometime next year. Underbelly 4 will be set during the roaring ‘20s in Sydney, when organised crime in Australia kicked off. This is the story of the bloody battle between the era’s most feared vice queens, Tilly Devine and her rival Kate Leigh.
Other Future Series
Our friends at Network Nine Australia have confirmed that the production of Underbelly Series 4 and 5 will proceed early 2011. Some folks tip a bit of production has happened already, but details are sketch. Although nothing has been confirmed by the Nine Network on the status of these series, the era settings, locations and even cast are almost entirely rumors. Various web sources and leakers initially claimed that the fourth series would be set in Queensland during the 1980's and others claimed that it would be set again in Sydney. Although unconfirmed, a report has stated that the crime franchise will now go back in time... a trip down memory land to the 1920's era in 'Sin City' Sydney. Info on the fifth season is currently unknown but rumors have stated that it could possibly be set in Melbourne again or in Queensland. The Nine Network is expected to unveil the Underbelly 4 plot and other details at its 2011 program launch. Media Man will be ringing the Nine switch early into the new week to confirm.
The Underbelly Files Telemovies
In early 2010 the Nine Network announced that three separate stand-alone crime telemovies will continue the Underbelly franchise. To be known as The Underbelly Files, the first will be titled Tell Them Lucifer was Here, the second Infiltration and the third The Man Who Got Away. The broadcast dates of these telemovies have yet to be officially confirmed, but they will most likely premiere on Australia's Nine Network early in the 2011 ratings season, followed by the fourth series of Underbelly, which will be set in Sydney in the 1920s.
Tell Them Lucifer Was Here
Tell Them Lucifer Was Here depicts the tragic murders of Victorian police officers, Gary Silk and Rod Miller which occurred in 1998 and shows the enormous efforts of the Lorimer Task Force in leading the manhunt for their killer or killers.
It stars Brett Climo, Jeremy Kewley, Todd Lasance, Greg Stone, Dimitri Baveas, Ditch Davey, Jane Allsop, Annie Jones, Paul O'Brien, Daniel Whyte, Chris Bunworth, James Taylor, Craig Blumeris, Jasmine Dare, Marshall Napier, Robert Taylor, Shanti Pezet and Lee Cormie, with a return guest appearance by Don Hany, who appeared in the original "Underbelly" series.
Late in 2010 this telemovie hit a potential legal snag which may result in it not being screened in Sydney.
Infiltration
Infiltration is an adaptation for screen from an autobiographical novel written by ex cop Colin McLaren. He and his police partner lived undercover in Griffith, Victoria for a number of years, in order to 'Infiltrate' the very closed and deadly Mafia community there. Colin slowly befriended the Romeo family and eventually became a dear and trusted family friend and confidant to Mrs Romeo. Much to the Romeo family's shock and betrayal, all is exposed.......leading to broken hearts and death........The two hour Tele Movie stars Valentino del Toro and Emma de Clario, whose portrayal of Mr and Mrs Romeo is nothing short of brilliant. Also Sullivan Stapleton, Jessica Napier, Tottie Goldsmith, Buddy Dannoun, Glenda Liscott and Henry Nixon.
The Man Who Got Away
The Man Who Got Away will tell the story of David McMillan who was a British born Australian drug smuggler and the only person in history to escape from Klong Prem prison in Bangkok. The telemovie is currently in production. As of time of publication it has no known release date. It stars Toby Schmitz as David McMillan and Claire van der Boom as McMillan's partner Clelia Vigano. The cast also features Jeremy Sims, Aaron Jeffery, Nicholas Eadie, Brendan Cowell, Freya Stafford, Josh Lawson, John Orcisk, William Zappa, Heather Mitchell and Deirdre Rubenstein.
Underbelly American Style!...
On June 22, 2010, it was announced that the Channel Starz will remake the Underbelly series. It will not be based on the original series, instead the writers will look for American gangs and rewrite situations in Underbelly: A Tale Of Two Cities replacing character traits and outcomes.
How did you find the 'Real Life Underbelly' report today? Did you enjoy the extra Aussiewood fodder? Offer your opinion in the Gambling911 forum.
Friends, before you ask, yes, there will some some strong gaming and gambling themes in a number of the upcoming productions. Please leave the bad guys stuff up to TV and move land, and be good Aussie citizens if you can.
If you have a bet, bet with your head, not over it, and for God's sake, have fun.
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Thursday, December 09, 2010
Media Man founder and director buys Ten Network Holdings shares - 9th December 2010
Media Man founder and director buys Ten Network Holdings shares - 9th December 2010
Media Man director and founder, Greg Tingle, has today purchased a modest amount of Network Ten Holdings (TEN) shares.
Media Man director, Greg Tingle commented "We are very excited at our investment into Ten today. The company show tremendous leadership from the top down, and we have enjoyed positive dealings with them over the years. We think they represent some of Australia's, even the world's, best in the entertainment, sports and lifestyle programing, and our share purchase today is a real and tangible show of our support and confidence in the company. They are competing better than most in the Australian media landscape, especially in television and advertising, and have substantial assets and risk management across a number of verticals. We are very impressed and take a keen interest in both its television programing with hits such as Bondi Rescue, Bondi Vet, Oprah, MasterChef, News at Five, The Simpsons, Glee, NCIS, as well as their advertising arm EYE. Digital station OneHD has performed well, with it now being recognised as Australia's number one sports channel. Advertising arm EYE is also on the upswing. The addition of James Packer and Lachlan Murdoch to the board was a key catalyst for our purchase of shares, but its a decision based upon track record, compelling and quality television and value for money. We strongly believe that Ten will continue to be at the forefront of the Australia media and new media landscape, and will be driving forward areas such as gaming, lifestyle and digital convergence. The board's lines of communication with key private and government media identifies such as Senator Stephen Conroy also set Ten up for strong ongoing success. Media Man is keen to build upon our existing history with the Ten family".
Media Man business brands include Media Man International, Media Man Brand, Media Man Network, Media Man Canada, Casino News Media, Global Gaming Directory, Australian Casino News and Property News Media. Media Man covers over a dozen different business sectors and is primarily a media, publicity and internet portal development company. The founder, Greg Tingle, enjoys a background in sales and marketing of Pay TV, journalism, and has been a leading media agent and commentator since 2001.
Media Man has enjoyed some b2b dealings with Ten over the years, the details of which are commercially sensitive in nature.
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Media Man director and founder, Greg Tingle, has today purchased a modest amount of Network Ten Holdings (TEN) shares.
Media Man director, Greg Tingle commented "We are very excited at our investment into Ten today. The company show tremendous leadership from the top down, and we have enjoyed positive dealings with them over the years. We think they represent some of Australia's, even the world's, best in the entertainment, sports and lifestyle programing, and our share purchase today is a real and tangible show of our support and confidence in the company. They are competing better than most in the Australian media landscape, especially in television and advertising, and have substantial assets and risk management across a number of verticals. We are very impressed and take a keen interest in both its television programing with hits such as Bondi Rescue, Bondi Vet, Oprah, MasterChef, News at Five, The Simpsons, Glee, NCIS, as well as their advertising arm EYE. Digital station OneHD has performed well, with it now being recognised as Australia's number one sports channel. Advertising arm EYE is also on the upswing. The addition of James Packer and Lachlan Murdoch to the board was a key catalyst for our purchase of shares, but its a decision based upon track record, compelling and quality television and value for money. We strongly believe that Ten will continue to be at the forefront of the Australia media and new media landscape, and will be driving forward areas such as gaming, lifestyle and digital convergence. The board's lines of communication with key private and government media identifies such as Senator Stephen Conroy also set Ten up for strong ongoing success. Media Man is keen to build upon our existing history with the Ten family".
Media Man business brands include Media Man International, Media Man Brand, Media Man Network, Media Man Canada, Casino News Media, Global Gaming Directory, Australian Casino News and Property News Media. Media Man covers over a dozen different business sectors and is primarily a media, publicity and internet portal development company. The founder, Greg Tingle, enjoys a background in sales and marketing of Pay TV, journalism, and has been a leading media agent and commentator since 2001.
Media Man has enjoyed some b2b dealings with Ten over the years, the details of which are commercially sensitive in nature.
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Wednesday, December 08, 2010
Wikileaks: Gambling With Australian Laws?, by Greg Tingle - 7th December 2010
Wikileaks and the pending arrest of its founder, Julian Assang, is the talk of the town in just about all four corners of the world. By the time you read this 'Our Julian' has likely already got handcuffs on. From the golden sands of Bondi Beach, to New Zealand, Macau, China, Washington, Canada, Switzerland...media companies, cafes and hotels won't shut up about the case, and rightly so. Assange has made history, and continues to, as he shakes diplomatic process and the information age to its foundations. Critics are divided about his motives, but public opinion is widely with with the media and tech entrepreneur. It's the Wikipedia lovers VS the Wiki haters (mainly the folks with something to hide). Media Man and Gambling911 with the latest on this historic situation...
Most journalists, newsrooms (and gamers and gamblers) are with Assange. Why? How about because its about freedom of information and Wikileaks itself has not broken any laws, however at least a couple of its informers - leakers have.
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has one again been not able to name any Australian laws broken by internet publishing powerhouse WikiLeaks website or its founder Julian Assange.
Western governments in a bit of a panic to red face level, are increasingly demanding for Assange's animal to be haulted or "killed" as WikiLeaks continues to publish more than 250,000 confidential documents from the United States State Department.
When probed what Australian laws had been broken by Assange or WikiLeaks Gillard replied that the Australian Federal Police were investigating.
"The foundation stone of it is an illegal act," PM Gillard told the press earlier today.
Let it be known that the "foundation stone" was the leaking of the documents to the website, not the actual publishing of the cables. It would not happen, information would not be on WikiLeaks, if there had not been an illegal act undertaken," Gillard stated.
A Media Man spokesperson said "This Wikileaks story is the biggest news story in the world right now, and is going to remain in the spotlight for a long time to come. Not only are politicians and Joe and Jane average watching closely, so are folks in the media, gaming and health professionals. Anyone with an interest in truth, human rights and freedom of the press should be interested. Website operators and journalists with any content online that may be viewed as controversial... gaming, adult, political, religion. The rules of media and publishing are changing rapidly, Wikileaks currently leading the charge. Existing media laws are having a hard time keeping up the with rate of change, the speed of news, and Wikileaks is all the proof we need. The online gaming, adult industry and political arena is glued to this case".
It is widely understood the man responsible for the leaks, or at least most of them, is a courageous and truth seeking US soldier who is already in jail for previous leaks.
"It's grossly irresponsible and anybody who looks at the pages of today's newspaper and sees that things like critical infrastructure lists are being put on WikiLeaks ... would understand how grossly irresponsible this is," Gillard said.
A classified cable listing infrastructure critical to the US was published by the site on Monday, and some Australian-based infrastructure including the undersea Southern Cross Cable got a mention, but so did an Aussie snake venom base.
Opposition legal affairs spokesman George Brandis rightly accused Gillard of being "clumsy" with her language on the issue of illegality. 'Our George' would know.
"As far as I can see, he (Assange) hasn't broken any Australian law. Nor does it appear he has broken any American laws", he said.
Senator Brandis, a Queen's Counsel, is requested for any debate about the publishing of the cables to have a well-defined understanding of the difference between something which appeared to be morally wrong and an act that was illegal.
"As far as I can see, nothing Mr Assange has done does break the law," he said.
Attorney-General Robert McClelland said yesterday that he believed the release of the cables could threaten the lives of people providing information to intelligence and law enforcement officials.
The AFP (Australian Federal Police) were not only looking at whether any Australian law had been broken by Assange, but would be pleased to help US law enforcement authorities in their ongoing investigations, he said.
Australian "Lefty" party bought into the situation as you might expect. Australian Greens leader Bob Brown said yesterday the government had a responsibility to look after Assange as an Australian citizen.
"He's been convicted of nothing," Brown told reporters in Tasmania's Hobart.
Brown said leaking the information was not a crime.
Opposition Leader Tony 'The Bruiser' Abbott told Barrie Cassidy and his audience on the ABC's Insiders program on Sunday that if Assange had broken the law he should be prosecuted.
"He is accused by the Swedish authorities of one count of unlawful coercion, two counts of sexual molestation, and one count of rape, all alleged to have been committed in August 2010," London's Metropolitan Police said in a statement today.
Assange is scheduled to appear at Magistrates Court in the City of Westminster in London later today, the police said. The police's extradition unit arrested him on a European arrest warrant by appointment this morning. It's curious timing.
Assange has flatly denied the charges, which first surfaced months ago. "The charges are without basis and their issue at this moment is deeply disturbing," he said via popular social networking website, Twitter in August.
The arrest of 'Our Julian' is a further serious setback for WikiLeaks, whose actions have incurred the wrath of politicians and all sorts but also attracted allies drawn to its cause and disturbed by the response to WikiLeaks.
The organization said today that despite the arrest, it's continuing with its current project, releasing 250,000 diplomatic cables. "Today's actions against our editor-in-chief Julian Assange won't affect our operations: we will release more cables tonight as normal," WikiLeaks tweeted.
In addition, Assange, an Australian citizen, is scheduled to publish an opinion piece in Rupert Murdoch's The Australian newspaper. An excerpt from a preview begins, "In 1958, a young Rupert Murdoch, then owner and editor of Adelaide's The News, wrote: 'In the race between secrecy and truth, it seems inevitable that truth will always win.'"
Media Man also tips that Murdoch and / or Assange fans (or anti fans) should check out the movies 'Black & White', 'Citizen Kane' and 'The Shawshank Redemption' for further insight into the media and legal systems. Social media fans will also enjoy 'The Social Network' which focuses on 'Facebook', who has also also seen a lot of legal and media action since they first hit the web, even before the world caught internet mania, with most getting hooked into the information pandoras box.
Wikileaks: Wonderful or wicked? You be the judge, jury and executioner.
How did you find the report today? Offer your opinion in the Gambling911 forum.
If you have a bet, bet with your head, not over it, and for God's sake, have fun.
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Most journalists, newsrooms (and gamers and gamblers) are with Assange. Why? How about because its about freedom of information and Wikileaks itself has not broken any laws, however at least a couple of its informers - leakers have.
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has one again been not able to name any Australian laws broken by internet publishing powerhouse WikiLeaks website or its founder Julian Assange.
Western governments in a bit of a panic to red face level, are increasingly demanding for Assange's animal to be haulted or "killed" as WikiLeaks continues to publish more than 250,000 confidential documents from the United States State Department.
When probed what Australian laws had been broken by Assange or WikiLeaks Gillard replied that the Australian Federal Police were investigating.
"The foundation stone of it is an illegal act," PM Gillard told the press earlier today.
Let it be known that the "foundation stone" was the leaking of the documents to the website, not the actual publishing of the cables. It would not happen, information would not be on WikiLeaks, if there had not been an illegal act undertaken," Gillard stated.
A Media Man spokesperson said "This Wikileaks story is the biggest news story in the world right now, and is going to remain in the spotlight for a long time to come. Not only are politicians and Joe and Jane average watching closely, so are folks in the media, gaming and health professionals. Anyone with an interest in truth, human rights and freedom of the press should be interested. Website operators and journalists with any content online that may be viewed as controversial... gaming, adult, political, religion. The rules of media and publishing are changing rapidly, Wikileaks currently leading the charge. Existing media laws are having a hard time keeping up the with rate of change, the speed of news, and Wikileaks is all the proof we need. The online gaming, adult industry and political arena is glued to this case".
It is widely understood the man responsible for the leaks, or at least most of them, is a courageous and truth seeking US soldier who is already in jail for previous leaks.
"It's grossly irresponsible and anybody who looks at the pages of today's newspaper and sees that things like critical infrastructure lists are being put on WikiLeaks ... would understand how grossly irresponsible this is," Gillard said.
A classified cable listing infrastructure critical to the US was published by the site on Monday, and some Australian-based infrastructure including the undersea Southern Cross Cable got a mention, but so did an Aussie snake venom base.
Opposition legal affairs spokesman George Brandis rightly accused Gillard of being "clumsy" with her language on the issue of illegality. 'Our George' would know.
"As far as I can see, he (Assange) hasn't broken any Australian law. Nor does it appear he has broken any American laws", he said.
Senator Brandis, a Queen's Counsel, is requested for any debate about the publishing of the cables to have a well-defined understanding of the difference between something which appeared to be morally wrong and an act that was illegal.
"As far as I can see, nothing Mr Assange has done does break the law," he said.
Attorney-General Robert McClelland said yesterday that he believed the release of the cables could threaten the lives of people providing information to intelligence and law enforcement officials.
The AFP (Australian Federal Police) were not only looking at whether any Australian law had been broken by Assange, but would be pleased to help US law enforcement authorities in their ongoing investigations, he said.
Australian "Lefty" party bought into the situation as you might expect. Australian Greens leader Bob Brown said yesterday the government had a responsibility to look after Assange as an Australian citizen.
"He's been convicted of nothing," Brown told reporters in Tasmania's Hobart.
Brown said leaking the information was not a crime.
Opposition Leader Tony 'The Bruiser' Abbott told Barrie Cassidy and his audience on the ABC's Insiders program on Sunday that if Assange had broken the law he should be prosecuted.
"He is accused by the Swedish authorities of one count of unlawful coercion, two counts of sexual molestation, and one count of rape, all alleged to have been committed in August 2010," London's Metropolitan Police said in a statement today.
Assange is scheduled to appear at Magistrates Court in the City of Westminster in London later today, the police said. The police's extradition unit arrested him on a European arrest warrant by appointment this morning. It's curious timing.
Assange has flatly denied the charges, which first surfaced months ago. "The charges are without basis and their issue at this moment is deeply disturbing," he said via popular social networking website, Twitter in August.
The arrest of 'Our Julian' is a further serious setback for WikiLeaks, whose actions have incurred the wrath of politicians and all sorts but also attracted allies drawn to its cause and disturbed by the response to WikiLeaks.
The organization said today that despite the arrest, it's continuing with its current project, releasing 250,000 diplomatic cables. "Today's actions against our editor-in-chief Julian Assange won't affect our operations: we will release more cables tonight as normal," WikiLeaks tweeted.
In addition, Assange, an Australian citizen, is scheduled to publish an opinion piece in Rupert Murdoch's The Australian newspaper. An excerpt from a preview begins, "In 1958, a young Rupert Murdoch, then owner and editor of Adelaide's The News, wrote: 'In the race between secrecy and truth, it seems inevitable that truth will always win.'"
Media Man also tips that Murdoch and / or Assange fans (or anti fans) should check out the movies 'Black & White', 'Citizen Kane' and 'The Shawshank Redemption' for further insight into the media and legal systems. Social media fans will also enjoy 'The Social Network' which focuses on 'Facebook', who has also also seen a lot of legal and media action since they first hit the web, even before the world caught internet mania, with most getting hooked into the information pandoras box.
Wikileaks: Wonderful or wicked? You be the judge, jury and executioner.
How did you find the report today? Offer your opinion in the Gambling911 forum.
If you have a bet, bet with your head, not over it, and for God's sake, have fun.
*Greg Tingle is a Special Contributor to the Gambling911.com website and proprietor of Media Man International
*Media Man is primarily a media, publicity and internet portal development company. They also offer political analysis.
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Tuesday, December 07, 2010
Casino News Media: PartyCasino Players Celebrate The Best Game Releases of 2010, by Greg Tingle - 7th December 2010
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PartyCasino.com is preparing to celebrating a massive year of awesome game releases with a 'Games of the Year' promotion scheduled to take place from December 16th to the 22nd. Opt-in to the promotion and you will be able to take advantage of a special money back guarantee on 10% of any losses made while playing any of the casino's 'Games of the Year' collection.
Only bets made during the promotional period will count towards a cashback bonus. Players can opt-in at any time during the promotion and regardless of when you register for the event all of your game play from the beginning of the promotion will count towards the cash back amount. Regular players can earn up to $300 cashback and VIP players can earn up to $500. All cash-back bonuses will be awarded as a cash bonus and requires no deposit.
Only bets on the 'Games of the Year' titles will count towards your bonus. The full list of games eligible for this prom is Festive Fortune$, Snow Business, Kung Food, Glamour Puss, Safari Soccer, Circus, Jail Break, Slotblox, Rubik's Cube, Amazon Wild, Alice's Wonderland, Heist, Shaaark Super Bet, Crocodopolis, Unicorn Legend, Chain Reactors, Super Cubes, Cash Drop, Final Score, Midas Millions, Chest of Plenty, Once upon a time, and Melon Madness.
PartyCasino has been providing players with world class online entertainment for more than decade. New players can get a 100% welcome bonus of up to $3,000 to play slots, and PartyGaming has some of the world's best including many exclusives.
PartyCasino has a number of awards and commendations to its name including Media Man and Casino News Media 'Online Casino Of The Month' and EGR 'Slots Operator Of The Year'. PartyGaming was established in 1997 and is listed on the London Stock Exchange.
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PartyCasino.com is preparing to celebrating a massive year of awesome game releases with a 'Games of the Year' promotion scheduled to take place from December 16th to the 22nd. Opt-in to the promotion and you will be able to take advantage of a special money back guarantee on 10% of any losses made while playing any of the casino's 'Games of the Year' collection.
Only bets made during the promotional period will count towards a cashback bonus. Players can opt-in at any time during the promotion and regardless of when you register for the event all of your game play from the beginning of the promotion will count towards the cash back amount. Regular players can earn up to $300 cashback and VIP players can earn up to $500. All cash-back bonuses will be awarded as a cash bonus and requires no deposit.
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Casino And Pokie Palace Attacks Continue Down Under, by Greg Tingle - 7th December 2010
Season's Beatings punters, journalists, crime fighters... one and all. The Australian gambling crime crime wave continues. Traditionally it was casinos and bookies getting "knocked over", but now many a crime happens in the form on an attack outside a casino, pub or club, and violent hotel robberies are also on the rise. "White collar" type casino and gambling crime is also on the raise with fraud, working the books and so on, and fake casino chips are also starting to show up on the scene again. Media Man and Gambling911 with the hard hitting news from the land down under...
Brisbane, QLD - Treasury Casino Pest Attacks 72 Year Old Woman Gambler...
A nice old lady has been knocked to the ground in a violent bag snatching outside the Treasury Casino in Brisbane. Police said the 72-year-old had been approached several times inside the casino by a man who asked how much money she had won from the poker machines! When she walked out about 2.45am, he followed and knocked her to the ground before taking off with her handbag. She was taken to the well equipped Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital just as a precaution but is not believed to be seriously hurt. Detectives from the City Criminal Investigation Branch will examine CCTV footage from the casino in the hope of identifying the offender. It is unknown how much money the woman lost in the attack, but its believed to be more than just a couple of dollars.
Brisbane, QLD: Treasury Casino Pest Returns To Scene Of Crime; Gambles, Loses; Nabbed By Police And Charged By Strong Arm Of The Law...
A mongrel bag snatcher who targeted a friendly 72-year-old woman outside the Treasury Casino Wednesday morning has been nabbed and arrested after he returned to the venue Wednesday night. Police said security guards at the casino recognised the man from CCTV footage when he turned up to gamble at about 10.30pm. He was taken into custody by Brisbane City detectives and charged with robbery offences. He is alleged to have followed the elderly woman out of the casino just after 2.30am Wednesday after repeatedly asking her how much she had won on the poker machines. Once outside, the woman was knocked to the ground and her bag stolen. She was taken to the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital as a precaution but was not seriously hurt, thank God. We wish her well, and can't help wondering if you've heard about having a punt online.
South Australia: Hotels Encouraged To Man Up Security...
SA Police are urging hotels to beef up security to combat a spike in armed robberies, including an attack on a Darlington hotel. A 23-year-old mongrel, of no fixed address, allegedly robbed the Flagstaff Hotel at Darlington armed with a knife on Sunday, 14th November, at 4am. Hotelier Peter Hurley, who owns the Marion and Tonsley hotels, was very concerned about the rise of armed robberies in the past 5 months. "It’s the trauma it causes for the staff. It can be a very traumatic event when threatened in that way, and it’s got the potential for staff to become spooked. We haven’t had an armed holdup for quite some time but we’re always fearful of it." He said security at his venues had been beefed up. Closed circuit TV had been set up in bars and pokies rooms, and managers had reduced the amount of cash held on site. Detective Superintendent Tony Rankine said armed bandits had hit 25 licensed premises across Adelaide in the past five months, compared with 26 robberies for the previous financial year! He said hotels were increasingly being hit as they were seen to be "softer targets" than banks. "We’re working with (the) industry to have them take measures that harden their premises and make them less vulnerable," he said. He said hotels should examine their cash handling procedures, install time delay locks and widen CCTV coverage. "Everyone has a responsibility ... and should take appropriate and suitable measures to make themselves less attractive or vulnerable to these sorts of crimes." Sturt Superintendent Tom Rieniets said about 40 local hotels last month attended safety sessions run by Sturt Police. He said future safety sessions had not been planned but police crime prevention and victim support services were always available to hotel owners, staff and patrons.
Melbourne: Armed Robbery At Hotel - Taylors Lakes...
Police are investigating an armed robbery at the Taylors Lakes Hotel on Melton Highway, Taylors Lakes. Three men entered the hotel about 1.30am this morning, one armed with a knife the other two with firearms and ordered around 20 patrons to the ground in the gaming room. The bandits gained access to the cash office, fleeing with a quantity of cash. There were no shots fired and no injuries during the robbery. The three male offenders are described as being between the ages of 20 to 30-years-old, wearing dark clothing and balaclavas. Police are continuing to speak to witnesses at the Hotel. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or the website at www.crimestoppers.com.au Public thank you to Belinda Batty,
Police Media Officer: VP7487 /2010
Tabcorp Casino Chips Seized In Drug Investigation...
Counterfeit casino chips are still extremely popular with crims down under, and northern Australia cities appear to have developed networks thick into the action. Roughly 60 thousand dollars worth of cash and casino chips have been seized by law enforcement in a large Sunshine Coast drug trafficking investigation. Coppers have arrested at least 10 people on as many as 30 charges in the joint Criminal Investigation Branch and Tactical Crime Squad operation. There has been $26,000 in cash and $36,000 in casino chips seized from a Warana premises. The casino chips range in value from $100 to $1000 and belong to Tabcorp's Conrad Jupiters and Star City casinos. Yesterday police and the "dog squad" raided a Kunda Park wheel and tyre business this morning over allegations of drug trafficking. A man in his 30s was assisting police with their search at the business. Detectives and the dog squad were at the scene which is the centre of a lengthy drug trafficking and supply investigation. A residence in Buderim was also searched. Neighbouring businesses shared differing opinions about the Kunda Park raid, but all described the man at the centre of the raid as a "very likable person."
Northern Queensland Pokie Bandit Fights By Police Dog, Dog - 1; Bandit - Nil...
An alleged bandit was tasered and two others fled from police after they were caught trying to crack open poker machines at a tavern in Queensland's southeast. The three men, armed with heavy tools, broke into the Highfields Tavern, in Toowoomba's north, just after midnight on Monday, police said. They gained entry to the tavern's gaming room and began to hack into poker machines, Sergeant Jamie Deacon told the press. "They damaged six poker machines with a sledge hammer and/or crowbar," he said. "They removed cash boxes from each machine." The gang set off the alarm during the raid and police, including the dog squad, arrived a short time later. Two of the men fled. The third, armed with a screwdriver, approached a police dog and his handler in a threatening manner. When the man failed to follow police instructions the dog was released, police said in a statement. The man suffered minor injuries to his right thigh. Police will allege the man continued to struggle with the dog and in fear of the dog's safety his handler fired a taser at the man. The man dropped the weapon and grabbed at the snout of the dog before being taken into custody. The 33-year-old, from the nearby town of Drayton, was arrested and charged with possession of implements, assaulting police, and break-and-enter. He is due to appear in the Toowoomba Magistrate's Court on Monday. Police investigations are continuing and officers are examining possible links to other offences in the area. "He's a well-known Toowoomba person," Sgt Deacon said. The other two men remain on the run. Crime does not pay.
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Brisbane, QLD - Treasury Casino Pest Attacks 72 Year Old Woman Gambler...
A nice old lady has been knocked to the ground in a violent bag snatching outside the Treasury Casino in Brisbane. Police said the 72-year-old had been approached several times inside the casino by a man who asked how much money she had won from the poker machines! When she walked out about 2.45am, he followed and knocked her to the ground before taking off with her handbag. She was taken to the well equipped Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital just as a precaution but is not believed to be seriously hurt. Detectives from the City Criminal Investigation Branch will examine CCTV footage from the casino in the hope of identifying the offender. It is unknown how much money the woman lost in the attack, but its believed to be more than just a couple of dollars.
Brisbane, QLD: Treasury Casino Pest Returns To Scene Of Crime; Gambles, Loses; Nabbed By Police And Charged By Strong Arm Of The Law...
A mongrel bag snatcher who targeted a friendly 72-year-old woman outside the Treasury Casino Wednesday morning has been nabbed and arrested after he returned to the venue Wednesday night. Police said security guards at the casino recognised the man from CCTV footage when he turned up to gamble at about 10.30pm. He was taken into custody by Brisbane City detectives and charged with robbery offences. He is alleged to have followed the elderly woman out of the casino just after 2.30am Wednesday after repeatedly asking her how much she had won on the poker machines. Once outside, the woman was knocked to the ground and her bag stolen. She was taken to the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital as a precaution but was not seriously hurt, thank God. We wish her well, and can't help wondering if you've heard about having a punt online.
South Australia: Hotels Encouraged To Man Up Security...
SA Police are urging hotels to beef up security to combat a spike in armed robberies, including an attack on a Darlington hotel. A 23-year-old mongrel, of no fixed address, allegedly robbed the Flagstaff Hotel at Darlington armed with a knife on Sunday, 14th November, at 4am. Hotelier Peter Hurley, who owns the Marion and Tonsley hotels, was very concerned about the rise of armed robberies in the past 5 months. "It’s the trauma it causes for the staff. It can be a very traumatic event when threatened in that way, and it’s got the potential for staff to become spooked. We haven’t had an armed holdup for quite some time but we’re always fearful of it." He said security at his venues had been beefed up. Closed circuit TV had been set up in bars and pokies rooms, and managers had reduced the amount of cash held on site. Detective Superintendent Tony Rankine said armed bandits had hit 25 licensed premises across Adelaide in the past five months, compared with 26 robberies for the previous financial year! He said hotels were increasingly being hit as they were seen to be "softer targets" than banks. "We’re working with (the) industry to have them take measures that harden their premises and make them less vulnerable," he said. He said hotels should examine their cash handling procedures, install time delay locks and widen CCTV coverage. "Everyone has a responsibility ... and should take appropriate and suitable measures to make themselves less attractive or vulnerable to these sorts of crimes." Sturt Superintendent Tom Rieniets said about 40 local hotels last month attended safety sessions run by Sturt Police. He said future safety sessions had not been planned but police crime prevention and victim support services were always available to hotel owners, staff and patrons.
Melbourne: Armed Robbery At Hotel - Taylors Lakes...
Police are investigating an armed robbery at the Taylors Lakes Hotel on Melton Highway, Taylors Lakes. Three men entered the hotel about 1.30am this morning, one armed with a knife the other two with firearms and ordered around 20 patrons to the ground in the gaming room. The bandits gained access to the cash office, fleeing with a quantity of cash. There were no shots fired and no injuries during the robbery. The three male offenders are described as being between the ages of 20 to 30-years-old, wearing dark clothing and balaclavas. Police are continuing to speak to witnesses at the Hotel. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or the website at www.crimestoppers.com.au Public thank you to Belinda Batty,
Police Media Officer: VP7487 /2010
Tabcorp Casino Chips Seized In Drug Investigation...
Counterfeit casino chips are still extremely popular with crims down under, and northern Australia cities appear to have developed networks thick into the action. Roughly 60 thousand dollars worth of cash and casino chips have been seized by law enforcement in a large Sunshine Coast drug trafficking investigation. Coppers have arrested at least 10 people on as many as 30 charges in the joint Criminal Investigation Branch and Tactical Crime Squad operation. There has been $26,000 in cash and $36,000 in casino chips seized from a Warana premises. The casino chips range in value from $100 to $1000 and belong to Tabcorp's Conrad Jupiters and Star City casinos. Yesterday police and the "dog squad" raided a Kunda Park wheel and tyre business this morning over allegations of drug trafficking. A man in his 30s was assisting police with their search at the business. Detectives and the dog squad were at the scene which is the centre of a lengthy drug trafficking and supply investigation. A residence in Buderim was also searched. Neighbouring businesses shared differing opinions about the Kunda Park raid, but all described the man at the centre of the raid as a "very likable person."
Northern Queensland Pokie Bandit Fights By Police Dog, Dog - 1; Bandit - Nil...
An alleged bandit was tasered and two others fled from police after they were caught trying to crack open poker machines at a tavern in Queensland's southeast. The three men, armed with heavy tools, broke into the Highfields Tavern, in Toowoomba's north, just after midnight on Monday, police said. They gained entry to the tavern's gaming room and began to hack into poker machines, Sergeant Jamie Deacon told the press. "They damaged six poker machines with a sledge hammer and/or crowbar," he said. "They removed cash boxes from each machine." The gang set off the alarm during the raid and police, including the dog squad, arrived a short time later. Two of the men fled. The third, armed with a screwdriver, approached a police dog and his handler in a threatening manner. When the man failed to follow police instructions the dog was released, police said in a statement. The man suffered minor injuries to his right thigh. Police will allege the man continued to struggle with the dog and in fear of the dog's safety his handler fired a taser at the man. The man dropped the weapon and grabbed at the snout of the dog before being taken into custody. The 33-year-old, from the nearby town of Drayton, was arrested and charged with possession of implements, assaulting police, and break-and-enter. He is due to appear in the Toowoomba Magistrate's Court on Monday. Police investigations are continuing and officers are examining possible links to other offences in the area. "He's a well-known Toowoomba person," Sgt Deacon said. The other two men remain on the run. Crime does not pay.
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Australian Casino And Gambling News, by Greg Tingle - 7th December 2010
G'day maties. It's another jam packed report focusing on “down under” Australia. We've got more on the the Aussie pubs, clubs and gaming industry at war with the government, fanatical MP's out of touch with society, another casino attack, Aristocrat shares taking a massive dive and much more. Media Man and Gambling911 with the latest, greatest and hardest hitting from Aussie land...
Country Clubs Name MPs Andrew Wilkie and Nick Xenophon Fanatical; Out Of Touch With Society, Pen Pushers With Own Agendas...
Independent MPs Andrew Wilkie and Nick 'Mr X' Xenophon have been named "narrow-minded" and "fanatics" at their virgin meeting with Country Club members over planned gambling - gaming reforms. The meet at Narrabri in north-central New South Wales was the begging of a national consultation process over Wilkie's deal with the Federal Government to introduce mandatory pre-commitment technology for "one armed bandits" by 2014. The shake up would mean every poker player down under would be allowed to gamble only up to their "pre-stated limits". Clubs NSW says ATMs in clubs and pubs will also be modified so the maximum withdrawal for an individual is $250 per day. Sounds a bit like madness already. Club officials think the reforms will damage clubs and the sporting and charitable organisations they support. Narrabri RSL club president Barry Stanford says he reckons country clubs should be exempt from the changes, as their circumstances are different from big city clubs. "These guys (the independent MPs) have set an agenda they don't know anything about," Stanford said. "They don't know anything about our town or towns that we belong to." Senator Xenophon said he wanted a "robust discussion" and he got one. Narrabri RSL chief executive and Clubs NSW representative Paul Gordon advised the independents have been unprepared to negotiate on the pre-commitment plans. "I am left astounded that you both, as elected representatives of the people, can be so narrow-minded, stubborn and fanatical and indifferent towards the majority of Australians," Gordon said. He says the proposed changes to ATM withdrawal limits will severely disadvantage the elderly and retirees, who like to withdraw money in a safe environment. Wilkie then appealed to the crowd to help find a solution to the scourge of problem gambling. "The decision has been made... I now come to you and ask you to work with me, Nick and the Federal Government to work out a system that diminishes problem gambling but does not harm the clubs. I hope you will agree we have a moral obligation to help problem gamblers." A lot of the alarm is the 'Big Brother' mandatory pre-commitment...a system whereby every pokie player will have to register using a card or some other tech and have their play tracked. Every player will need to set a pre-determined limit on how much money they can gamble; once they lose that amount they cannot put any more money through the poker machines. The player will not be able to go to another club or venue because every poker machine across the country will be connected. Gordon says there are better ways to deal with the minority of problem gamblers in country towns, accusing the independents of "bringing a gun to a schoolyard scuffle". Armidale City Bowling Club chief executive Phil Wheaton says his club actively supports 81 community and sporting organisations. "You have got to be joking; you are going to take 40# of our revenue... friggin' hell, I have got a vote," he said. The Narrabri Golf Club, which is already under financial strain, says if the reforms go ahead it will not survive. But Wilkie says the clubs are "peddling misinformation" as they ramp up a campaign against the gambling reforms. "The amount of good clubs do is often grossly exaggerated by the industry. There is not nearly as much going back into the community as some of these clubs would have you believe. But the fact is they do do good and I don't want to diminish that good." Senator Xenophon says small clubs with around 10 poker machines can apply for special consideration when the reforms are implemented, and that includes any club in financial peril. An insider said "It's the government's Big Brother tactics, and pokie hating MP's that have really got people offside. It's also got an Australia Card' type approach to it. Us true blue Aussie's don't like to be told what to do, what to think... what to spend our time or money on. That government just won't last and now has a massive fight on its hands".
Wilkie Means Business On Hard Line Approach...
Wilkie says he is "remarkably unworried about the pressure the industry is bringing to bear. "What the industry needs to understand is that they are lobbying the MPs as though we are having a discussion of whether there will be or won't there be poker machine reform. The decision has been made. There will be unprecedented reform on poker machines and problem gambling in Australia. They can lobby all the politicians until the cows come home but it won't mean anything because the decision has been made." Footy clubs, RSL clubs are not going to take it lying down. Chris Hart, a supervisor at the Steelers Club in Wollongong, says he is wearing a badge opposing the changes because he believes they could cost him his job and pay packet. "I am wearing this badge because it is part of a campaign against the mandatory pre-commitment changes and it involves a customer having to scan their thumb on a machine so they commit an amount of money and once they reach that limit they can't do it anywhere else in Australia," Hart said. "I really think it will have a devastating effect on clubs like this." Emma Sumner also works at the Steelers footy club. She says mandatory pre-commitment won't work and the club could close down if it is forced to implement the new technology. "It isn't a good idea because we will lose about 40% of our revenue and it means we can't support out local team, the Illawarra Dragons," she said. Sumner reckons that she sees problem gamblers in the club but does not believe anyone can intervene. "When you work in this industry you do see people and you think how much money have they put in today, but then again it is really none of our business ... it is their sort of business." Clubs say they are happy to support pre-commitment reforms (as long as they are voluntary) and they are calling on PM Gillard to meet them to discuss the issue. Readers, if you have a put, know your limits, and stick to them.
Tabcorp Casino Chips Seized In Drug Investigation...
Countfeit casino chips are still extremely popular with crims down under, and northern Australia cities appear to have developed networks thick into the action. Roughly 60 thousand dollars worth of cash and casino chips have been seized by law enforcement in a large Sunshine Coast drug trafficking investigation. Coppers have arrested at least 10 people on as many as 30 charges in the joint Criminal Investigation Branch and Tactical Crime Squad operation. There has been $26,000 in cash and $36,000 in casino chips seized from a Warana premises. The casino chips range in value from $100 to $1000 and belong to Tabcorp's Conrad Jupiters and Star City casinos. Yesterday police and the "dog squad" raided a Kunda Park wheel and tyre business this morning over allegations of drug trafficking. A man in his 30s was assisting police with their search at the business. Detectives and the dog squad were at the scene which is the centre of a lengthy drug trafficking and supply investigation. A residence in Buderim was also searched. Neighbouring businesses shared differing opinions about the Kunda Park raid, but all described the man at the centre of the raid as a "very likable person."
How Smart Are Aussie Gambling Smartcards?...
So called "problem gamblers" will not be forced to set limits on how much they plunge on the pokies despite the Federal Government vowing to mandate smartcards designed to cut players' losses. Queensland gamblers have started voluntarily using special swipe cards to limit their poker machine losses four years ahead of the Government making the so-called "pre-commitment" technology compulsory, or at least that's the spin been dished out by Australian government departments. More than 1000 of the state's pokies players are using new technology in-built into poker machine swipe cards to set daily limits on how much they gamble, a problem gambling conference on the Gold Coast has been told. Queensland was one of the first states to introduce the cards ahead of the Gillard Government's plan to make compulsory their use in all Australian gaming venues, except land based casinos, by 2014. The cards were put forward by the Australian Productivity Commission in a report earlier this year, which found Australians gambled $19 billion in 2008-2009 – $12 billion of it on pokies. Despite talking tough on the loss-limiting technology, warning the Commonwealth will override the states if they fail to back its introduction, federal Families Minister Jenny Macklin says pokies players will not be forced to set a limit on how much they spend.
Instead, they could "choose to set no limit at all", Macklin told the National Association of Gambling Studies conference at Jupiters Casino. She said this would give Australia's 10,000s of thousands of problem gamblers "greater control" while allowing others to continue to enjoy playing the machines. Ms Macklin said pre-commitment technology was "a tool" which would allow problem gamblers to "set a limit and help them stick to it". "It's certainly not about the Government controlling people's money. "It's not about taking away people's individual responsibility for their own behaviour." Declan Martschinke, from Max Gaming – which makes the pre-commitment poker machine cards already being used in Queensland venues...said the gambling industry did not favour punters being forced to set spending limits. He said having mandatory pre-commitment cards would make people think about how much they were gambling. "It's a good tool for harm minimisation." he said, adding the cards stopped people from gambling any more once they reached their daily limit – which could be as high as $10,000. The cards could also be used to obtain spending statements. He said 35,000 cashless gaming cards had been issued to pokies players in clubs and pubs, but only about 1000 cardholders had taken up the option to set spending limits. Industry insiders say the government is all spin on this matter, and have a set agenda. Clubs Australia and the clubs, pubs and hotel industry is just now starting to fight back, and is generating strong support with communities and of course, patrons.
Aristocrat Leisure Ltd Shares Suffer 7 Year Low...
Shares in Aristocrat Leisure Ltd slumped to a near seven-year low after the gaming machine maker flagged a fall in full year operating profit as it struggles in North America and Japan.
Ex AFL Coach Convicted Of Fraud, Repaid Gambling Loans Led To Jail...
Former Brisbane Lions' assistant coach Daryn Cresswell, 39, has been jailed for fraud offences. He pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud in the Maroochydore District Court today. He was sentenced to 3 years in jail suspended after 10 months. Cresswell used false documents and a fake name to borrow hundreds of thousands of dollars in Queensland in 2005 and 2006 to repay gambling debts. The National Australia Bank (NAB) made an application for bankruptcy against Cresswell in June 2008. He was declared bankrupt in April last year. Court documents showed he owed the bank more than $500,000. Cresswell played 244 games for the Sydney Swans before retiring to take up coaching positions with the Brisbane Lions, the Geelong Cats, the Tasmanian Devils and the New South Wales AFL club, Manly-Warringah. He was also coach of Tasmania's former VFL side.
Northern Queensland Pokie Bandit Fights By Police Dog, Dog - 1; Bandit - Nil...
An alleged bandit was tasered and two others fled from police after they were caught trying to crack open poker machines at a tavern in Queensland's southeast. The three men, armed with heavy tools, broke into the Highfields Tavern, in Toowoomba's north, just after midnight on Monday, police said. They gained entry to the tavern's gaming room and began to hack into poker machines, Sergeant Jamie Deacon told the press. "They damaged six poker machines with a sledge hammer and/or crowbar," he said. "They removed cash boxes from each machine." The gang set off the alarm during the raid and police, including the dog squad, arrived a short time later. Two of the men fled. The third, armed with a screwdriver, approached a police dog and his handler in a threatening manner. When the man failed to follow police instructions the dog was released, police said in a statement. The man suffered minor injuries to his right thigh. Police will allege the man continued to struggle with the dog and in fear of the dog's safety his handler fired a taser at the man. The man dropped the weapon and grabbed at the snout of the dog before being taken into custody. The 33-year-old, from the nearby town of Drayton, was arrested and charged with possession of implements, assaulting police, and break-and-enter. He is due to appear in the Toowoomba Magistrate's Court on Monday. Police investigations are continuing and officers are examining possible links to other offences in the area. "He's a well-known Toowoomba person," Sgt Deacon said. The other two men remain on the run. Crime does not pay.
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Country Clubs Name MPs Andrew Wilkie and Nick Xenophon Fanatical; Out Of Touch With Society, Pen Pushers With Own Agendas...
Independent MPs Andrew Wilkie and Nick 'Mr X' Xenophon have been named "narrow-minded" and "fanatics" at their virgin meeting with Country Club members over planned gambling - gaming reforms. The meet at Narrabri in north-central New South Wales was the begging of a national consultation process over Wilkie's deal with the Federal Government to introduce mandatory pre-commitment technology for "one armed bandits" by 2014. The shake up would mean every poker player down under would be allowed to gamble only up to their "pre-stated limits". Clubs NSW says ATMs in clubs and pubs will also be modified so the maximum withdrawal for an individual is $250 per day. Sounds a bit like madness already. Club officials think the reforms will damage clubs and the sporting and charitable organisations they support. Narrabri RSL club president Barry Stanford says he reckons country clubs should be exempt from the changes, as their circumstances are different from big city clubs. "These guys (the independent MPs) have set an agenda they don't know anything about," Stanford said. "They don't know anything about our town or towns that we belong to." Senator Xenophon said he wanted a "robust discussion" and he got one. Narrabri RSL chief executive and Clubs NSW representative Paul Gordon advised the independents have been unprepared to negotiate on the pre-commitment plans. "I am left astounded that you both, as elected representatives of the people, can be so narrow-minded, stubborn and fanatical and indifferent towards the majority of Australians," Gordon said. He says the proposed changes to ATM withdrawal limits will severely disadvantage the elderly and retirees, who like to withdraw money in a safe environment. Wilkie then appealed to the crowd to help find a solution to the scourge of problem gambling. "The decision has been made... I now come to you and ask you to work with me, Nick and the Federal Government to work out a system that diminishes problem gambling but does not harm the clubs. I hope you will agree we have a moral obligation to help problem gamblers." A lot of the alarm is the 'Big Brother' mandatory pre-commitment...a system whereby every pokie player will have to register using a card or some other tech and have their play tracked. Every player will need to set a pre-determined limit on how much money they can gamble; once they lose that amount they cannot put any more money through the poker machines. The player will not be able to go to another club or venue because every poker machine across the country will be connected. Gordon says there are better ways to deal with the minority of problem gamblers in country towns, accusing the independents of "bringing a gun to a schoolyard scuffle". Armidale City Bowling Club chief executive Phil Wheaton says his club actively supports 81 community and sporting organisations. "You have got to be joking; you are going to take 40# of our revenue... friggin' hell, I have got a vote," he said. The Narrabri Golf Club, which is already under financial strain, says if the reforms go ahead it will not survive. But Wilkie says the clubs are "peddling misinformation" as they ramp up a campaign against the gambling reforms. "The amount of good clubs do is often grossly exaggerated by the industry. There is not nearly as much going back into the community as some of these clubs would have you believe. But the fact is they do do good and I don't want to diminish that good." Senator Xenophon says small clubs with around 10 poker machines can apply for special consideration when the reforms are implemented, and that includes any club in financial peril. An insider said "It's the government's Big Brother tactics, and pokie hating MP's that have really got people offside. It's also got an Australia Card' type approach to it. Us true blue Aussie's don't like to be told what to do, what to think... what to spend our time or money on. That government just won't last and now has a massive fight on its hands".
Wilkie Means Business On Hard Line Approach...
Wilkie says he is "remarkably unworried about the pressure the industry is bringing to bear. "What the industry needs to understand is that they are lobbying the MPs as though we are having a discussion of whether there will be or won't there be poker machine reform. The decision has been made. There will be unprecedented reform on poker machines and problem gambling in Australia. They can lobby all the politicians until the cows come home but it won't mean anything because the decision has been made." Footy clubs, RSL clubs are not going to take it lying down. Chris Hart, a supervisor at the Steelers Club in Wollongong, says he is wearing a badge opposing the changes because he believes they could cost him his job and pay packet. "I am wearing this badge because it is part of a campaign against the mandatory pre-commitment changes and it involves a customer having to scan their thumb on a machine so they commit an amount of money and once they reach that limit they can't do it anywhere else in Australia," Hart said. "I really think it will have a devastating effect on clubs like this." Emma Sumner also works at the Steelers footy club. She says mandatory pre-commitment won't work and the club could close down if it is forced to implement the new technology. "It isn't a good idea because we will lose about 40% of our revenue and it means we can't support out local team, the Illawarra Dragons," she said. Sumner reckons that she sees problem gamblers in the club but does not believe anyone can intervene. "When you work in this industry you do see people and you think how much money have they put in today, but then again it is really none of our business ... it is their sort of business." Clubs say they are happy to support pre-commitment reforms (as long as they are voluntary) and they are calling on PM Gillard to meet them to discuss the issue. Readers, if you have a put, know your limits, and stick to them.
Tabcorp Casino Chips Seized In Drug Investigation...
Countfeit casino chips are still extremely popular with crims down under, and northern Australia cities appear to have developed networks thick into the action. Roughly 60 thousand dollars worth of cash and casino chips have been seized by law enforcement in a large Sunshine Coast drug trafficking investigation. Coppers have arrested at least 10 people on as many as 30 charges in the joint Criminal Investigation Branch and Tactical Crime Squad operation. There has been $26,000 in cash and $36,000 in casino chips seized from a Warana premises. The casino chips range in value from $100 to $1000 and belong to Tabcorp's Conrad Jupiters and Star City casinos. Yesterday police and the "dog squad" raided a Kunda Park wheel and tyre business this morning over allegations of drug trafficking. A man in his 30s was assisting police with their search at the business. Detectives and the dog squad were at the scene which is the centre of a lengthy drug trafficking and supply investigation. A residence in Buderim was also searched. Neighbouring businesses shared differing opinions about the Kunda Park raid, but all described the man at the centre of the raid as a "very likable person."
How Smart Are Aussie Gambling Smartcards?...
So called "problem gamblers" will not be forced to set limits on how much they plunge on the pokies despite the Federal Government vowing to mandate smartcards designed to cut players' losses. Queensland gamblers have started voluntarily using special swipe cards to limit their poker machine losses four years ahead of the Government making the so-called "pre-commitment" technology compulsory, or at least that's the spin been dished out by Australian government departments. More than 1000 of the state's pokies players are using new technology in-built into poker machine swipe cards to set daily limits on how much they gamble, a problem gambling conference on the Gold Coast has been told. Queensland was one of the first states to introduce the cards ahead of the Gillard Government's plan to make compulsory their use in all Australian gaming venues, except land based casinos, by 2014. The cards were put forward by the Australian Productivity Commission in a report earlier this year, which found Australians gambled $19 billion in 2008-2009 – $12 billion of it on pokies. Despite talking tough on the loss-limiting technology, warning the Commonwealth will override the states if they fail to back its introduction, federal Families Minister Jenny Macklin says pokies players will not be forced to set a limit on how much they spend.
Instead, they could "choose to set no limit at all", Macklin told the National Association of Gambling Studies conference at Jupiters Casino. She said this would give Australia's 10,000s of thousands of problem gamblers "greater control" while allowing others to continue to enjoy playing the machines. Ms Macklin said pre-commitment technology was "a tool" which would allow problem gamblers to "set a limit and help them stick to it". "It's certainly not about the Government controlling people's money. "It's not about taking away people's individual responsibility for their own behaviour." Declan Martschinke, from Max Gaming – which makes the pre-commitment poker machine cards already being used in Queensland venues...said the gambling industry did not favour punters being forced to set spending limits. He said having mandatory pre-commitment cards would make people think about how much they were gambling. "It's a good tool for harm minimisation." he said, adding the cards stopped people from gambling any more once they reached their daily limit – which could be as high as $10,000. The cards could also be used to obtain spending statements. He said 35,000 cashless gaming cards had been issued to pokies players in clubs and pubs, but only about 1000 cardholders had taken up the option to set spending limits. Industry insiders say the government is all spin on this matter, and have a set agenda. Clubs Australia and the clubs, pubs and hotel industry is just now starting to fight back, and is generating strong support with communities and of course, patrons.
Aristocrat Leisure Ltd Shares Suffer 7 Year Low...
Shares in Aristocrat Leisure Ltd slumped to a near seven-year low after the gaming machine maker flagged a fall in full year operating profit as it struggles in North America and Japan.
Ex AFL Coach Convicted Of Fraud, Repaid Gambling Loans Led To Jail...
Former Brisbane Lions' assistant coach Daryn Cresswell, 39, has been jailed for fraud offences. He pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud in the Maroochydore District Court today. He was sentenced to 3 years in jail suspended after 10 months. Cresswell used false documents and a fake name to borrow hundreds of thousands of dollars in Queensland in 2005 and 2006 to repay gambling debts. The National Australia Bank (NAB) made an application for bankruptcy against Cresswell in June 2008. He was declared bankrupt in April last year. Court documents showed he owed the bank more than $500,000. Cresswell played 244 games for the Sydney Swans before retiring to take up coaching positions with the Brisbane Lions, the Geelong Cats, the Tasmanian Devils and the New South Wales AFL club, Manly-Warringah. He was also coach of Tasmania's former VFL side.
Northern Queensland Pokie Bandit Fights By Police Dog, Dog - 1; Bandit - Nil...
An alleged bandit was tasered and two others fled from police after they were caught trying to crack open poker machines at a tavern in Queensland's southeast. The three men, armed with heavy tools, broke into the Highfields Tavern, in Toowoomba's north, just after midnight on Monday, police said. They gained entry to the tavern's gaming room and began to hack into poker machines, Sergeant Jamie Deacon told the press. "They damaged six poker machines with a sledge hammer and/or crowbar," he said. "They removed cash boxes from each machine." The gang set off the alarm during the raid and police, including the dog squad, arrived a short time later. Two of the men fled. The third, armed with a screwdriver, approached a police dog and his handler in a threatening manner. When the man failed to follow police instructions the dog was released, police said in a statement. The man suffered minor injuries to his right thigh. Police will allege the man continued to struggle with the dog and in fear of the dog's safety his handler fired a taser at the man. The man dropped the weapon and grabbed at the snout of the dog before being taken into custody. The 33-year-old, from the nearby town of Drayton, was arrested and charged with possession of implements, assaulting police, and break-and-enter. He is due to appear in the Toowoomba Magistrate's Court on Monday. Police investigations are continuing and officers are examining possible links to other offences in the area. "He's a well-known Toowoomba person," Sgt Deacon said. The other two men remain on the run. Crime does not pay.
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