Crackdown on Gambling, Money Laundering as Laws Pass

‘It is no exaggeration to say that the reforms presented in this bill are among the most significant steps taken to reduce gambling harm in any jurisdiction.’

A person walks past signage at the Crown Casino in Melbourne, Australia, on March 22, 2021. William West/AFP via Getty Images

New laws focusing on gambling harm minimisation and cracking down on criminal behaviour in casinos have been passed in Queensland.

The casino control bill implements the remaining recommendations from a landmark review of operations at The Star Entertainment Group that was handed down two years ago.