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Why Ozwin Casino is Budget-Gamers’ First Choice

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Ozwin Casino is one of Australia’s largest operators, but it accepts players from all over the world. Ozwin casino has established itself as the best casino for budget gamers, with a low minimum deposit of $10 and a plethora of free bonuses available through the use of bonus codes.

Ozwin Casino’s $10 Minimum Deposit

Before we discuss why Ozwin is a budget-gamers first choice let’s just say that high rollers are more than welcome to join the Ozwin family. This online casino is the place where they can wager huge sums on 120+ slots and dozens of different types of virtual table games. Big-money gamblers have every right to hope for ginormous prizes as some of the games on this platform come with jackpots measured in millions of dollars.

All this, however, doesn’t mean budget gamers should stay away from Ozwin Casino. It’s quite the opposite! Ozwin casino is a minimum deposit casino and a great choice for those of you who don’t feel comfortable with betting large amounts of money. This means you can fund your Ozwin account with as little as $10. The large selection of slot machines will provide you with a decent chance of hitting a few wins.

However, there’s one important reason why our advice for new Ozwin players is to spend slightly more on their first couple of deposits. The thing is that this casino is giving away a spectacular 400% welcome bonus + 100 free spins to new customers who make a deposit of at least $20.

Ozwin Casino 400% Welcome Bonus on $20+ Deposits

New Ozwin players can get a fantastic welcome present from the online casino, which consists of a 400% match-deposit bonus and 100 free spins. The deal comes in the form of two separate bonuses, each bringing 200% up to $2000 and 50 free spins your way.

In order to grab this deal, you need to deposit at least $20. The sum isn’t too big, meaning that even budget gamblers can afford it. It’s just $10 more than the minimum deposit amount set by a majority of online gambling sites, Ozwin Casino included.

However, if you don’t feel like depositing money, it doesn’t mean you should give up on Ozwin Casino. It’s because this site also has some no-deposit bonus deals on the table.

Ozwin’s No-Deposit Bonuses for Budget Gamers

There are two separate Ozwin free bonuses available by using the link to get the bonus codes.  The first deal you can claim is the $20 no-deposit bonus and the second deal will give you 25 free spins. You can get the offers by typing in the Casinoshubs’ promo code after setting up your new Ozwin account. You will receive the bonus credits straight away, which you then need to bet 60 times to clear the wagering requirements. To do that, you can play any game from the pokies and slots collection of Ozwin Casino. These offers are available only for new customers who haven’t yet claimed any other bonuses.

Other Reasons Why You’d Love Gambling at Ozwin Casino

In addition to all the aforementioned bonuses, Ozwin Casino has a few other bonuses up for grabs. There’s the Pokie of the Month bonus, for example, through which you can get a 125% on your deposits, together with 30 free spins on a certain slot game – the game changes every month.

Then, there’s also the cashback scheme, which enables you to recuperate a portion of your gambling losses. You can get between 25% and 50% back in the form of a cashback bonus.

Apart from amazing bonuses, Ozwin Casino is great for many other reasons. First of all, this is a 100% legit gambling platform with a real operating license, issued by the gambling authority of Curacao. What this means is that you can trust this operator and that all of its games are fair. Further, this operator also does all it can to keep your personal data and your funds secure.

Ozwin Casino is also great for the number of banking methods it supports. Bank cards, e-wallets, cryptos – you can use all of those to make deposits/withdrawals on this platform. All transfers are safe and are processed quickly. Deposits are instant, while withdrawals usually take only a couple of hours to clear.

If you’re still not convinced that this is the right casino for you, you should also know that there are several hundred titles in the Ozwin Casino game library, meaning that fun is guaranteed.

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AUSTRAC Launches Civil Penalty Proceedings Against Mounties

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AUSTRAC has launched Federal Court civil penalty proceedings against Mount Pritchard District and Community Club (Mounties), for alleged serious and systemic non-compliance with Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) laws.

AUSTRAC alleges that Mounties contravened the AML/CTF Act, providing gaming services to its customers in circumstances where it had not adopted and maintained an AML CTF programme in compliance with the AML/CTF Rules.

AUSTRAC CEO Brendan Thomas said AUSTRAC alleges failures in Mounties’ approach to its anti-money laundering obligations have left it open to criminal exploitation.

“Mounties is one of the largest and most profitable club groups in NSW. It owns 10 venues, 8 of which operate approximately 1,400 poker machines and it makes hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue from money gambled on those machines,” Mr Thomas said.

“This is a big company with an even bigger responsibility to ensure its clubs are managing the risks that criminals can run dirty money through its gaming machines.

“AUSTRAC’s 2024 Money Laundering in Australia National Risk Assessment identified pubs and clubs as a medium risk sector, but when those businesses are exposed to cash, especially in circumstances where known money laundering risks are not being managed, the risk increases.”

“A business operating at this scale, in a cash intensive sector, is exposed to a high degree of money laundering risk. In 2022 for example, the NSW Crime Commission released its Project Islington report which determined that billions of the approximately $95b gambled in NSW poker machines in 2021-22 was likely to be dirty money.”

AUSTRAC alleges Mounties AML/CTF programme:

• did not have an adequate risk assessment

• did not contain appropriate staff risk awareness training

• did not contain appropriate risk based systems and controls in its transaction monitoring programme

• did not include appropriate risk based systems and controls in its enhanced customer due diligence processes

• was not subject to an independent review that met the requirements of the Rules

• and that Mounties failed to appropriately monitor a number of its customers with a view to identifying, mitigating and managing the money laundering risk that Mounties faced.

AUSTRAC also alleges Mounties failed to appropriately maintain its AML/CTF Programme, with aspects of its programme outsourced to a third party provider, Betsafe – which also provides AML/CTF programmes to a number of other pubs and clubs.

“Like many other AUSTRAC reporting entities, Mounties outsources aspects of its AML/CTF program but what it can’t outsource is its AML/CTF obligations.”

“Relying on third party providers doesn’t absolve a business of its obligations under the AML/CTF Act. If a reporting entity outsources key parts of its program to a service that is not fit for purpose – especially without proper oversight or resourcing – they run a real risk of non-compliance.

“All reporting entities, regardless of size, must stay actively involved in how their AML/CTF program is designed, implemented and monitored and I would say the same thing to other pubs and clubs who think bringing in a provider is a set and forget solution.”

AUSTRAC also alleges a number of specific instances where Mounties failed to appropriately monitor specific customers, despite the money laundering risks they presented.

“Customer due diligence and transaction monitoring in a club that processes hundreds of millions of dollars a year through its poker machines, a significant amount of which is cash, is going to require a robust approach when it comes to verifying a customer’s source of funds,” said Mr Thomas.

It is now a matter for the Federal Court of Australia to determine whether Mounties contravened the Act and, if so, what orders to make.

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BetMakers Partners with The Bookie Group

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BetMakers Technology Group has entered into a partnership with The Bookie Group (TBG), who announced the appointment of veteran wagering executive Jason Scott as part of their growth and brand expansion strategy.

Scott, formerly CEO of Racing Queensland and a senior executive with Entain and BetMGM, brings a wealth of global racing and sports betting experience to TBG. His arrival marks a significant step as the group accelerates development of its multi-brand strategy, building on the early success of PonyBet, currently live and trading in the Australian market.

TBG’s growth is underpinned by its strategic partnership with BetMakers Technology Group, leveraging the newly launched Apollo platform to deliver highly personalised, agile wagering experiences.

“The early success of PonyBet on the Apollo platform has been fantastic to see and a great endorsement of the BetMakers solution. We’re excited to partner closely with Jason, Brian and the TBG team as they execute on their vision for a dynamic, multi-brand wagering business,” said Martin Tripp, Chief Operating Officer at BetMakers Technology Group.

“I’ve been incredibly impressed with the Apollo platform and the team behind it. The technology gives us the flexibility to move fast and innovate, and I’m excited to work with BetMakers to deliver unique and engaging products that modern punters are looking for,” said Jason Scott.

TBG has plans to launch several new betting brands throughout 2025 and 2026, focusing on personalisation, entertainment, and operational excellence. With Scott at the helm and BetMakers providing the technology backbone, the group is well-positioned to deliver differentiated products to market at speed and scale.

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VGCCC Fines Werribee RSL for Self-exclusion Failures

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The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has fined the Werribee RSL $30,000 for failing to prevent 2 self-excluded customers from gambling.

VGCCC CEO Suzy Neilan said: “This is the first time the VGCCC has taken disciplinary action against a club or hotel for self-exclusion breaches.

“Self-exclusion programs empower people to manage their gambling by registering to be temporarily or permanently blocked from entering gambling areas of clubs, pubs and casinos.

“By failing to respect a person’s decision to self-exclude, a venue may put customers who have decided to take a break from gambling, or quit altogether, at risk of experiencing gambling harm.”

In January 2024, the VGCCC received an anonymous tip-off that a self-excluded person entered the Werribee RSL gaming room and used the poker machines. The venue self-reported a second breach in May 2024, after realising a different customer had gambled at the venue on at least 4 occasions between February and May 2024.

Ms Neilan said: “Taking disciplinary action is the last resort. We would prefer venues take their harm minimisation responsibilities seriously by complying with their legal obligations, including through the effective implementation of tools like self-exclusion.

“Venues and their staff are the last line of defence for self-excluded customers, who should be able to trust that their decision to self-exclude will be respected. They must have the appropriate controls in place to prevent self-excluded people from entering gaming rooms.”

The VGCCC acknowledged that Werribee RSL cooperated with the investigations and has since taken steps to strengthen its procedures. These include improved and regular staff training, daily audits of the self-exclusion register and greater use of technology to identify self-excluded customers who attempt to enter the gaming room.

This remedial action was taken into consideration in determining the amount of the fine.

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