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Amused Group faces allegation over AU$25,000 offer to withdraw complaint

Enforcement & compliance

Melbourne resident George Burns alleged that an Amused Group representative offered him AU$25,000 to withdraw a complaint to the Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission, according to the report. Burns said he rejected the offer, which also involved confidentiality terms; Amused Group declined to comment on the specific allegations and said it handles complaints in accordance with the law.

The allegation concerns whether a settlement offer was linked to withdrawing a complaint to the gambling regulator.

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