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ASIC seeks A$1.3m fine and eight-year ban for former Star CEO

Enforcement & compliance

ASIC asked the Federal Court to impose an A$1.3 million fine and an eight-year director ban on former Star Entertainment chief executive Matt Bekier. Bekier’s lawyers argued for an 18-month ban, while the court had already found in March that he breached his duties; the penalty decision remains pending, according to the report.

The court’s penalty decision could set consequences for senior casino executives found to have breached director duties.

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Former FIGC president proposes ending Italy’s gambling sponsorship ban

Former Italian Football Federation president Gabriele Gravina has proposed suspending Italy’s ban on gambling advertising and sponsorship, according to a report on his 11-page document. Presented on 8 April, the document also proposes directing betting revenue to youth football and restructuring the league system. The parliamentary hearing intended to consider it was cancelled after Gravina left the federation presidency.

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