Warrnambool venue hit with record fine after responsible gambling breaches
A Warrnambool hospitality venue has been hit with a $150,000 penalty after regulators uncovered multiple breaches of Victoria’s gambling laws and responsible gambling…
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CommBank scandal highlights need for gambling reform in Australia
Commonwealth Bank has been accused of exposing customers to illegal offshore online casinos after a customer was able to make $4,000 in credit…
Aussie bookmakers face penalties after self-exclusion rule breaches
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has concluded six more investigations into licensed betting sites for breaches of self-exclusion rules in 2024.…
Aussie bookie OkeBet slapped with fine after Victorian breaches
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has upheld disciplinary action taken against online bookmaker OkeBet, confirming the company breached Victoria’s Gambling Regulation Act…
Tasmania set to roll out new gambling harm minimisation measures
The Tasmanian government has announced a revised package of gambling harm minimisation measures for electronic gaming machines in hotels and clubs, replacing its…
Offshore gambling sites targeting Aussies via Australian Open ads
The Australian media is waging war on offshore online casinos after several were found to be targeting Australians via Australian Open tennis advertisements.…
ACMA blocks more offshore gambling websites
Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has demanded internet service providers block more offshore gambling sites. ACMA has blocked upwards of 1500 different…
Star Entertainment Group CEO Steve McCann departs role
The Star Entertainment Group has announced the departure of chief executive and managing director Steve McCann, ending an 18-month tenure marked by regulatory…
SkyCity Entertainment group part ways with Chief Risk Officer
SkyCity Entertainment Group Limited has announced Chief Risk Officer Carolyn Kidd has quit her role, in the latest blow to the embattled gambling…
Matchbook set to launch first UK-based prediction market
A new competitor to Polymarket and Kalshi in the controversial prediction markets scene is set to launch, with a prominent Australian professional gambler…