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Sports
November 20, 2024
Australian Gambling Groups Pay AU$400 for IDs, Raising Concerns
It is not uncommon for bookmakers to restrict the accounts of bettors who are constantly winning. At the same time, some betting companies provide major incentives until a certain timeframe in order to engage with new customers. However, a practice that is picking up speed in Australia is raising concerns among bookmakers and regulators alike, […]
Industry
November 13, 2024
Illegal In-Play Bets Result in AU$263K Fine for Tabcorp
The existing gambling regulations do not permit in-play betting in Australia. Such bets are not accepted and thus illegal under the country’s 2001 Gambling Act. However, a major gambling operator was recently found to have breached those rules, after accepting hundreds of in-play wagers on tennis events for several months in 2023. Technical Bug Results […]
Industry
November 12, 2024
Self-Exclusion Program in Victoria Fails Problem Gambler
Available in pubs, clubs and casinos across Victoria, slots, or pokies as they are known in Australia, result in losses of millions every month. The estimated losses to the one-armed bandits, another nickname of pokies, between 2022 and 2023 hit the mind-blowing sum of AU$3 billion ($1.96 billion). With millions lost to gambling every month, […]
Business
November 11, 2024
PointsBet Quashes Takeover Rumors
A report published a few days ago suggested that an unidentified Asian company is interested in acquiring Australian betting powerhouse PointsBet. The latter company, however, has now come forward to deny the hearsay. The Report Alleged an Asian Company Is Interested in PointsBet The original report was posted on Friday by The Australian. In its […]
Industry
November 11, 2024
Study Reveals Facebook Targets At-Risk Aussies with Gambling Ads
A new study from the University of Queensland sheds light on how at-risk Australians struggling with gambling and alcohol problems face a barrage of targeted ads on social media Facebook. The report backed by VicHealth and the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (Fare), looked into how much these ads reach people who are susceptible. […]
Lottery
November 7, 2024
Sydney Resident Turns Dollar Ticket Into AU$1.4M Windfall
There’s a saying that lightning only strikes once. While that may be the case for some, it is certainly not what happened to one incredibly lucky lottery player from New South Wales, Australia. St Clair Resident Claims Lotto Strike Jackpot On Thursday, the Lott confirmed that a man from St Clair hit the jackpot from […]
Industry
November 5, 2024
Australia Eyes In-Stadium & Sports Jersey Gambling Ad Ban
Australian lawmakers are considering a ban on in-stadium electronic sideline gambling ads amid calls for stricter gambling restrictions. A mulled removal of gambling sponsorship logos from players’ jerseys is also on the table. New Restrictions Are Being Considered The new measure comes as calls from Labor backbenchers grow louder, according to a report by ABC, […]
Industry
November 4, 2024
Horse Racing Betting Companies’ Donations to Political Parties Up 632%
According to fresh data from the Australian Electoral Commission, examined by the parliamentary library, donations from major horse betting companies to major political parties have gone up a whopping 632% from $66,650 in 2013-2014 to $488,000 in 2022-2023. The revelation came amid Canberra’s ongoing debate on a potential ban on gambling advertising. Eight Big Donors […]
Industry
November 1, 2024
ACMA Warns Offshore Companies over Regulatory Violations
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) announced that it has issued warnings to three gambling service providers because of regulatory violations. The three companies were accused of contraventions of subsections 15(2A) and 15AA(3)of the IGA. The official warnings have been sent to the owners of Rooli, Lucky Block and SlotCatalog, which the ACMA believes […]
Industry
November 1, 2024
University of Sydney’s Bet Well Tool Selected for 2025 Conference
Australia’s premier gambling law and regulation conference, Regulating the Game, has announced that the University of Sydney’s free tool, Bet Well, will be the fifth pitch for Pitch! @RTG, an event described by the conference as “a dynamic showcase of innovative solutions to industry and regulatory challenges.” Pitch! @RTG Will Focus on Important Topics from […]
