Sports
March 2, 2026
CrownBet Relaunches Fixed-odds Sprortsbook in Australia
One of the most influential names in Australian bookmaking has officially relaunched its local brand, with Crown Resorts subsidiary Betfair Pty Limited introducing CrownBet back into the market. CrownBet has returned to Australia as a fixed-odds sportsbook, marking a strategic expansion of Betfair’s offering and positioning the company to compete more directly with other local […]
Casino
March 2, 2026
Australian Gaming Billionaire Faces Expanded Drug Case
Australian tech entrepreneur Laurence Escalante has been hit with a fresh set of drug-related allegations, widening the criminal case already underway against him in Perth. Gaming Billionaire Faces 17 Charges After New Drug Allegations The 44-year-old founder of Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW) appeared again before the Perth Magistrates Court, where prosecutors outlined nine additional counts […]
Sports
February 27, 2026
BetStop to Now Cover Lotteries and Other Forms of Gambling in Australia
BetStop, Australia’s self-exclusion program, has already been enjoying a strong uptake among the local populace. People suffering from gambling-related harm have been keen to put their names in the register, allowing themselves breathing room from sports gambling and casinos. BetStop Sees Continued Registrations, Plans for Expansions Mulled The federally-unified program has allowed as many as […]
Sports
February 25, 2026
Regulator Clears Tabcorp Venue-Based In-Play Betting Trial
Australia’s communications watchdog has concluded that Tabcorp did not breach federal gambling rules with its Tap in-play wagering system, a decision that could support the company’s push to strengthen its retail betting network. ACMA Rules Tap In-Play Service Complies With Betting Laws The investigation conducted by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), examined whether […]
Legal
February 19, 2026
Sportsbet Files Counterclaim in Class Action Lawsuit over Fast Code Service
Flutter Entertainment-owned Australian online gambling company Sportsbet has filed a counterclaim in response to a class action lawsuit concerning allegedly illegal fast codes it had offered to bettors. Sportsbet Files Counterclaim According to Sportsbet, if the courts determine its use of fast codes was unlawful, then customers who used those codes and profited from bets should […]
Casino
February 17, 2026
Australian Man Inflicts $70,000 in Car Damages at Casino Park
A man in Australia went on a rampage outside a Sydney casino, damaging at least 35 cars with what police think was a traffic cone. The damages racked up by the suspect are estimated at AUD 100,000, roughly $70,000. Man Rampages Through Star Sydney’s Casino One Nash Ross Blackman has already been arrested in relation […]
Lottery
February 16, 2026
Aussie Retiree Wins Big with $56.7M Powerball Jackpot
Imagine the surprise for one lucky lottery player in Australia when he found out that he had won AUD 80 million ($56.7 million) from the Powerball on Thursday, February 12. And a surprise it was, as the winner nearly forgot about the ticket and never really checked in with the lottery phoning in to let […]
Business
February 11, 2026
Novomatic’s Takeover of Ainsworth Game Technology Falls Through
A few days after announcing that its planned acquisition by NOVOMATIC has been postponed once again, Ainsworth Game Technology Limited, an Australia-based gaming provider, confirmed that the deal has fallen through. NOVOMATIC Sought to Acquire the Rest of Ainsworth In its official announcement, Ainsworth commented on NOVOMATIC’s effort to acquire the remainder of the Australian […]
Casino
February 4, 2026
Australian Influencer with 800K+ Followers Tied to Offshore Crypto Platform
The Guardian, a prominent British media outlet with a well-established anti-gambling streak, has reported on an Australia-focused influencer who may have been skirting the country’s gambling rules by promoting an offshore online casino. Instagram Influencer Suggests Not to Pay Rent and Gamble Instead According to the media, an online streamer identified as Dinah, who has […]
Industry
January 30, 2026
Tabcorp Hit with Penalty as ACMA Cracks Down on Self-Exclusion Violations
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has taken action against six more gaming operators. While the body is best known for tackling the invasive offshore gaming sector, this time, its regulatory action was directed toward licensed sports betting operators. Six Operators Violated the Self-Exclusion Rules In its official announcement, the ACMA confirmed that it […]
