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 […]
Industry
January 28, 2026
Victoria Upholds Penalty Against OkeBet Due to Self-Exclusion & Marketing Failures
The Australian state of Victoria has upheld a fine against online sportsbook OkeBet for inducing excluded players to gamble. Officials highlighted the importance of self-exclusion and protecting at-risk players from harm. VCAT Upholds Earlier VGCCC Decision In its latest release, the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) said that its earlier decision that OkeBet […]
Sports
January 22, 2026
Loophole Lets Offshore Operators Push AO Bets
Offshore gambling operators are taking advantage of the Australian Open to promote their illegal services, raising concerns among regulators and industry groups about how easy it is for unlicensed platforms to reach Australian players. These sites operate outside Australian law, meaning players have no consumer protections and no guarantee they can withdraw winnings. The Loophole […]
Casino
January 21, 2026
New Star Entertainment Chairman Appalled by Company’s Mismanagement
The newly appointed chair of troubled Australian casino operator Star Entertainment Group, Soo Kim, who also chairs US casino giant Bally’s Corp, said about the former’s financial situation is the greatest bit of mismanagement he’s ever seen. Kim Criticizes Star Entertainment’s Management Speaking at the World Gaming Forum on the opening day of the international […]
Legal
January 12, 2026
Aristocrat, Light & Wonder Bury the Hatchet with New Settlement
Aristocrat Leisure Limited and Light & Wonder have released a joint statement, confirming that they have agreed to settle their pending litigation in Australia and the United States. This marks the end of months of IP-related hostilities. Aristocrat and L&W Reach an Agreement The case in question revolved around Light & Wonder’s Dragon Train game, […]
