Industry
January 2, 2023
ACMA Reports a Doubling of Gambling Ads Complaints in 2022
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has announced that the number of complaints regarding gambling ads almost doubled in 2022, The Guardian revealed recently. The media regulator, which is an independent Commonwealth statutory authority, has also added that the number of complaints and inquiries regarding gambling advertisements has been on a steady growth trend […]
Industry
December 29, 2022
News Corp’s Betr in Discussions over PointsBet Australia Sale
Australian gambling startup Betr is in preliminary discussions with PointsBet for the acquisition of the operator’s Australian business, according to a PointsBet filing to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) on Wednesday. Potential Sale Discussions Underway The potential sale of PointsBet Australia was first reported by The Australian on Friday and today the gambling group officially […]
Industry
December 28, 2022
NSW Police Commissioner Welcomes Cashless Gambling for Pokies
The latest official to support the measure is NSW police commissioner Karen Webb who said that tougher measures are necessary to stop dirty money flowing throughout the state’s pokies machines. The matter has driven a wedge between hospitality industry backers and officials who believe that the state’s gaming operations are abused by criminals who have […]
Legal
December 22, 2022
Betr Slammed with a Fine for Promoting to an Excluded Player
Betr, a sports betting operator focusing on micro bets, has been fined in Australia. As reported by ABC News, the gambling company breached the local rules by incentivizing a self-excluded gambler to play. Betr Promoted Betting to an Excluded Customer The player in question simply referred to as “Mr M,” was contacted by betr prior […]
Casino
December 22, 2022
Online Casinos Have No Responsible Gambling Policies
An Australian gambling addict is hoping to recover his losses with two offshore casinos which allowed him to gamble despite his self-exclusion from pubs, clubs and casinos in Australia. ‘Responsible Gambling is a Joke’ Blake Barnard, 42, who lost nearly AU$300,000 ($201,000) while gambling with online casinos registered in Curacao, is considering taking legal action […]
Legal
December 22, 2022
Australian Sports Body: Current Gambling Ads Regime Is Balanced
A parliamentary inquiry on the need for further advertising and broadcast restrictions in Australia was told by the Coalition of Major Professional and Participation Sports (Compps) that the current regime, complemented by action in individual sporting codes, is sufficient. Existing Arrangements Strike the Right Balance The group representing major Australian sports, including the Australian Football […]
Sports
December 21, 2022
ACMA Rules Sportsbet Did Not Breach In-Play Betting Rules
ACMA first targeted Sportsbet over an alleged prohibited betting offer concerning the Brownlow Medal, which is granted to the fairest player in the Australian Football League (AFL) every season. The award is decided by umpires at the end of each season, and it has become an event that fans follow passionately. However, Sportsbet earned itself […]
Poker
December 19, 2022
NSW’s Planned Pokie Tax Hike Sets the Stage for Broader Reforms
Australia’s New South Wales government introduced proposed changes to poker machine taxation. The new reform will bring casino operator taxes in line with those for machines in hotels and clubs. The state plans to use the extra income to aid struggling communities. Casino representatives have already spoken up against the changes, but the government appears […]
Industry
December 15, 2022
NSW Clubs to Connect with Bettors through Ok2Play? App
Four clubs in the Illawarra region, Australia, have launched a new safer gambling initiative where gamblers will be asked to confirm whether they are OK to play before they begin. This will be made possible through a new app called Ok2Play? It would allow problem gamblers or people having second thoughts to rethink whether they […]
Industry
December 14, 2022
ACMA Continues Crusade Against Illegal Operators
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) recently added two more offshore gambling websites to its banned list, requesting the immediate block of their services in the island nation. The latest bans mark the regulator’s ongoing efforts to rid Australia of all illegal operators. ACMA has blocked hundreds of websites, but the constant proliferation of […]
