Industry
October 13, 2026
Australia’s L&GNSW Punishes Two Venues for Failing to Shut Down Gaming Machines
Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) gaming regulator, Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&GNSW), has penalized two venues, the Crown Hotel in Camden and East Cessnock Bowling Club, for failing to comply with mandatory gambling machine shutdown rules. A third venue received an official caution, while a fourth was referred for formal disciplinary proceedings. L&GNSW Fines Two […]
Industry
August 25, 2026
NSW Reforms Gambling Framework to Boost Protections
The Minns Labor Government in New South Wales has announced a tranche of reforms meant to strengthen consumer safeguards and ensure that players are protected from gambling-related harms. NSW Government Outlines Key Measures Meant to Protect Consumers The new measures come at a time of rapid changes across the sector, with public scrutiny and pressure […]
Casino
June 4, 2026
NSW Government Extends Funding for GambleAware, Focuses on Support
The Minns Labor Government has decided to expand its financial support for GambleAware by AUD 1.3 million ($930,000), plowing additional funds into the support service and network aimed at tackling problem gambling and offering assistance to people who already experience the adverse effects of compulsive gaming. NSW Boosts Funding for GambleAware for the Financial Year […]
Industry
May 27, 2026
NSW Lawmakers Consider Slashing the State’s Poker Machine Count in Half
The government of New South Wales is rumored to be considering a proposal to slash the number of poker machines in half. This comes amid continued gambling harm-related concerns in the Australian state. NSW Eyes a Major Reduction in Poker Machines According to the announcement, discussing the proposal will be the priority of the Labor […]
Industry
March 6, 2026
New South Wales to Crack Down on Influencer Gambling Sponsorships
Liquor & Gaming New South Wales, the gambling regulator in the Australian state, outlined its plans to regulate social media influencers who have ties and sponsorship to gambling entities. NSW Regulator to Crack Down on Influencers Promoting Gambling Hospitality and Racing Deputy Secretary Tarek Barakat said that with the rise of social media influencers promoting […]
Industry
December 1, 2025
NSW to End Late-Night Poker Machine Exemptions
More than 670 poker machine venues across New South Wales will lose their special permissions to operate past 4 am, after the state government moved to tackle what it calls a “public health catastrophe.” “No Longer Fit for Purpose” The decision, announced by Gaming Minister David Harris, means all gaming rooms will now have to […]
Sports
October 23, 2025
Bookies and Football Australia Fight Over Higher Betting Charges
Australia’s big betting companies have started to remove smaller soccer leagues from their betting sites as they argue with Football Australia (FA) about new gambling fee proposals. This fight could make soccer the most costly sport for bookies in the country, even more than AFL and NRL. FA’s Match-Based Fee Proposal Could Make Soccer Australia’s […]
Industry
September 24, 2025
The Star Sydney Fails to Regain License as NICC Extends Suspension
The Star Entertainment Group Limited (The Star) announced that its The Star Sydney property’s license remains suspended. The decision was made by the NSW Independent Casino Commission (NICC), which believed that the casino isn’t ready to regain its license. The Star Has Been Facing Trouble for a While The Star has been on the decline […]
Casino
August 11, 2025
NSW Police Officer Who Gambled Family Gold Could Face Legal Action
New South Wales Police have been issued a stark warning about the risks gambling addiction poses to the force’s security and integrity following a troubling investigation under the name Operation Dartmoor. Money Laundering Ties, Investigated The probe, conducted under section 132 of the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission Act 2016 regarding allegations of gambling and money […]
Business
August 8, 2025
New South Wales Greenlights On Nut Road’s Acquisition of Donaco
New South Wales has greenlit On Nut Road Limited’s acquisition of Donaco International, securing the final approval needed to close the deal. As a result, the latter company will delist from the Australian Stock Exchange on August 8. On Nut Road to Acquire Donaco On Nut Road, a Hong Kong-based, Argyle-backed special purpose vehicle, set […]
