Casino
December 9, 2025
Gambling in Australia Might Become Exempt From R&D Tax Incentives
New Draft Legislation in Australia aims to take away the Research and Development Incentives of gambling-related R&D. The new legislation that was submitted on July 1 this year is still waiting to be presented to parliament. Alongside gambling, tobacco and nicotine products are also included. July 1 is also the date on which last year […]
Sports
December 5, 2025
Betfred Australia to Launch Crown Resorts-branded Fixed Odds Sportsbook
Betfair Australia, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Crown Resorts, has announced plans to roll out a fixed odds sportsbook that will run under the name of CrownBet, establishing a new betting major. CrownBet Set to Make a Return in Australia as BetMakers and Betfair Ready for the Launch The idea, based on Inside Asia Gaming’s reporting, […]
Casino
December 3, 2025
Disappointment: Credit Card Ban in Australia Has Little Impact
Research shows that one of the Albanese government’s main gambling reforms, a ban on using credit cards for online betting, has had little effect on Australia’s heaviest gamblers. The measure, introduced in 2024, forced most gamblers to switch their payment methods to transaction accounts, but dedicated bettors found ways around it, according to a report […]
Lottery
November 28, 2025
One Lucky Australian Set to Scoop $3.26M from Powerball Ticket
Good news, everyone! One lucky player in Australia managed to win big time from the local lottery, scooping AUD 5 million ($3.26 million). The player was the only Division One player to hold a winning ticket and is now invited to step forward and claim the reward. The person’s ticket came with the numbers 2, […]
Business
November 25, 2025
Tabcorp Raises $195M in First AMTN Deal in 16 Years
Australian gambling and wagering company Tabcorp has made a successful comeback to the Australian Medium Term Note (AMTN), pricing AU300 million ($195 million) of 5.5-year notes. “We Are Pleased With the Very Strong Interest” The move, following a 16-year hiatus, aligns with the company’s intention to diversify funding sources and extend its debt maturity. The […]
Casino
November 25, 2025
Former Crown Chief Slams Regulators for Harsher Scrutiny on Crown
James Packer, who used to run Crown Resorts, has sparked new talks about gambling rules in Australia. In a chat with business news outlet Rampart, he took aim at political bosses and watchdog groups. Former Crown Boss Says Regulatory Imbalance Has Undermined Casinos and Favored Smaller Venues Speaking from his yacht near Fiji, Packer said […]
Casino
November 11, 2025
New Zealand Extends Queenstown Casino License for 15 Years
New Zealand has extended the license of SkyCity Entertainment Group’s flagship casino in Queenstown for another 15 years at a time when the country is looking into crafting a more liberal gambling framework, which will also involve online casinos. The extended license applies from December 7, 2025, and comes at a time of imminent change […]
Lottery
November 6, 2025
Aussie Scoops $13M from the Oz Lotto, Prize Still Unclaimed
The Oz Lotto (operated by the Lott) has announced that a new jackpot winner has been minted, with an unknown individual securing AUD 20 million ($13 million) during the Tuesday night draw. However, the person had not registered their ticket digitally, which means that if they had misplaced the physical copy or worse still, forgotten […]
Casino
October 31, 2025
ACMA Hits Out Against Gambling Companies Based Offshore
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued a series of warnings directed at offshore operators, notifying them that they run illegal gambling businesses that specifically target Australian customers. ACMA said that the companies had no local licenses and could therefore not offer any form of gambling products. To add insult to injury, some […]
Casino
October 30, 2025
New Zealand Pushes Forward with 4% Increase in Tax for Online Gambling Operators
Moving forward, New Zealand will apply a 16% tax on its Offshore Gambling Duty, as confirmed by Minister of Internal Affairs, Brooke van Velden, who said that the measure was adopted to create a new funding stream for communities. New Zealand Adjusts Tax on Gambling Ahead of Launch Van Velden’s government has announced a plan […]
