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 […]
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 […]
Lottery
January 2, 2026
Woman Steps Forward to Scoop AUD 20M Jackpot in South Australia
A woman from Hackham in South Australia turns out to be the winner of an AUD 20 million ($13.4 million) Powerball jackpot. The drawing took place on Thursday, December 25, 2025, with a single winner emerging, but their identity was unknown until now. The winner was not originally registered with The Lott Members Club, which […]
Industry
January 2, 2026
Pokie Empire Pushes Council Land Sale for Sydney Mall Expansion
A big plan to redo a well-known shopping center in Sydney’s upper north shore has sparked debate. People found out that the plan aims to make the poker machine areas bigger and buy public land. Gambling Giant Seeks Green Light for Pokie-Led St Ives Redevelopment Iris Capital, run by gambling and hospitality billionaire Sam Arnaout, […]
Sports
December 31, 2025
Sportsbet Hit With $209K Fine For Failures to Warn Users About Gambling Activity
Australia’s biggest online bookmaker, Sportsbet, has been hit with an AUD 313,140 (about $209,000) fine by the Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission for failing to provide required gambling activity statements to more than 6,000 customers over 18 months. NT Gambling Watchdog Slaps Sportsbet with Fine The regulator determined that Sportsbet violated its license conditions […]
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 […]
