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Gambling News - 'Oceania'
Lottery
June 26, 2025
Australian Lotto Still on the Lookout for AU$100M Winner
Two weeks ago, the Australian Lottery raised eyebrows when it suggested the AU$100 million winner might never come forward, just days after the draw. At the time, it seemed premature. Now, that concern is starting to feel a lot more real. Mystery Powerball Winner in Australia Is Still Missing On June 12, someone won AU$100 […]
Casino
June 24, 2025
NZ Opens Door to Regulated Online Casino Market
New Zealand is gearing up to bring online casino gambling under local control. While Kiwis have long used offshore sites, the government is now pushing for regulation to better protect players, reduce gambling harm, and crack down on shady operators. In preparation to overhaul its approach to online gambling, the country’s Department of Internal Affairs […]
Lottery
June 20, 2025
Winner of AU$100M Powerball Ticket Still Not Stepped Forward
Winning the lottery can feel great, but for one Australian who bagged AU$100m from a recent draw, there is little difference. The reason? They have not stepped forward to claim the reward, with the lottery already raising an issue over the fact. Australian Mystery Winner Still Unknown, But No Need for Concern The ticket, which […]
Sports
June 17, 2025
ACMA Fines Tabcorp AU$4M for VIP Spam Law Breaches
Betting and gaming giant “raising the game by creating the most engaging betting and entertainment experiences business in the world”, Tabcorp, has landed in hot water with regulators after sending thousands of unsolicited messages to its VIP customers. As a result, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has slapped the company with a fine […]
Sports
June 16, 2025
Senator David Pocock Critical of Gambling Inducements, Calls out Insufficient Measures
Senator David Pocock, an independent politician from the Australian Capital Territory, has once again raised concerns over the proliferation of gambling inducements, calling out local companies who have, in his opinion, benefited from political inaction to reduce the number of such ads. Senator Lambasts Government for Being Too Tardy with Implementing Ad Restrictions Senator Pocock […]
Casino
June 16, 2025
Light & Wonder Gains Momentum in Australia Despite Lawsuit
The Nevada-headquartered corporation that offers cross-platform content and powerful systems that “give players what they want”, Light & Wonder, is enjoying a noticeable uptick in game installations across Australia, according to a June 12 investor note from J.P. Morgan analyst Don Carducci. “Very Strong Start” for Baron Cabinet in NSW Carducci highlighted the strong early […]
Casino
June 11, 2025
Young Australian Man Appears in Court Over AU$2M Online Gambling Scam
A 23-year-old man from Sydney appeared in Bankstown Local Court on Wednesday, facing multiple charges related to an alleged AU$2-million online gambling scam he is accused of operating. According to investigators, the man set up the scheme and then handpicked gamblers who were willing to spend “considerable amounts.” The investigation into the alleged scam began […]
Casino
June 2, 2025
Escalante Seeks Full Control of $3.2B VGW Empire
Founder and chief executive officer of Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW), Laurence Escalante, is making a bold move to tighten his grip on the sweepstakes giant. Escalante is offering to buy out minority shareholders in a deal that would increase the online gambling giant’s value to $3.2 billion. Escalante to Take Full Control The proposal, made […]
Industry
May 14, 2025
Northern Territory Plans to Double Wagering Tax Limit
Australia’s Northern Territory has revealed a major change to its gambling tax rules, announcing it will double the yearly tax cap for licensed bookmakers and betting exchanges. This move, starting July 1, is part of the territory’s wider 2025–26 budget and is expected to bring in an additional AUD13.1 million ($8.5 million) in yearly tax […]

Lottery
April 11, 2025
Weekday Windfall Awards AU$1M to Cheltenham Couple
A Victoria, Australia couple was pleasantly surprised after winning a life-changing AU$1 million prize. The Cheltenham husband and wife scored the single division one winning entry on Wednesday from Weekday Windfall, collecting the entire prize. Lucky Couple Hits Weekday Windfall Jackpot On Thursday, The Lott released details regarding the fortunate south-east Melbourne residents. While their […]
