Sports
March 2, 2026
CrownBet Relaunches Fixed-odds Sprortsbook in Australia
One of the most influential names in Australian bookmaking has officially relaunched its local brand, with Crown Resorts subsidiary Betfair Pty Limited introducing CrownBet back into the market. CrownBet has returned to Australia as a fixed-odds sportsbook, marking a strategic expansion of Betfair’s offering and positioning the company to compete more directly with other local […]
Casino
March 2, 2026
Australian Gaming Billionaire Faces Expanded Drug Case
Australian tech entrepreneur Laurence Escalante has been hit with a fresh set of drug-related allegations, widening the criminal case already underway against him in Perth. Gaming Billionaire Faces 17 Charges After New Drug Allegations The 44-year-old founder of Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW) appeared again before the Perth Magistrates Court, where prosecutors outlined nine additional counts […]
Sports
February 25, 2026
Regulator Clears Tabcorp Venue-Based In-Play Betting Trial
Australia’s communications watchdog has concluded that Tabcorp did not breach federal gambling rules with its Tap in-play wagering system, a decision that could support the company’s push to strengthen its retail betting network. ACMA Rules Tap In-Play Service Complies With Betting Laws The investigation conducted by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), examined whether […]
Casino
February 17, 2026
Australian Man Inflicts $70,000 in Car Damages at Casino Park
A man in Australia went on a rampage outside a Sydney casino, damaging at least 35 cars with what police think was a traffic cone. The damages racked up by the suspect are estimated at AUD 100,000, roughly $70,000. Man Rampages Through Star Sydney’s Casino One Nash Ross Blackman has already been arrested in relation […]
Lottery
February 16, 2026
Aussie Retiree Wins Big with $56.7M Powerball Jackpot
Imagine the surprise for one lucky lottery player in Australia when he found out that he had won AUD 80 million ($56.7 million) from the Powerball on Thursday, February 12. And a surprise it was, as the winner nearly forgot about the ticket and never really checked in with the lottery phoning in to let […]
Casino
February 13, 2026
23 Charged in Alleged Gambling Grant Fraud Case
Twenty-three people stood in New Zealand’s Auckland District Court on Thursday, February 12, 2026, facing more than 500 charges under the Crimes Act, in what authorities say is the biggest prosecution of its kind brought by the Department of Internal Affairs. “Mammoth and Complex Investigation” The charges include alleged money laundering, receiving stolen funds, and […]
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, […]
