Gambling News - 'Oceania'
Industry
October 7, 2025
Tabcorp’s and Gambling Industry Veteran Calls for Ban, Restrictions on Ads in Australia
Former Tabcorp boss, Elmer Funke Kupper, has sounded the alarm over the existing regulatory framework protecting consumers in Australia. According to Kupper, the Albanese Government needs to get serious about enacting meaningful change in strengthening the existing gambling advertising rules, in particular. Ex Gambling Boss Miffed at Frequency of Gambling Ads, Ponders Implications Kupper has […]
Casino
October 7, 2025
Experts Warn Underreported Gambling Harm Is Reaching Alarming Levels
Australia faces a growing gambling problem, and new studies hint that the real extent of gambling-related harm remains unknown. Even after years of government reviews and public concerns, experts claim authorities have not taken strong steps to limit the damage. Rising Gambling Losses and Hidden Harms Highlight Need for Reform A recent ABC Four Corners […]
Casino
October 2, 2025
Australia Faces Rising Tide of Risky Gambling, ANU Study Finds
According to the latest National Gambling Survey from The Australian National University (ANU), the number of Australians engaging in risky gambling is now at its highest point in six years. The Australian National University Study Finds Concerning Details About Risky Gambling Risk was assessed using the Problem Gambling Severity Index, which evaluates various negative impacts […]
Business
September 29, 2025
NextBet Starts Australian Operations by Buying CrossBet
A fresh competitor has joined Australia’s tough betting industry. NextBet has begun its operations by buying CrossBet, a bookie based in Brisbane. This purchase kicks off its plan to bring together mid-sized operators and become a top challenger brand. NextBet Buys CrossBet as First Step in Creating Tier-Two Betting Giant The firm, created to benefit […]
Casino
September 26, 2025
No Reprieve for Star Sydney, as License to Remain Suspended Another 6 Months
The NSW Independent Casino Commission has decided to leave Star Sydney’s license to operate the gaming floor suspended for another six months following another review into its operations. This compounds the ongoing difficulties for the Star Sydney Casino, which was hoping to renew gaming operations this year. However, the NICC has deemed it necessary for […]
Sports
September 24, 2025
Rolando Bedoya vs Jamie Mularkey UFC Fight Night 260 – Odds, Time and Prediction
Rolando Bedoya will be facing off against Jamie Mularkaey in UFC Fight Night 260 this weekend. The upcoming bout already has both fighters tied at (-110) and their rivalry heating up once again as both will strive to win what could be a career-ending event on Sunday. While both fighters have known their fair share […]
Sports
September 24, 2025
Jonathan Micallef vs Oban Elliott UFC Fight Night 260 – Odds, Time and Prediction
Jonathan Micalleff and Oban Elliott will be attending the upcoming UFC Fight Night 260 on September 28, squaring off against each other. The two fighters have much to offer, and they are almost a complete match in the oddsmakers’ views. This is not surprising. Despite their occasional blunders, Micallef and Elliott are explosive fighters with […]
Sports
September 23, 2025
Jimmy Crute vs Ivan Erslan UFC Fight Night 260 – Odds, Time and Prediction
The co-main event for the Light Heavyweight fight between Carlos Ulberg and Dominick Reyes is proving to be just an exciting match-off, which will see Jimmu Crute take on Ivan Erslan. In terms of potential for a great bout, Crute and Erslan take all it takes. Yet, both have been struggling. Erslan has been showing […]
Lottery
September 23, 2025
Woman Secures $131K from Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot Draw
A woman in Tenterfield, Australia, has much to be happy about after she won the Monday Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot draw and secured AUD 200,000 (approximately $131,000) in the process. A resident of New England, the woman admitted that this was indeed her first time winning the Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot. The Win Will Allow […]
Lottery
September 16, 2025
New Zealand Player Wins $5.9M from Powerball
A player from Dunedin, New Zealand, has much to be happy about after the person secured an NZD 10.05 million ($5.9 million) payout from the country’s Powerball Must Be Won draw. While details about the winner are scant, there are a few things that are known about the lucky victor. New Zealand Winner Scoops the […]