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 […]
Sports
October 23, 2025
Bookies and Football Australia Fight Over Higher Betting Charges
Australia’s big betting companies have started to remove smaller soccer leagues from their betting sites as they argue with Football Australia (FA) about new gambling fee proposals. This fight could make soccer the most costly sport for bookies in the country, even more than AFL and NRL. FA’s Match-Based Fee Proposal Could Make Soccer Australia’s […]
Sports
October 20, 2025
Breaking the Cycle: One Woman’s Fight Against Gambling
Gambling is a huge part of Australian life, with risky behavior leading to losses totaling around $31 billion each year. While men, particularly young men, are increasingly drawn to online sports betting for the excitement, problem gambling among women over 55 is on the rise. Many older women gamble for social reasons, including boredom, loneliness, […]
Casino
October 16, 2025
Victoria’s EGM Trial, Harshly Criticized Over Limits
Victoria’s new trial for electronic gaming machines has sparked criticism from local councils, who say the government has missed an opportunity to reduce gambling harm. Voluntary VS Mandatory The three-month YourPlay card pilot, currently running in 43 venues across Monash, Greater Dandenong, and Ballarat, allows players to track their spending on poker machines. However, unlike […]
Sports
October 14, 2025
Australian Soccer Ace Pleads Guilty to Match-Fixing
The latest athlete to disappoint fans in Australia is A-League’s Ulises Davila, who admitted to his role in a match-fixing scheme that will certainly have longtime Macarthur Bulls’ fans disappointed. Davila admitted to participating in the scheme along with two teammates from the soccer club, putting the squad’s integrity into question and bringing fresh scrutiny […]
