Australia to add opt-out register for gambling advertisements
The government of Australia has announced that it will introduce a new national register to allow users to opt out of gambling advertising in an effort to come to an...
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Australian Prime Minister pushes for strict gambling reforms
The Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, revealed that the Interactive Gambling Amendment Bill 2026 is expected to be presented to the House of Representatives in...
GTA blocks gambling minigames for Australian players
Grand Theft Auto (GTA) Online’s developer, Rockstar, has blocked access to its in-game gambling in the Diamond Casino feature for Australian players.In late July 2026,...
Tabcorp hit with $1.8M fine over telemarketing violations
Australian betting company Tabcorp has been hit with a $1.8 million penalty after the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) found telemarketing and spam...
Australian court imposes $24M fine on illegal poker operators
The Federal Court in Australia has imposed a $24 million fine on Brisbane Poker Pty, its director, Rhys Edward Jones, and assistant, Brenton Lee Buttigieg, for running an...
Voltrush Casino Reviewed: Australia’s Best Casino in 2026?
Australia’s online casino market is competitive, noisy, and full of platforms making the same promises. Fast payouts. Big welcome bonuses. Huge game libraries. The difference...
Star Sydney fined $7.2M over risk management failures
Australia’s New South Wales gaming regulator has imposed a $7.2 million fine on Star Entertainment’s Sydney casino over financial crime risk management breaches.In...
Australian government to introduce new gambling reforms
Australia has revealed plans to introduce new gambling reforms in response to late Labor MP Peta Murphy’s parliamentary measure to limit gambling advertising and reduce the...
AUSTRAC implements new AML and CTF regulations
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre’s (AUSTRAC) reforms introduced in 2024 have now come into force, imposing stricter compliance demands for businesses...