The Star Gold Coast license suspension extended to March 2027
The decision was based on a report from Special Manager Nicholas Weeks, who found that The Star had made progress on its reforms but still had many priority issues to solve....
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Australia’s NT bill proposes deposit caps and bonus bet bans
The proposal was introduced through an open letter dated October 5, 2026, by independent MLA Justine Davis, who also plans to present her private member’s bill in the NT...
Adam Newman to step down from The Lottery Corporation CFO role
The news was revealed on October 7, 2026, with TLC further sharing that Newman would remain in his position as the company’s board looks for his replacement. Initially,...
Star Sydney license suspension extended to 2027
Initially, Star Sydney's license was suspended in October 2022, after the Bell inquiry found the operator unfit to hold one due to serious money laundering and compliance...
Australia’s ACMA hits Palmerbet with self-exclusion sanction
After conducting an investigation, ACMA identified that Palmer Bookmaking, the company behind Palmerbet, kept a self-excluded customer's betting account open for almost a...
Australia fines Dabble Sports $700K for self-exclusion breach
ACMA found that Dabble failed to close 157 betting accounts after customers registered with BetStop, Australia's national self-exclusion register, and sent 839 electronic...
Australia’s sports gambling ads ban to take effect in 2031
The government of Australia has announced new gambling advertising rules, revealing that betting logos on sports jerseys will be banned from January 1, 2027; however,...
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...
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...