Australian Government Faces Backlash Over Reversal on Gambling Ad Ban
Prime minister bows to lobbying from gambling industry and media heavyweights
Australia Gambling News
Entain Under Investigation for Serious AML Breaches in Australia
Ladbrokes and Neds owner plays by its own rules yet again
Star Gets Another Reprieve as Casino Suspension Deferred
Gold Coast license suspension was due to begin on Dec. 20th
Australian Gambling Ads Ban Stalls Once Again
It's been 18 months since recommendations to limit ads were made but still no action taken
Australian MP Wants Gambling Companies to Refund Crime-Funded Bets
New bill one of several that puts onus on gambling companies to return proceeds of crime to victims
Crown Melbourne Fined $2 Million for Self-Exclusion Breaches
242 self-excluding gamblers allowed to place bets at casino
VGCCC Fines ALH for Underage Gambling Breaches
24 charges of underage gambling at betting terminals
TexBet Fined for Ignoring Customer Request to Close Account
Sportsbook also sent out offers and accepted 75 new bets from customer
Australia Gambling News
Australian Prime Minister Backtracks on Gambling Ad Ban
Albanese told to 'show some guts' and follow through on ban
Australia Gambling News
Australia’s New Rules on Gambling & Loot Boxes in Video Games Set to Take Effect
Games with paid loot boxes and gambling-style content to receive automatic classification and age ratings
Australia Gambling News
Star Entertainment Facing Another $100 Million Fine
Company could also lose its casino license after second damning report in two years
Australia Gambling News
45% of Young Adults in Australia Gamble Every Week
Under 18s see gambling and drinking alcohol as rites of passage
Australia Gambling News
Australians Have the Highest Gambling Losses in the World
Almost three times higher than gambling losses in New Zealand
Australia Gambling News
Tabcorp Revenue Down by 3.9% in FY 2024
Company cites 'soft wagering market conditions' for drop in revenues
Australia Gambling News
Australia Institute to Lobby for 2% Levy on All Gambling Revenues
Levy would help cover losses as a result of an outright ban on gambling ads
FAQ
Is online sports-betting legal in Australia?
The Australian online gambling industry is thriving and is now worth an estimated AU$3.8 billon per year despite the fact that there are only three forms of online gambling allowed in the country. While the Australian legal code forbids unlicensed sportsbooks, there are still many legal and international gaming companies that allow Australians to access their platforms and place wagers online.