ACMA Updates Block List of Illegal Gambling Websites
Block list now includes 863 unlicensed websites
Australia Gambling News
Ads for Online Gambling Make up 64% of Total Ad Spend in Australia
1 million gambling ads on free-to-air TV each year
ACMA Warns Best Bookies’ Price for Operating Unlicensed Betting Service
Company facilitated gambling at other licensed operators
Tabcorp Revenue Down by 6.1% in Q1 2024
Wagering and media revenue down by 5.4%
Victorian Council Raises Concerns Over Tax Loophole For Pokie Clubs
Tax breaks for 'community benefits' such as staff wages and expenses
Tabcorp Fined in NSW For Offering Gambling Inducement
New User Promotions are Prohibited in NSW
VGCCC Brings More Charges Against Tower Hotel for Responsible Gambling Breaches
Hotel now faces AU$2.1 million in fines
Australia Introduces Stricter Verification Rules for Online Gambling
Tightened rules come into effect on Sept 29th, 2024
Australia Gambling News
Betr to Make Record-Breaking Payout Following 100-1 Launch Promotion
Panthers NRL win sees Betr pay out AU$72 Million
Australia Gambling News
Queensland Gambling Losses Now More than AU$5 Billion Per Year
Pokies account for 63.2% of all losses
Australia Gambling News
ACMA Adds Five Illegal Gambling Websites to Block List
Block list now includes 835 unlicensed websites
Australia Gambling News
VGCCC Charges Tabcorp and Gambling Venues for Allowing Minors to Gamble
Kids allowed to gamble on pokie machines
Australia Gambling News
VGCCC Charges Tower Hotel for Operating Pokies Without YourPlay Installed
Second pokie operator charged in a month for similar breach
Australia Gambling News
Tabcorp to Receive AU$83 Million ATO Tax Refund
AU$45 million benefit expected in FY24 financial report
Australia Gambling News
VGCCC Hits Tabcorp with Record Fine
Company failed to comply with VGCCC directions
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.