NSW Pubs and Clubs to Roll Out Facial Recognition Tech in 2023
100 gambling venues already trialing the technology
Australia Gambling News
Star Entertainment Hit with AU$100 Million Fine — NSW Casino License Suspended
Money laundering took place at its Sydney casino
WA Government Appoints Independent Monitor for Crown Perth
Police Force Assistant Commissioner to monitor casino's business activity
Victorian Government Sets Spending Limits for Crown Melbourne
Company has until 2025 to implement all changes
Tasmania to Tackle Problem Gambling With Pre-Commitment Cards for Pokie Machines
New scheme is the first of its kind in Australia
Australian Gambling Inquiry to Investigate Loot Boxes and Live Sports Betting
MP leading the inquiry wants tougher rules on advertising
NSW Report Finds Star Entertainment Unsuitable Casino Operator
Report reveals that illegal activity continued even after the inquiry began
AUSTRAC Investigation Could Lead to Yet Another Huge Fine for Entain
Australian authority investigating potential breaches of Anti-Money Laundering Act
Australia Gambling News
Calls For National Gambling Regulator as Australians Lose AU$11.4 Billion on Pokies
Pokie gamblers in NSW lost an average of AU$4525 during FY 2021/22
Australia Gambling News
Stake.com Founders Hit With $400 Million Lawsuit
Former business partner launches civil action claiming he was integral to establishment of Stake.com
Australia Gambling News
70% of Australians Want Gambling Ads Banned from TV
Gambling industry spent AU$287.2 million on advertising in 2021
Australia Gambling News
Tabcorp Revenues Drop by 4% for FY 2022
Record number of sporting event cancellations the main cause of poor results
Australia Gambling News
Australia’s Northern Territory Racing Commission Considering Crypto Wagering Proposal
NTRC has asked gambling companies for feedback on proposal
Australia Gambling News
Star Casinos Disguised AU$55 Million in Gambling Funds as Room Charges
Meanwhile, government endorsed major shareholder with Triad links in Star casino development
Australia Gambling News
ACMA Warns Proxous For Providing iGaming Software to Unlicensed Online Casinos
Company sub-licensed Real Time Gaming software to 13 unlicensed online casinos
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.