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Australia Jurisdiction News
Australia player in match-fixing revelation on eve of final Test
19 Aug 2009
International news brief: Australian cricket player reported an approach from a man believed to have links with an underground gambling network.
Hackers deface Aussie censorship site
27 Mar 2009
International news brief: The government's censorship board Web site went offline after hackers defaced it.
PokerStars launching poker tour Down Under
21 Jan 2009
The Australia New Zealand Poker Tour will host events across both countries with the season kicking off in early February.
Drop out's a poker ace at just 20, with millions in the bank
14 Jan 2009
International news brief: Obrestad is a poker phenomenon: a high-school drop-out and under-age gambler who has become a record-breaking champion.
Row over TV betting
12 Jan 2009
International news brief: The deal between Nine and Betfair prompted the International Cricket Council to step in.
Web filtering system to be tested in Australia
11 Dec 2008
International news brief: Advocacy groups are criticizing the filter, which is part of a $82 million "cybersafety plan."
Australian senator calls on ISPs to block online casinos
28 Oct 2008
Filtering plan would affect pornography and overseas online casino sites, which are illegal to run in the country.
CasinoAffiliatePrograms.com announces new Australian trade show
3 Oct 2008
First annual “CAP Down Under” to be held November 25 - 28 in Sydney, Australia.
In gambling, there's a downside to being upbeat: study
23 Apr 2008
International News Brief: Positive thinking has its pitfalls, particularly when it comes to gamblers who just can't resist playing another round, according to a new Australian study.
Betfair prevails in Australian online gambling case
27 Mar 2008
News brief: In a unanimous ruling, seven High Court judges overturned the state-based restrictions on Internet betting in Western Australia that previously banned Betfair from operating in the region.
Sportsbet.com.au plays fair
15 Feb 2008
Sportsbet.com.au has demonstrated its sense of fair play with its punters during the Sprint Car Racing Championship.
21-year-old Russian young gun crowned 2008 Aussie Millions champion
24 Jan 2008
Alexander Kostritsyn outlasts a record field of 780 players in Melbourne to win the $1.65 million jackpot, the largest prize ever awarded in a live poker tournament in the Southern Hemisphere.
Howard Lederer wins Aussie Millions
15 Jan 2008
Team Full Tilts Howard Lederer added to his illustrious resume this week by claiming one of the most prestigious titles in tournament poker, the $100K No-Limit Hold ‘em event at the Aussie Millions.
Annie Duke to represent UltimateBet at Aussie Millions
11 Jan 2008
UltimateBet.com today announced that acclaimed world poker champion Annie Duke is heading to Australia for the 2008 Aussie Millions this month.
Top-10 Gambling Destinations
12 Oct 2007
Our Top-10 list of Gambling Destinations begins in New England, travels the high seas to China and lands in Las Vegas.
Extreme Poker goes to Australia
12 Sep 2007
Six Australian players will take part in Extreme Poker's high stakes game of Texas Hold’em Poker dangling off the cliffs of North Head.
GamedayPoker.com races in Australian V8 Supercars
10 Sep 2007
GamedayPoker.com has announced a multi-year partnership with Australian V8 Supercar Championship team PWR Racing.
U.S. faces seven compensation claims in WTO online gambling case
25 Jun 2007
Casino City has confirmed that seven compensation claims have been filed against the U.S. in its ongoing WTO online gambling case with Antigua and Barbuda.
Global betting pool launched
11 Jun 2007
International News Brief: Betting agencies around the world have joined forces to allow gambling on several major international races, including the Melbourne Cup, with one massive wagering pool.
Titan Poker expands tournament
30 Jan 2007
Titan Poker announced that it has expanded its tournament schedule for players from Australia and New Zealand.
OzLotteries.com launches new site
23 Oct 2006
Internet users that play Australia’s favourite lotteries today have a new-look website with the launch of the new OzLotteries.com site.
Betcorp Delists from ASX
12 Jul 2006
International News Brief: Dual-listed internet gaming firm Betcorp Ltd will quit the Australian Stock Exchange and make its primary listing in the United Kingdom in a bid to stimulate greater interest from investors.
Man Complains Over Missing Ticket
30 Jun 2006
International News Brief: A man who claims he was unfairly deprived of a $1.2 million Tattslotto win has taken his campaign against Tattersall's to VCAT.
Centrebet Looks to Raise $70 Million
2 Jun 2006
International News Brief: Online wagering and gaming company Centrebet is placing its bets on a new generation of sport and poker lovers as it looks to raise $70 million and list
Gaming Giant to Offer Text Message Betting
23 May 2006
News Brief: Lottery tickets and electronic gambling games would be offered via mobile phones under a proposal from an international gaming giant to revolutionize the industry in Australia and attract young people to gambling on a '24/7 basis.'
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