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Australia Jurisdiction News
TAB penalized $4 million for spamming VIP customers
17 Jun 2025
Tabcorp Holdings Limited has been hit with a $4,003,270 fine for sending more than 5,700 marketing messages to customers of its VIP program that broke Australia's spam laws.
TexBet fined by Australian regulator
1 Oct 2024
O’Shea Bookmaking, trading as TexBet, has been fined $33,000 for sending gambling ads and accepting new bets from a customer who had tried to close their betting account.
BlueBet fined $50,000 for advertising breaches
15 Apr 2024
The Australian bookmaker was charged with gambling advertising breaches following a complaint in August 2023 and ordered to pay the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission.
Australian Online Casino Sites launches enhanced mobile app
27 Oct 2023
This app empowers players with a seamless and dynamic platform to explore a diverse range of casinos, games, and exclusive bonuses.
Australian pre-verification for online gambling goes live
29 Sep 2023
All residents are mandated to have their age and identity verified by an operator before they can transact on their account.
Australia banning credit cards for online gambling
13 Sep 2023
The Interactive Gambling Amendment Bill 2023 will seek to ban the use of credit cards and credit related products, as well as digital currencies, used for online wagering.
Australian commission orders ban on betting on minors in sporting events
4 Aug 2023
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission stated this includes all under 19 sports competitions and on individual players who are under 18 in junior and senior sports.
Greyhound Promotions facing charges from the VGCCC
14 Jul 2023
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) levied the charges for allegedly failing to ensure payouts of electronic gaming machine credits were made legally.
Australian self-exclusion program to launch in August
10 Jul 2023
BetStop provides Australians, particularly those who may be vulnerable to harm, the opportunity to self-exclude themselves from betting.
Unibet operator fined $60,000 for illegal advertising
24 May 2023
The penalty was imposed in Sydney’s Downing Centre Local Court on 22 May after Betchoice was convicted of breaching NSW gambling laws.
Australian economy affected by illegal offshore gambling market
23 May 2023
The Australia Offshore Wagering Market Analysis 2023 Report has also revealed the illegal offshore market in Australia is now worth more than $1.1 billion, approximately 15% of the total Australian gambling market.
Gaming Laboratories International invests in iTech labs
19 May 2023
The arrangement allows iTech’s clients to benefit from GLI’s global network of laboratories and relationships with regulators worldwide.
Crown Melbourne Casino fined $30 million by VGCCC
27 Apr 2023
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission handed down the penalty after investigating the Australian casino's bank check practices.
Kayo breaches gambling advertising rules
19 Apr 2023
The Australian Communications and Media Authority found Kayo contravened gambling advertising rules by showing gambling advertisements during the May 2022 Fremantle V Collingwood AFL match.
Flutter listed as a top 25 employer on 2023 LinkedIn’s Top Companies
19 Apr 2023
The entertainment company ranks second in its major base of Ireland, while it came in at 21 in Australia.
ACMA blocks more illegal offshore gambling websites
9 Feb 2023
Investigations found six services to be operating in breach of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001.
IGAC terminates PlayUp deal
9 Jan 2023
Effective immediately, IG Acquisition Corp. will instead liquidate its trust.
Zeroflucs adds Benjie Cherniak as strategic advisor
11 Nov 2022
The former Don Best managing director will play a pivotal role in refining the sports wagering company's positioning and messaging.
Australian authority blocks six offshore gaming sites
19 Aug 2022
The Australian Communications and Media Authority investigated and found six sites to be operating in breach of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001.
Australasian Gaming Expo cancels August event due to COVID-19 outbreak
14 Jul 2021
Originally scheduled for 10-12 August in Sydney, the event will now take place in 2022 following a recent outbreak of COVID-19 that forced the city and surrounding areas into indefinite lockdown.
ACMA moves to block nine illegal gambling websites
17 Jan 2020
An investigation by the Australian Communications and Media Authority found the sites to be operating in breach of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. The ACMA is urging Australian users of these sites to withdraw their money.
Fair Go Casino offers new Tian Di Yuan Su
29 May 2018
Australia’s favorite online casino is giving players the chance to experience the power of the elements with Realtime Gaming’s latest Asian-themed pokie.
Realtime Gaming launches San Guo Zheng Ba
29 May 2018
Fair Go Casino is taking players back to the times of the ancient Chinese dynasties with the latest pokie.
APCW Perspectives: Speaking of gambling news . . .
30 Apr 2018
An interesting show this week, as one story seems to flow directly into the next. News from the U.K., Canada, the U.S., Australia and China make it a well-rounded episode.
APCW Perspectives: Rules, bans and sarcasm
2 Apr 2018
J. Todd brings the sarcasm as he takes a look at the online gambling news making headlines this week. Stories of note come from the U.K. and Australia. There's also the approval of an industry merger. Plus, the APCW welcomes a new member.
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