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NSW commits AU$95.2m to gambling reform as PointsBet warns of higher compliance costs

A statewide exclusion register backed by mandatory facial recognition will be introduced in 2028, while NSW will also prepare its gaming infrastructure for account-based play.

2 min read • Aug 25 • By Shaan Khan

Q2: ACMA investigates 76 gambling sites and blocks 187 websites

Australia's regulator stepped up enforcement against illegal online gambling during the April to June quarter.

2 min read • Aug 24 • By Keih Ma

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 2 more

Australia aims to criminalise match-fixing at federal level

The new legislation aims to impose tougher penalties and close legal gaps.

1 min read • Aug 24 • By Marieta Lezaic

Appointments Casino + 2 more

Alliance for Gambling Reform names Sunita Bose as CEO

Bose moves from Australia’s digital industry body as the advocacy group enters a new phase following the passage of federal gambling reforms.

2 min read • Aug 21 • By Shaan Khan

Legal & Regulatory Marketing + 2 more

Australia: Parliament passes major gambling reform after three-year wait

Australia’s Gambling Reform Bill has passed both Houses of Parliament, introducing new restrictions on wagering advertising and tightening enforcement against illegal operators.

1 min read • Aug 20 • By Marieta Lezaic

Financial Land Based + 3 more

SkyCity revenue rises 6.5% to $522m as profit falls 37.6%

The operator has opened a strategic review of SkyCity Adelaide after recording an AU$43m reduction in the casino’s carrying value.

2 min read • Aug 20 • By Shaan Khan

Land Based Appointments + 2 more

Harry Boon to retire from Lottery Corporation board

Tim Poole will assume leadership of the People and Remuneration Committee when Boon steps down following the operator’s October AGM.

2 min read • Aug 20 • By Shaan Khan

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 3 more

The Star Sydney and Crown Sydney fined AU$2.25m over minor access

New South Wales’ casino regulator has penalised Crown Sydney and The Star Sydney after a 16-year-old repeatedly entered and gambled at both properties using fraudulent identification.

2 min read • Aug 19 • By Jack Found