Location: Australia
Albanese holds firm as Australian MPs push for gambling advertising ban
27 November 2025 at 6:12am UTC-5
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese this week faced renewed pressure from MPs to phase out gambling advertising.
However, Australia is set to close 2025 without ...
Offshore online gambling market costing Australians billions, according to report
21 November 2025 at 8:30am UTC-5
Responsible Wagering Australia, which represents Bet365, PointsBet, and Betfair among others, has called for a crackdown on offshore betting as it was revealed that bettors lose ...
Australian government urged to follow through with gambling ad ban
20 November 2025 at 7:03am UTC-5
Crossbench politicians and gambling harm campaigners are urging the Australian government not to retreat from a proposed ban on gambling advertising, according to The Guardian ...
Former cricketer Glenn McGrath dropped as ABC commentator over Bet365 partnership
19 November 2025 at 7:24am UTC-5
Former cricket star Glenn McGrath has been dropped from Ashes commentary by Australian broadcaster ABC over his links to Bet365.
McGrath played 124 Test matches for Australia ...
Australian media regulator investigates Disney+ gambling ads
13 November 2025 at 6:31am UTC-5
The Australian Communications and Media Authority is examining whether Disney+ breached gambling advertising rules by airing betting promotions during ESPN sports broadcasts ...
Australian media group’s outgoing chair seeks compensation if gambling ads are banned
10 November 2025 at 7:24am UTC-5
Australian media group Nine Entertainment said taxpayers should compensate domestic media firms if a federal gambling advertising ban proceeds, warning that uneven rules could ...
Tasmania lawmakers propose banning gambling ads at state venues
3 November 2025 at 7:13am UTC-5
Two independent Tasmanian Members of Parliament are proposing a motion that would ban gambling advertising in Tasmania.
Meg Webb, who represents Nelson, and Clark ...
Australian lawmakers call for inquiry into the Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission
23 October 2025 at 7:11am UTC-4
Lawmakers in Australia’s Northern Territory have called for a parliamentary inquiry into the laws governing the territory's online gambling regulator after growing concerns over ...
Bookmakers drop state leagues in Football Australia betting fee dispute
22 October 2025 at 5:44am UTC-4
Australian bookmakers, including Tabcorp, Sportsbet, and Entain, have removed state-level soccer tournaments from their platforms in response to the Football Association’s ...
Tabcorp shareholders approve “outlandish” options deal for Chief Executive
21 October 2025 at 3:08am UTC-4
Shareholders at Australian operator Tabcorp have approved a new options package for Chief Executive Gillon McLachlan
The package was described by the Australian Shareholders ...
