Location: Australia

Former AFL players accused of promoting illegal online casinos

17 April 2026 at 7:14am UTC-4
Two former Australian Football League players are facing scrutiny after promoting an illegal offshore online casino to their social media audiences. Former Brisbane Lions ...

Researchers, lawmakers call for tighter regulations on Australia’s gambling ad ban

13 April 2026 at 7:37am UTC-4
Gambling researchers and crossbench politicians have called for Australia's proposed partial ban on gambling advertising to be tightened, warning the framework contains loopholes ...
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Plans to reform Australia’s online gambling regulator face pushback

7 April 2026 at 7:35am UTC-4
Proposed reforms to the Northern Territory’s role as Australia’s de facto online gambling regulator are facing criticism from gambling harm advocates. Northern Territory ...

Albanese unveils long-awaited gambling ad reforms

2 April 2026 at 6:17am UTC-4
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a package of gambling advertising reforms more than 1,000 days after a parliamentary report first called for an overhaul ...

Sportsbet drops stadium branding from AFL deal

31 March 2026 at 6:16am UTC-4
Australian operator Sportsbet has agreed to forgo signage and brand advertising at Australian Football League-owned Marvel Stadium and the Melbourne Cricket Ground as part of a ...

Pressure mounts on the Australian government over gambling ads

25 March 2026 at 7:54am UTC-4
Calls for reform of online gambling advertising in Australia have intensified, with a statement from the Australian Medical Association calling for immediate action. It ...
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Australian gambling regulator blocks eight more illegal operators

19 March 2026 at 7:40am UTC-4
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has ordered internet service providers to block eight more offshore gambling websites after finding they breached national law ...

Report flags Australasian crypto betting integrity risk

12 March 2026 at 8:14am UTC-4
The International Federation of Horseracing Authorities has raised concerns about the integrity risks posed by crypto-based betting platforms to Australian and New Zealand horse ...

Entain Chief Executive calls for Australian banks to fight offshore gambling

10 March 2026 at 7:51am UTC-4
Entain Australia and New Zealand Chief Executive Andrew Vouris has called for greater oversight from banks as part of efforts to prevent illegal offshore gambling operators ...

Australian MP pushes for gambling harm to be recognized as a public health issue

3 March 2026 at 5:22am UTC-5
Australian independent MP Monique Ryan has introduced a private member’s bill seeking to have gambling harm formally recognized as a public health issue by the Australian Centre ...