Location: Pacific
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 ...
Australian media 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 ...
New Zealand Secretary of Internal Affairs argues online casino bill is designed to channel players to licensed operators
10 March 2026 at 7:25am UTC-4
New Zealand's Secretary of Internal Affairs Paul James has said the government’s plan to regulate online casinos is intended to manage an existing market rather than introduce ...
SkyCity faces lawsuit over online casino operations
6 March 2026 at 7:25am UTC-5
New Zealand’s SkyCity Entertainment Group is facing legal action over its online casino operation, according to a filing with New Zealand’s Exchange.
The proceedings have ...
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 ...
