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Australian regulator rules prediction markets are gambling
6 February 2026 at 7:51am UTC-5
Australia’s gambling regulator has classified prediction markets as gambling and has ordered internet providers to block access for Australians, according to documents obtained ...
Meta fails to remove illegal crypto gambling promotions despite warnings from Australian regulator
4 February 2026 at 6:36am UTC-5
Social media company Meta has failed to remove multiple posts promoting illegal offshore crypto gambling despite repeated user reports, even after the Australian Communications ...
Escalante steps down from Virtual Gaming Worlds after arrest
2 February 2026 at 7:32am UTC-5
Gambling technology entrepreneur Laurence Escalante has stepped down as CEO and Executive Chairman of social gaming operator Virtual Gaming Worlds after his arrest last week ...
Australian regulator set to decide fate of Picklebet
29 January 2026 at 6:36am UTC-5
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has investigated six wagering businesses for breaching rules that prevent problem gambling, leaving online sportsbook PickleBet ...
New Zealand ilottery owner pleads guilty to conducting illegal gambling
26 January 2026 at 7:13am UTC-5
Waiariki Mcllroy-Jones, Owner and Director of New Zealand ilottery company Jonez LRC Ltd., and his company have pleaded guilty in Christchurch District Court to conducting illegal ...
Illegal gambling sites using Australian Open in recent promotions
22 January 2026 at 7:20am UTC-5
Offshore gambling sites are using the tennis grand slam tournament Australian Open to illegally promote their services to bettors, according to The Guardian.
Regulators and ...
BoomBet to shut down Australian online wagering operations
13 January 2026 at 6:08am UTC-5
Bookmaker BoomBet has confirmed it will shut down its online wagering operation in Australia.
According to The Straight, the company advised customers that betting activity on ...
Class-action lawsuit against Australia’s Sportsbet likely to expand after court order
5 January 2026 at 7:37am UTC-5
An ongoing class-action lawsuit against Australian betting company Sportsbet is set to expand significantly after a ruling by the Supreme Court of Victoria, according to The ...
Football Australia bans three players over gambling offenses
19 December 2025 at 7:06am UTC-5
Australian soccer’s governing body, Football Australia, has banned three former players following investigations into gambling-related offenses.
The former Western United ...
PointsBet appoints Andrew Catterall as Group Chief Executive
18 December 2025 at 6:46am UTC-5
PointsBet Holdings has announced the appointment of Andrew Catterall as Group Chief Executive.
Catterall succeeds Sam Swanell, who will remain with the company through the ...
