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New Zealand raises tax in online gambling bill to enable funding of community groups

29 October 2025 at 8:14am UTC-4
The New Zealand government has revised its emerging online gambling legislation to channel some of the country’s gambling revenue into local sports clubs and community ...

Auckland cricket clubs fear funding loss under New Zealand’s proposed online gambling bill

24 October 2025 at 6:55am UTC-4
The Auckland Cricket Association has warned that New Zealand’s proposed Online Casino Gambling Bill could cut off crucial funding for community sport, threatening the future of ...

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 ...
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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 ...

Australian media regulator blocks seven illegal online gambling sites

17 October 2025 at 8:25am UTC-4
Australian media and communications regulator, the Australian Communications and Media Authority, has directed internet service providers to block access to another seven online ...
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Australian sports clubs join program to reduce gambling-related harm

14 October 2025 at 6:58am UTC-4
Two hundred and eight clubs in the Victorian Amateur Football Association, Perth Football League, and Adelaide Footy League have joined a program addressing the problems ...

Sport Otago CEO hopes New Zealand Government will amend gambling bill

13 October 2025 at 7:47am UTC-4
Sport Otago CEO James Nation hopes the New Zealand government will amend its proposed igaming bill. The bill, which the government is expected to decide on in mid-November ...
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Australian senator rejects invitation to return to sports club in light of gambling lobby sponsor

10 October 2025 at 8:33am UTC-4
Australian independent senator and former Wallabies captain David Pocock has refused an invitation to rejoin the Australian Parliament Sports Club, citing concerns over its ...

Australian gambling regulator under pressure over conflict of interest claims

6 October 2025 at 7:33am UTC-4
An Australian online betting regulator is under pressure after accusations of industry bias, conflicts of interest, and regulatory failures. The Northern Territory Racing and ...

Former Tabcorp exec criticizes government for gambling ads

3 October 2025 at 7:22am UTC-4
The former Chief Executive of Australian gambling entertainment group Tabcorp has called on the government to do more when it comes to restricting gambling advertising. Elmer ...

New Zealand football league faces offshore betting scrutiny

3 October 2025 at 7:01am UTC-4
New Zealand's amateur men’s football league has come under scrutiny for drawing the attention of offshore gambling operators. While it once was only thought to be watched by ...

CasinoRIX buys Innovate Change to enter New Zealand

3 October 2025 at 6:36am UTC-4
Casino review site CasinoRIX has acquired New Zealand-based review company Innovate Change, marking its entry into New Zealand. Innovate Change reviews real-money casinos ...

New Zealand influencers fined NZ$125,000 over online gambling promotion

29 September 2025 at 7:52am UTC-4
Four social media influencers have been fined a combined NZ$125,000 by New Zealand’s Department of Internal Affairs for illegally promoting overseas casinos online. Millie ...

NextBet launches in Australia with plans to consolidate mid-market operators

29 September 2025 at 7:14am UTC-4
Online wagering group NextBet has officially launched in Australia as an acquisition vehicle designed to consolidate mid-tier wagering operators, announcing its first move with ...