Australia's gambling industry is highly developed and diverse. Casinos are ubiquitous in cities, offering a variety of gambling options and also setting odds for sports events. Slot machines are widely distributed in various venues, and many people participate in gambling, with the annual betting am
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has released the latest data on gambling enforcement for the second quarter of 2024 (April to June), showing its continued crackdown on unlicensed gambling platforms and related illegal advertising activities.This quarter, ACMA received 330 pu
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) recently issued formal warnings to several companies providing online gambling services to Australian users illegally, further strengthening the enforcement of the "Interactive Gambling Act".The named operators include Australia Internet Poki
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has recently taken action again, asking local internet service providers to block five unauthorized online gambling platforms, including Best Aussie Pokies, winspirit.online, win-spirit.online, winspirit.team, and winspirit1.com. Investigation
The Responsible Wagering Australia (RWA) has announced that the renowned esports betting platform Picklebet has officially become its newest member, joining a roster of licensed operators that includes bet365, Betfair, PointsBet, Sportsbet, and Unibet. This expansion further solidifies RWA's positio
Japanese technology company Mixi has officially received approval from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation in Canada, advancing its acquisition of Australian gambling company PointsBet. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and its subsidiary iGaming Ontario (iGO) have both conf
The Australian gambling giant Star Entertainment Group, mired in a debt crisis, has reached a critical turning point as its Hong Kong partners, Chow Tai Fook Enterprises and Far East Consortium, agreed to extend the deadline for the Brisbane Queen's Wharf casino transaction to July 31, allowing more
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) recently issued formal warnings to two unlicensed offshore operators, CoinPoker and Casiny, for providing illegal gambling services to Australian users without permission. CoinPoker, operated by Precise IG Solutions BV, allows players to gambl
In the context of a comprehensive ban on online gambling in Australia, a crypto casino named "Shuffle" is secretly operating in Melbourne and has sparked huge controversy by live streaming on social media. The platform not only illegally accepts bets in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin but also sets up
Australian gambling giant The Star Entertainment's plan to sell its 50% stake in the large Brisbane integrated resort project faces the risk of falling through. The joint venture partners, Chow Tai Fook Enterprises and Far East Consortium, have formally issued a termination notice to The Star, which
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) recently issued a strong warning against social media influencers promoting unlicensed online gambling services on digital platforms, stating that the regulatory body will take stricter actions to combat this issue. As more influencers use pop
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) recently announced a new crackdown on illegal online gambling sites, requiring Internet Service Providers (ISP) to block seven unlicensed platforms that violate the Interactive Gambling Act of 2001.The blocked sites include Casiny, CoinPoker,
After months of acquisition battles, Australian sports betting operator PointsBet has made its stance clear, formally rejecting the acquisition proposal from Betr Entertainment and instead supporting a more attractive offer from MIXI Australia.The PointsBet board stated that the updated offer from M
