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
Recently, the international rating agency Fitch Ratings upgraded the long-term credit rating of Australian gaming giant Aristocrat Leisure to BBB. This upgrade is mainly due to the company's strengthened balance sheet, continuous expansion of its digital business, and solid leadership in the field o
Australian veteran gaming machine manufacturer Ainsworth Game Technology recently provided a rather pessimistic financial forecast. The company expects a significant decline in pre-tax profits for the second half of the year, directly "halved" to 7.6 million Australian dollars, which is in stark con
Australia's Crown Casino in Sydney recently fell victim to a sophisticated high-tech cheating scandal. A couple from Kazakhstan was accused of using hidden cameras, modified phones, and concealed earpieces to illegally profit over 1.17 million Australian dollars at the gaming tables. The case is not
Starting from March 31, 2026, all bars and clubs in New South Wales, Australia, will face a unified mandatory regulation: electronic gaming machines (commonly known as "pokies") must be completely shut down from 4 AM to 10 AM daily. This statewide directive will put an end to the exemption chaos tha
Recently, state governments in Australia have begun to re-examine their tax policies due to declining revenues from the casino industry. Some experts believe that lowering tax rates could help the government earn more money while making casinos more competitive. Indeed, this is no small matter as i
According to the latest research report by the Australian Gambling Research Centre (AGRC) and the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS), the participation rate of gambling among Australian adults has risen in 2024, and gambling-related harm is also showing an increasing trend. The study, bas
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued formal warnings to Hollycorn NV and Stellar, finding both companies in violation of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (IGA) for providing prohibited gambling services to Australian players without authorization.Firstly, Hollycorn N
Recently, the Australian sports betting market has been turbulent, with a multi-party struggle for control of the well-known betting platform PointsBet intensifying. What initially seemed like an ordinary acquisition has gradually evolved into a complex game between Betr Entertainment and the Japane
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese recently responded to calls for a ban on gambling advertisements, but did not commit to a comprehensive ban. He warned that a hasty prohibition could force gamblers to turn to unregulated and untaxed overseas platforms, thereby undermining existing governan
Over the past twenty years, sports betting has rapidly risen in Australia, becoming one of the most popular and fastest-growing forms of gambling. However, this phenomenon is not accidental, but deeply rooted in the country's long history of gendered cultural history. Data shows that currently nearl
