Australia


ACMA Issues Warnings After Four Gambling Operators Violate Self-Exclusion Rules

Australia’s communications regulator has taken action against four betting operators that failed..
12 months ago

PointsBet Shareholders Get New ‘Superior’ Deal Offer From MIXI

MIXI Australia has returned with a stronger takeover offer for PointsBet, now valued at $402..
12 months ago

ACMA Hits PointsBet with Over $300K Penalty

PointsBet is facing major consequences in Australia after being found in breach of both spam and..
1 year ago

Star Shareholders to Vote on Bally’s $180M Rescue Package

Star Entertainment has accepted a fresh AU$300 million (US$ 18 million) rescue offer from Bally’s..
1 year ago

AFL Faces Backlash Over Push for Larger Share of Betting Revenue

The Australian Football League (AFL) is under pressure from bookmakers and gambling reform..
1 year ago

Crypto Adoption in Australia Reaches Record High, Survey Finds

According to a recent poll, almost one-third of Australians have digital assets, indicating a sharp..
1 year ago

Australia’s ACMA Intensifies Efforts to Block Illegal Gambling Websites

Australia continues to be vigilant in its fight against illicit offshore gaming The Australian..
1 year ago

Austrac Alleges AML Violations at Entain

Australia's financial crimes watchdog, Austrac, has taken legal action against Entain, citing..
1 year ago

Australia Proposes Stricter Regulations for Crypto Industry to Tackle Financial Crimes

The bitcoin business and other high-risk industries are the focus of Australia's plan to strengthen..
1 year ago

Australia’s NSW Gaming Reform Panel Advocates Statewide Cashless System by 2028

According to a report by the Independent Panel on Gaming Reform, account-based gaming will be..
1 year ago

Australia’s Gambling Ad Ban Faces Delays During Parliamentary Uncertainty

Australia's proposed gambling advertising ban is still pending and won't be introduced this week..
2 years ago

Australia Delays Gambling Reform Rising Criticism

The Australian Labor government has delayed its gambling advertising reforms, which were initially..
2 years ago

Kraken Expands in Australia with Licensed Crypto Brokerage for Institutional Clients

Kraken, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has launched a licensed brokerage service in Australia..
2 years ago

Australian Federal Police Cracks Seed Phrase to Seize Millions in Cryptocurrency

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has successfully accessed $64 million in cryptocurrency tied to..
2 years ago

Australia to Introduce Financial Licensing for Crypto Exchanges

Australian authorities are forcing exchanges to apply for financial services licenses in an effort..
2 years ago

Kraken Urges Clearer Crypto Regulations in Australia After Margin Trading Ruling

Kraken is requesting more specific cryptocurrency laws in Australia in the wake of a Federal Court..
2 years ago

Australia to Implement Partial Ban on Online Gambling Ads, TV Restrictions to Follow

Australia's federal government is preparing to introduce new regulations that will significantly..
2 years ago

Australian Federal Court Rules Against Kraken Operator for Breaching Corporations Act

Bit Trade Pty Ltd, the company running Australia's Kraken cryptocurrency exchange, has been found..
2 years ago

ASIC Targets Over 600 Crypto Scam Sites in Year-Long Operation

The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) has successfully taken down over 600..
2 years ago

AFL Faces $80 Million Loss if Gambling Ads Are Banned

The Australian Football League (AFL) could face a substantial financial hit if a proposed ban on..
2 years ago