Australia


Australia Blocks Polymarket After Regulator Finds Law Breach

Australia’s gambling watchdog has moved to shut out Polymarket, the crypto-powered prediction..
1 year ago

Star Entertainment Deal for Queen’s Wharf Stake Falls ApartStar Entertainment Left With $41 Million After Deal Termination

The Star Entertainment Group’s (SEG) attempt to sell its stake in the Brisbane Queen’s Wharf..
1 year ago

Crown Perth Avoids Punishment After Years of Reform

Crown Perth is officially keeping its casino licence, wrapping up a three-year clean-up effort that..
1 year ago

Influencers in Australia Face $2.5M Penalty for Promoting Illegal Gambling Sites

Australian authorities are putting influencers on notice The Australian Communications and Media..
1 year ago

Tabcorp Fined $2.6 Million for Sending Illegal Marketing Messages

Tabcorp has been ordered to pay AU$4 million ($26 million) after an investigation by the Australian..
1 year ago

Star Faces AU$400M Fine, Admits to AU$1B in High-Risk Junket Funds

Star Entertainment’s future remains uncertain as it faces a federal lawsuit tied to anti-money..
1 year ago

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

Australia’s communications regulator has taken action against four betting operators that failed..
1 year 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..
1 year 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..
2 years ago

Austrac Alleges AML Violations at Entain

Australia's financial crimes watchdog, Austrac, has taken legal action against Entain, citing..
2 years 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..
2 years 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..
2 years 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