Australia

By: Heather GartlandStar Sells Brisbane Casino Stake as Financial Pressure Mounts
Star Entertainment has sold its stake in the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane casino project, as the operator looks to reduce debt and stabilise its financial position.

By: Grant MitchellAustralia Reveals Stringent Gambling Advertising Protocols, To Go Into Effect in 2027
They do not represent a complete ban, but they represent significant changes to a country that has struggled to manage the mounting losses of its consumers.

By: Heather GartlandPolymarket War Bets Spark Concern as Australia Blocks Platform
Anonymous gamblers have reportedly made millions betting on Iran strike outcomes through Polymarket, raising ethical concerns as Australia maintains its ban on the platform.

By: Heather GartlandNSW Pokies Reform Faces Pushback as Cashless Gambling Plans Advance
New South Wales is moving ahead with cashless gambling reforms for pokies, but clubs and pubs are raising concerns about costs, privacy, and implementation challenges.

By: Heather GartlandAustralian Player Lands A$27.5m Lucky Lotteries Jackpot
A New South Wales woman has become the latest multi-millionaire after landing a A$27.52 million Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot prize.

By: Heather GartlandAustralia Star Court Ruling Deepens Fallout for Former Executives
Australia’s Federal Court has found two former Star Entertainment executives breached their duties over money-laundering and criminal-risk failings, adding another serious chapter to the casino operator’s long-running compliance crisis.

By: Heather GartlandCrown Melbourne Launches AU$200m Southbank Redevelopment
Crown Melbourne is rolling out a AU$200 million redevelopment of its Southbank precinct, with more than 15 new venues, Riverwalk upgrades and a broader hospitality expansion through 2027.

By: Heather GartlandMeta Allows Illegal Crypto Gambling Ads to Run Despite ACMA Warning
The Guardian says Instagram posts promoting offshore crypto casino Rainbet stayed up despite user reports, even as ACMA warned influencers about major fines.

By: Heather GartlandTabcorp Pays $158,400 after ACMA Probe Finds Illegal In-play Bets
Tabcorp paid a $158,400 penalty after accepting 426 online in-play tennis bets. ACMA will oversee fixes through an enforceable undertaking.

By: Heather GartlandACMA Flags BetStop Breaches by Six Bookies as Enforcement Ramps Up
Six wagering brands let self-excluded customers access betting or receive marketing, prompting a Tabcorp penalty plus audits, directions and warnings.