Australasia

Australian MPs under pressure over free tickets from betting firms

Disclosures that federal politicians accepted hospitality from major wagering operators have reignited debate over advertising restrictions and regulatory changes in Australia’s gambling sector.

02/19/26

SkyCity half-year revenue drops as carded play impacts activity

Group revenue reached NZ$411.7m (US$255m).

02/19/26

Tabcorp reviews media and creative services

The Australian gambling operator has issued a request for proposals.

02/18/26

The Lottery Corporation posts solid revenue growth

The lotteries and Keno operator reported a 2 per cent revenue increase.

02/18/26

New Zealand launches major gambling grant fraud prosecution

The Department of Internal Affairs has filed more than 500 charges against 23 individuals.

02/18/26

Liquor & Gaming NSW sets out 2026 regulatory priorities

02/17/26

New Zealand sees prediction markets as illegal gambling platforms

02/17/26

SkyCity appoints chief financial officer

Blair Woodbury’s appointment is effective March 9, 2026.

02/13/26

Novomatic fails in bid to acquire Ainsworth

The deadline has lapsed on the Austrian slot developer’s takeover offer.

02/11/26

Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA).

Australian regulator classifies prediction markets as illegal gambling in probe into Polymarket

02/10/26

Entain to seek several New Zealand online gaming licences

It hopes to be the only operator on the market operating across verticals.

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Australian MPs under pressure over free tickets from betting firms

SkyCity half-year revenue drops as carded play impacts activity

Tabcorp reviews media and creative services

The Lottery Corporation posts solid revenue growth

New Zealand launches major gambling grant fraud prosecution

Liquor & Gaming NSW sets out 2026 regulatory priorities

New Zealand sees prediction markets as illegal gambling platforms

SkyCity appoints chief financial officer

New South Wales gaming venue licensee fined over ATM with credit access

ACMA blocks 8 more illegal gambling sites

VGCCC fines Warrnambool pub $150,000 for multiple gambling breaches

ACMA fines Tabcorp for taking illegal in-play sports bets

Novomatic fails in bid to acquire Ainsworth

Australian regulator classifies prediction markets as illegal gambling in probe into Polymarket

Entain to seek several New Zealand online gaming licences

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PointsBet warns gambling reforms could give offshore operators an advantage

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PAGCOR retains freeze on new online gaming licences