Australasia

06/24/26

Victoria regulator launches ‘Dumb Thumb’ campaign to promote safer betting habits

06/24/26

New South Wales budget projects rising gaming machine revenue

Gambling tax revenue is forecast to reach US$3.2bn by 2029-30.

06/24/26

A glowing, interconnected network of digital nodes symbolizing 24/7 access to veterinary advice for greyhound breeders and trainers.

GRNSW announces 24/7 veterinary telehealth service for greyhounds

06/24/26

Crown Melbourne appoints new non-executive director

Erin Lightfoot has experience in governance, leadership and transformation.

06/22/26

A hand releases a group of floating lottery balls into a swirling vortex of light and shadows.

New South Wales to review lottery regulations

06/19/26

SkyCity Adelaide to pay US$14m fine under agreement with South Australian regulator

The casino operator has agreed in principle to a US$14m penalty and a series of enhanced compliance measures following disciplinary proceedings linked to anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing and gambling harm minimisation failures.

06/19/26

Liquor & Gaming NSW reminds clubs of 2026 ClubGRANTS reporting obligations ahead of annual return period

Clubs have a nine-day window from September 1 to lodge their annual returns.

06/18/26

Australian Medical Association calls for stronger gambling reform measures

In its submission on Australia’s proposed gambling reform bill, the AMA welcomed several new protections but argued that tougher restrictions on advertising and stronger enforcement powers are needed to better address gambling-related harm.

06/18/26

The World Lottery Association opens registration for the Sydney summit

WLS 2026 will bring together global lottery and sports betting leaders in Australia under the theme “United in Purpose: Driving Change and Building Resilience.”

06/18/26

Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA).

ACMA finds SBS breached gambling advertising rules during Tour de France broadcast

06/17/26

Former Star CEO fined US$494,200 and banned six years in Macau junket case

06/17/26

Offshore operators facing lawsuits remain eligible for New Zealand online casino licences

The government says companies currently serving New Zealand players, including those named in ongoing legal proceedings, will not be automatically excluded from the country’s new regulated online gambling market.

06/17/26

The Star names former Bally’s executive Ameet Patel as dual CEO for its Queensland resorts

06/16/26

Tabcorp extends US$690.1m loan maturities to 2031

The transaction increases the group’s average debt maturity from 3.2 years to 4.4 years.

06/16/26

Check the latest Australasia news

Victoria regulator launches ‘Dumb Thumb’ campaign to promote safer betting habits

New South Wales budget projects rising gaming machine revenue

GRNSW announces 24/7 veterinary telehealth service for greyhounds

Crown Melbourne appoints new non-executive director

New South Wales to review lottery regulations

SkyCity Adelaide to pay US$14m fine under agreement with South Australian regulator

Liquor & Gaming NSW reminds clubs of 2026 ClubGRANTS reporting obligations ahead of annual return period

Australian Medical Association calls for stronger gambling reform measures

The World Lottery Association opens registration for the Sydney summit

ACMA finds SBS breached gambling advertising rules during Tour de France broadcast

Former Star CEO fined US$494,200 and banned six years in Macau junket case

Offshore operators facing lawsuits remain eligible for New Zealand online casino licences

The Star names former Bally’s executive Ameet Patel as dual CEO for its Queensland resorts

Tabcorp extends US$690.1m loan maturities to 2031

The Star grants Sydney CEO John Koster 3.38 million performance rights

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