11/08/24 ACMA releases July – September report on interactive gambling actions The regulator carried out 19 investigations, issued 10 formal warnings and blocked 47 websites.
11/06/24 Australian government reportedly plans to ban digital sideline gambling ads The proposal would ban the ads during sporting events, such as AFL and NRL games.
11/04/24 Gambling regulation in New Zealand: Central Otago district considers limiting gaming machines The district is considering a sinking-lid policy to limit the number of gaming machines.
11/04/24 IPI requests meeting over unpaid casino licence fee The casino operator says it now wants “a forum for both parties to seek resolution in good faith.”
10/31/24 Illegal gambling in the Philippines: 8 added to human trafficking case Two Chinese complainants claimed they were forced to work at a raided offshore gaming operator hub.
10/31/24 2 arrested for illegal money exchange at Macau casino The arrests were made in the smoking area of a casino in Cotai.
10/30/24 Gambling regulation in Singapore: amendments to Casino Control Act enter force today The reforms aim to strengthen casino regulation and tighten protections for vulnerable groups.
10/29/24 Opposition raises concerns over progress on Tasmania gaming machine reforms Members of opposition parties claim the government may weaken mandatory pre-commitment card policies.
10/25/24 New Zealand bill on online charity lotteries passes third reading The bill will replace temporary legislation.
10/24/24 Legalisation of casinos in Thailand: draft bill could be sent to cabinet by year-end After cabinet approval, the draft bill will be forwarded for parliamentary deliberation.
10/24/24 Illegal gambling in the Philippines: 8 arrested in raids Police carried out a series of raids against illegal offshore operators in Muntinlupa City.
10/23/24 Gambling in Australia: government launches review of BetStop The review must present its final report to the Minister for Communications within 18 months.
