Treasurer Eric Abetz has revealed Tasmania's gaming laws will need updating after online bookmaker betr switched from a Northern Territory licence, a move the government is hailing as a vote of confidence in the state's economy.
Only 10 commercial-level stallions in Australia have had their fees raised ahead of the 2026 breeding season, but, as Run The Numbers finds out, service prices remain close to record highs.
A UFC fighter has become the first influencer targeted by a federal regulator for promoting an illegal offshore gambling service, as tougher restrictions on the promotion of gambling loom.
Betr has become the first bookmaker to exit the Northern Territory licensing regime, immediately transferring its wagering licence to Tasmania in a development that will be keenly watched across the gambling industry.
AUSTRAC has forced online bookmaker bet365 to tighten anti-money laundering controls after investigations uncovered compliance concerns, as regulators intensify scrutiny of the gambling industry's exposure to financial crime risks.
In an open letter addressed to Racing NSW, country trainer Debbie Prest has raised concerns about the regulator’s licensing requirements, questioning the rollout of the Sleip App and requests for financial information.
The closure of TAB services across several major Queensland hotels has sparked questions about the long-term role of pubs in promoting racing, even as Tabcorp insists its revamped retail model is succeeding.
Australia’s largest corporate bookmaker, Sportsbet, is no longer under the eye of financial crimes watchdog AUSTRAC after addressing concerns regarding its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing controls.
The passage of reforms to gambling advertising laws through federal parliament has been put on hold, with opposition from the Coalition and the Greens prompting a Senate inquiry.
A key gambling regulator has thrown out a bid by a punter looking to recover $450,000 in betting deposits made from a third-party bank account, determining the “complaint is about recovering losses, not about compliance”.
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