Senate inquiry to delay passage of gambling advertising law changes
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.
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PointsBet punter denied $450,000 refund after using a sporting club card to bet
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”.
Entain reshapes trans-Tasman leadership as Moncur exits
Wagering company Entain has appointed new managing directors in Australia and New Zealand as part of an ongoing restructure, with long-serving New Zealand-based executive Sam Moncur to exit the business.
Waterhouse VC – Nothing beats interaction
This month's Waterhouse VC newsletter looks at how bricks and mortar businesses, like casinos, remain in demand in a digital age. Regulation still decides where activity can happen, which products exist and how much friction sits between the customer and the bet.
Gambling ad changes set to go before parliament as Labor stands firm
Gambling advertising reforms will be introduced to federal parliament this week, with the government resisting calls for major changes to the contentious bill.
ACMA gears up for expanded gambling watchdog role under ad reforms
ACMA is readying itself to police a new era of gambling advertising rules, outlining its 2026-27 priorities with tougher restrictions and stronger enforcement powers expected to take effect from January 1.
McLachlan eyes global opportunities for Tabcorp with DAZN WorldPlay partnership
The launch of a free-to-play World Cup prediction game marks one of Tabcorp's most significant international digital ventures, pairing its expertise with the global sports audience of major player DAZN.
POCT powered – State governments bank over $10 billion in gambling taxes in 2025/26
Data compiled by The Straight reveals how heavily Australia’s state and territory governments rely on gambling taxes, with the growth in Point Of Consumption taxes helping underpin a growing dependence on wagering-based revenue.
WA bookies get green light for cash-out betting option
Western Australia has approved rule changes allowing licensed bookmakers to offer cash-out betting on eligible fixed-odds wagers, bringing the state into line with national wagering practices while maintaining regulatory oversight.
Turning Point – Tax revenue surge delivers $4.5 million boost to racing industry’s bottom line
Despite Point of Consumption Tax revenue falling for the second straight year, NSW Treasury is expecting an additional $51 million from the wagering tax over the next three years in what could prove an unexpected bonus for the state’s racing industry.
PointsBet punter denied $450,000 refund after using a sporting club card to bet
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”.
Entain reshapes trans-Tasman leadership as Moncur exits
Wagering company Entain has appointed new managing directors in Australia and New Zealand as part of an ongoing restructure, with long-serving New Zealand-based executive Sam Moncur to exit the business.
Waterhouse VC – Nothing beats interaction
This month's Waterhouse VC newsletter looks at how bricks and mortar businesses, like casinos, remain in demand in a digital age. Regulation still decides where activity can happen, which products exist and how much friction sits between the customer and the bet.
Gambling ad changes set to go before parliament as Labor stands firm
Gambling advertising reforms will be introduced to federal parliament this week, with the government resisting calls for major changes to the contentious bill.
ACMA gears up for expanded gambling watchdog role under ad reforms
ACMA is readying itself to police a new era of gambling advertising rules, outlining its 2026-27 priorities with tougher restrictions and stronger enforcement powers expected to take effect from January 1.
McLachlan eyes global opportunities for Tabcorp with DAZN WorldPlay partnership
The launch of a free-to-play World Cup prediction game marks one of Tabcorp's most significant international digital ventures, pairing its expertise with the global sports audience of major player DAZN.
POCT powered – State governments bank over $10 billion in gambling taxes in 2025/26
Data compiled by The Straight reveals how heavily Australia’s state and territory governments rely on gambling taxes, with the growth in Point Of Consumption taxes helping underpin a growing dependence on wagering-based revenue.
WA bookies get green light for cash-out betting option
Western Australia has approved rule changes allowing licensed bookmakers to offer cash-out betting on eligible fixed-odds wagers, bringing the state into line with national wagering practices while maintaining regulatory oversight.
Turning Point – Tax revenue surge delivers $4.5 million boost to racing industry’s bottom line
Despite Point of Consumption Tax revenue falling for the second straight year, NSW Treasury is expecting an additional $51 million from the wagering tax over the next three years in what could prove an unexpected bonus for the state’s racing industry.
