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Regulating the Game has appointed Andy Cunningham, Principal of Praxis Integrity, to the independent judging panel for the 2027 RTG Global Awards. The panel now numbers twelve and will assess nominations across twelve ca...
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has published initial guidance on the notable persons provision of the new gambling advertising reforms. From 1 January 2027, gambling advertising – whether broadc...
The Australian Football League (AFL) has told its official gambling partner, Sportsbet, to stop featuring its high-profile athletes in AI-generated social media content without player permission. Sportsbet has also been...
Sydney conference adds AUSTRAC and regional regulators as agenda centres on illegal supply and financial crime risks. Regulating the Game has confirmed Stephen Dametto, Commissioner of the New South Wales Crime Commissio...
Jumbo Interactive Limited announced that Jatin Khosla will be stepping down as Chief Financial Officer to pursue another opportunity. Jatin will remain with Jumbo for a period to support an orderly transition. Jumbo has...
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has imposed a fine of $350,000 on Tabcorp VIC Pty Ltd (Tabcorp) for not implementing mandatory multi-factor authentication (MFA) controls designed to protect c...
Palmer Bookmaking Pty Ltd, trading as Palmerbet, has entered into a court-enforceable undertaking after an ACMA investigation found the company breached online gambling self-exclusion rules. The investigation found Palme...
Regulating the Game has confirmed Tim Miller, former Executive Director of the UK Gambling Commission, as a keynote speaker for its 2027 conference, running 8–10 March 2027 at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth. Miller will al...
The Minns Labor Government is delivering on a key election commitment with the next and most comprehensive tranche of gaming reforms, giving people and families stronger protections against gambling harm and putting toug...
Sportsbet and Tabcorp have strongly denied the explosive allegations that they supplied vulnerable gamblers with drugs and alcohol. These claims were made by the former Australian rugby league player Luke Bateman, who told a parliamentary inquiry into gambling advertising that he attended an event where senior figures at a gambling company took illicit drugs […]
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has fined Keno Vic Pty Ltd $75,000 for allowing a self-excluded player to gamble. “Self-exclusion is a powerful and practical step for people to manage their gambling. It enables individuals to block access to venues or online platforms, whether for a short break or permanently and helps […]
The NSW Government has announced the opening of an expression of interest process for Chief Commissioner and Commissioner roles on the NSW Independent Casino Commission (NICC). On 20 May 2026 the Governor of NSW, on the recommendation of the Minister for Gaming and Racing David Harris, re-appointed the NICC Chief Commissioner Philip Crawford, and Commissioner […]
BetMakers Technology Group announced it has been appointed by AB Trav och Galopp (ATG), Sweden’s national horse racing betting organisation, to distribute ATG’s live racing content and data to wagering operators across Australia and New Zealand. Under the agreement, BetMakers will make ATG’s nominated Swedish and Danish horse racing available for fixed-odds betting, together […]
Liquor & Gaming NSW is seeking feedback from industry, stakeholders and the community on how public lotteries are run in NSW. The Public Lotteries Regulation 2016 is due to expire on 1 September 2026 and Liquor & Gaming NSW intends to renew the regulation to support the legislative framework for lottery regulation, while ensuring it […]
The Australian Federal Court has disqualified former Star Entertainment Group Limited executives Mathias Bekier and Paula Martin from managing corporations for six and seven years respectively and ordered them to pay pecuniary penalties for breaching their duties by failing to properly manage serious risks at one of Australia’s major casinos. The Court ordered: Mr […]
Grafana Labs, the company behind the open observability cloud, announced that PointsBet, one of Australia’s fastest-growing digital wagering operators, has selected Grafana Cloud as its unified observability platform. PointsBet is using Grafana Cloud to consolidate telemetry across its proprietary betting platform, accelerate incident resolution with AI-powered insights and give engineering teams the visibility they […]
The Minns Labor Government is giving fans the chance to enjoy early-morning matches and provide a boost to local hospitality venues with extended trading hours for licensed venues statewide during the FIFA World Cup. The biggest and most watched sporting event on the planet is being played in the US, Canada and Mexico from […]
Regulating the Game has announced an updated partnership framework for the 2027 initiative, organized into four levels — Principal Partner, Signature Partners, Pillar Partners, and Activation Partners — aimed at providing sponsors a more defined connection with the conference, the RTG Global Awards, and the delegate experience. The updated architecture showcases significant involvement in 2026 […]
Bally’s Intralot S.A. (Bally’s Intralot) has announced that its Australian subsidiary, Intralot Gaming Services (IGS) has been awarded a new 15-year Electronic Gaming Machine (EGM) Monitoring Licence for the State of Victoria, effective 16 August 2027. This landmark award positions Bally’s Intralot to deliver a new generation of technology, transparency and collaboration to one […]
Responsible Wagering Australia (RWA) has voiced deep disappointment over the Federal Government’s decision to further restrict gambling advertising without industry consultation. The group is now seeking urgent clarity to understand the full impact on the sector. RWA CEO Kai Cantwell said their members have a track record of supporting and leading sensible and evidence […]