gambling

Social media content under scrutiny for gambling law violations

Adrianne Saplagio

July 6, 2025

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued a strong warning to social media influencers: stop promoting illegal gambling…

$500K fine highlights urgent need for responsible communication in gambling marketing

Adrianne Saplagio

May 26, 2025

Online gambling provider PointsBet Australia Pty Ltd has paid a $500,800 spam penalty and is subject to enforceable undertakings after…

Game rules strengthen parental control and communication on gambling features

Adrianne Saplagio

September 24, 2024

Video games featuring simulated gambling and similar content now face new mandatory minimum classifications, following reforms introduced by the Albanese…

Report finds Star Entertainment Group unsuitable for licence

Jaw de Guzman

September 13, 2022

A damning report revealed that Star Entertainment Group frequently broke the law, deceived banks, and was penetrated by criminal groups…

Crown’s Sydney luxury casino to open in August 2022

Jaw de Guzman

July 26, 2022

The Crown gaming empire’s flagship skyscraper on Sydney Harbour will open its luxury casino in two weeks, the gambling behemoth…

Star Entertainment hasn’t paid fines for Queensland breaches

Jaw de Guzman

July 12, 2022

Star Entertainment’s interim boss is “not aware” of the casino operator paying any fines for its breaches of Queensland’s laws…

ACMA study shows increase in Aussie online gambling during COVID

Nina Alvarez

February 18, 2022

A new study conducted by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has revealed an increase in the number of…