Latest News and Updates from ACMA Australia
AI-GENERATEDTasmania’s Pokies Losses Hit $18.1 Million Amid Cashless Card Inquiry
Gambling losses in Tasmania reached $18.1 million in July 2026, the highest in a year, as an inquiry begins into the scrapped cashless card plan.
AI-GENERATEDOffshore Risk: PointsBet Warns Australian Ad Bans May Empower Illegal Operators
PointsBet CEO Andrew Catterall warns that the Interactive Gambling Amendment Bill 2026, which limits TV ads to three per hour, could drive players to the black market.
AI-GENERATEDAustralia's BetStop Register Surpasses 67,000 Registrations After Three Years
Three years after its launch, the Australian BetStop register has recorded 67,480 registrations, with 78 percent of users being under the age of 40.
AI-GENERATEDAustralia Blocks Illegal Gambling Sites: ACMA Continues Blacklist Strategy
The Australian regulator ACMA has issued new blocking orders against illegal brands like Lucky Block and Casea. Over 1,788 websites are now on the blacklist.
AI-GENERATEDAustralia to Launch National Opt-Out Register for Gambling Advertisements
The Australian government is pushing for a central opt-out register to shield citizens from gambling ads. Violations could result in fines of up to 7,500 penalty units.
AI-GENERATEDSkyCity Reviews Adelaide Casino Operations After $21 Million Regulatory Fine
SkyCity Entertainment Group has initiated a strategic review of its Adelaide casino following a period of regulatory turmoil and a major settlement over AML failures.
AI-GENERATEDFake Casino Wins: Influencer FaZe Nighthawk Exposes $20,000 Gambling Scam
Australian influencer Amir Hawatt rejected a $20,000 offer to promote a gambling app using deceptive, pre-recorded winning footage designed to mislead his followers.
AI-GENERATEDEntain Faces Australian Class Action Lawsuit Over Fast Code In-Play Betting
Gambling giant Entain is hit with a class action in Australia alleging its Fast Code system for in-play betting breached the 2001 Interactive Gambling Act.
AI-GENERATEDMeta Faces Regulatory Heat Over Illegal Casino Ads in Australia
Australian authorities are pushing for new laws to force Meta to remove illegal gambling ads after reports of widespread unlicensed promotions.
AI-GENERATEDAustralian Regulator ASIC Issues Stark Warning on Prediction Markets
ASIC warns that no prediction markets are currently licensed in Australia. Data shows that 68% of retail investors lose money on similar products like CFDs.
AI-GENERATEDAustralian Regulator ACMA Sues Optus Mobile Over Triple Zero Emergency Outage
Following a major network outage in September 2025, ACMA is taking Optus to federal court. The telco faces 1,005 alleged breaches regarding emergency call access.
AI-GENERATEDAustralian ACMA Reveals Massive Gaps in Telco Complaint Handling
The ACMA Q1 2026 report highlights over 184,000 industry-wide complaints, with Starlink excelling while TPG Internet faces significant challenges.
AI-GENERATEDAustralia: AU$75,000 Fine for Keno Operator Due to Self-Exclusion Failure
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission has fined Keno Vic AU$75,000 after a self-excluded player managed to gamble via a second account.
AI-GENERATEDTAB Fined $1.9M for Illegal Gambling Marketing Messages
Australian regulator ACMA has penalized TAB with a $1.9 million fine for sending over 217,000 marketing messages to self-excluded individuals.
AI-GENERATEDMillion Dollar Penalty: Tabcorp’s TAB Breaches Marketing Laws in Australia
The Australian regulator ACMA has fined betting brand TAB more than AU$2.7m for violating consumer marketing rules and ignoring opt-out requests.