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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.
AI-GENERATEDAustralia targets fake online casinos: Task Force protects First Nations
Australia's National Anti-Scam Centre formed a task force against fake online casinos, which caused A$1.6 million in losses in 2025, with 45 percent affecting First Nations.
AI-GENERATEDAustralia: Court Imposes $24.24M in Penalties for Illegal Online Poker Services
An Australian court has imposed hefty fines totaling $24.24 million against operators and promoters of illegal online poker services. This serves as a clear warning to those who disregard the law. The Australian Communications and Media Authority welcomes the ruling.
AI-GENERATEDAustralia tightens gambling laws: Ad bans and stronger measures against offshore operators
Australia introduces the Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026 to regulate online betting and offshore providers. New measures include advertising restrictions and a ban on online Keno.
AI-GENERATEDAustralia tightens gambling advertising: ACMA sets new priorities for 2026-27
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has made gambling advertising reform a central focus of its compliance and enforcement priorities for 2026-27. Between January and March 2026, the authority reviewed 422 gambling enquiries and complaints.
AI-GENERATEDAustralia Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Online Gambling
Australia's Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has expanded its list of banned domains. Twelve more websites have been targeted. This marks a new phase in the fight against unlicensed online gambling.