Australia

Reading Time: < 1 minute   The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has found that sports streaming service Kayo, provided by Hubbl Pty Limited (Hubbl), breached gambling advertising rules by presenting gambling advertisements during live sports events outside allowed times. The ACMA investigated Hubbl following complaints from viewers relating to live streams of a…

Reading Time: < 1 minute   Australia has enforced an online gambling credit card ban, meaning that players can no longer use them as a payment method. Responsible Wagering Australia (RWA) and its members have been strong supporters of this measure and have worked with the Commonwealth Government and the financial services industry since 2021…

Reading Time: 2 minutes   The NSW Independent Casino Commission has found Crown Sydney suitable to retain its casino licence after nearly three years of intensive remediation. Chief Commissioner, Philip Crawford, said Crown has come a long way and must now demonstrate its long-term commitment to maintaining suitability. “The NICC is confident the Crown we…

Reading Time: < 1 minute   Liquor & Gaming NSW is urging licensed venues across the state to plan ahead and have proper measures in place to ensure safe and responsible ANZAC Day commemorations. Pubs and clubs can face additional challenges on April 25 that come with managing larger than normal crowds and the playing…

Reading Time: 2 minutes   The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) revealed the outcome of a crackdown on illegal online gambling services operating around the time of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The report published shows that 200 offshore services were reviewed in the lead-up to and during the event. Of those services,…