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The South Australian greyhound racing industry is facing a new governmental inquiry following an ABC report showing multiple animal abuse instances. Premier Peter Malinauskas is launching the investigation after saying he can no longer rely on industry assurances of animal safety. The owner of the kennel where the abuse occurred...

Victoria is joining New South Wales in enacting limits on pokies. A new plan announced last week will enact limits on live pokies, including decreased load-up limits, mandatory carded play, and strict closing hours. These new limits are intended to reduce gambling harm. However, some think that the limits stop...

New South Wales recently suspended its cashless gambling trial after a cybersecurity attack. The trial is expected to resume by November and will be overseen by an independent panel. That panel was announced last week. Former Liquor, Gaming and Racing commissioner Michael Foggo will lead a 16-member independent panel that...

A recent parliamentary report is recommending a complete ban on gambling ads. Some feel this move is necessary to combat problem gambling and protect youth from gambling. However, one legal expert is warning that such a ban could have unintended consequences. He believes it will inevitably lead to an influx...

Online gambling promotions, also known as inducements, have been a part of iGaming since its inception. However, if a Parliamentary committee has their way, it could be a thing of the past. Last week, a Parliamentary report studying online gambling was released with several recommendations. Among those recommendations are a...

The New South Wales government has been busy working to further restrict gambling. Last week, the government announced new policies to reduce the number of live pokies in clubs and pubs. Furthermore, new machines will have a drastically reduced cash-in cap. Meanwhile, the cashless gambling trial at Wests Newcastle has...

Tabcorp presently enjoys a monopoly on legal gambling in Victoria. The company has an exclusive license for sports betting until 2024 and is currently in the process of trying to renegotiate its license. However, Tabcorp’s monopoly may be coming to an end. According to recent reports, Victoria's government is considering...

For years now, it has been one bad news story after another for Crown Casino in Melbourne. However, recent news is painting what could be a much brighter future for the beleaguered casino. According to reports, Blackstone is looking to invest significant capital into the casino in attempts to re-establish...

While a lot of focus is placed on iGaming, a segment that is showing significant growth is the cloud gaming market. According to recent reports, cloud gaming is reaching all-time highs. The industry is predicted to bring in approximately US$4.3 billion in 2023, which is more than double 2022's total....

If you use TikTok in Australia, you may have already viewed ads from Sportsbet. Now, the company has expanded the trial to include bets from Neds and Dabble. This expansion is drawing substantial criticism from anti-gambling groups that claim that gaming companies are staying one step ahead of regulators. In...