The Albanese government has announced a delay in its highly anticipated gambling advertising reforms, pushing the timeline from late 2024 to 2025. This decision, tied to conflicting priorities and resistance from industry stakeholders, has ignited criticism from anti-gambling advocates and political opponents who demand more decisive action on gambling-related harm. ...

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The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has been honored with the Regulatory Excellence Award at the 2024 International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) conference for the successful launch of BetStop, Australia’s National Self-Exclusion Register. BetStop, which allows Australians to self-exclude from online and phone gambling, is the country’s first centralized exclusion system, representing a major milestone in consumer ...

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has taken further action to curb illegal online gambling in the country by requesting internet service providers block access to two offshore gambling websites, Lucky Block and Rooli. Both sites were found to be in violation of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001, which permits online gambling in Australia only for operators holding a local license and restricts activity to sports betting, ho ...

The journey of Evolution Gaming’s latest game show, “Lightning Storm,” is rooted in a legacy of innovation that began in 2016 with the creation of Dream Catcher. Initially, Dream Catcher faced skepticism from players who preferred the fast-paced nature of games like roulette. Despite this, Dream Catcher laid the foundation for what would become a series of successful and groundbreaking games, including Lightning Roulette, Monopo ...

Media reports suggest that the Australian government is close to unveiling its response to the 2023 Murphy Report, which had recommended a complete ban on gambling advertisements. However, it now appears that the full ban proposed in the report is unlikely to be implemented. The Murphy’s law named after the late MP Peta Murphy, who championed the cause, is expected to be significantly scaled back. ...

EveryMatrix has firmly established itself as the fastest-growing iGaming technology supplier, achieving its highest-ever quarterly profit margin in Q2 2024. The global tier-1 software provider reported a record high quarterly net revenue of €42.4 million across all products, marking a 57% Year-on-Year (YoY) increase. Simultaneously, the company set an all-time high profit margin of 59%, maintaining its impressive streak of growth and profitabilit ...

BetConstruct, a global leader in iGaming solutions, will participate in iGB Live Amsterdam, held at RAI Amsterdam, Netherlands, from July 16-19. This premier event brings together over 9,000 iGaming professionals, affiliates, and tech vendors, providing an unparalleled platform for networking, learning, and exploring the latest industry trends and innovations. iGB Live Amsterdam is a hub for industry professionals to connect with leading experts, ...

Australia’s efforts to combat financial and serious crime have gained momentum with the release of two national risk assessments on money laundering and terrorism financing by AUSTRAC. These comprehensive reports offer a detailed understanding of the scale, sophistication, and threats these illicit activities pose within the country. ...

The Albanese Government has implemented a significant measure to protect vulnerable Australians from gambling-related harms, officially banning the use of credit cards for online wagering. This move aligns online gambling regulations with those governing land-based gambling, where credit card use is already prohibited. The legislation amending the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 was introduced and passed by Parliament late last year. Following a s ...