The Australian Parliament has passed the Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026, changing how gambling advertisements are displayed across media platforms in the country. The bill from the Albanese …
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Escudero: Philippines’ gambling ad ban lays future regulation groundwork
2 minutes readPhilippine Senator Francis ‘Chiz’ Escudero believes a countrywide ban on gambling advertising across all media platforms would be the ‘first step in a broader effort to reduce gambling‑related harm’, helping …
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The Australian government continues to hash out the logistics of its gambling advertising legislation, but progress is fraught by politicial divisions amongst key players on the regulation. Prime Minister Anthony …
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Study urges regulators to mandate gambling data portability to improve player protection
by Steve Hoare4 minutes readGambling regulators should require licensed operators to provide customers with standardised, machine-readable data exports to give consumers a complete picture of their gambling spend across multiple operators, according to new …
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Tabcorp (TAB) has been issued a second penalty in just over a year by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) in relation to spam law breaches. The Australian regulator …
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The Supreme Court of India has upheld constitutional rights for states of the union to govern gaming activities on individual terms. The judgment comes as the federal government implements the …
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New Zealand publishes harm prevention, privacy, ad regs and licence fees
5 minutes readThe New Zealand government’s Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) has published its Online Casino Gambling Regulations 2026, providing a clearer roadmap to the opening of the market. After much anticipation, …
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NICC issues $10m in fines and enforceable undertaking to The Star Sydney
5 minutes readHefty regulatory scrutiny has once more come in the direction of The Star Entertainment Group from the New South Wales (NSW) Independent Casino Commission (NICC) in Australia. The Star Sydney …
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Authorities in Bangladesh are seeking to crack down on gambling by replacing a law that has previously stood for over 150 years. As reported by local outlet BSS News, Bangladesh’s …
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Could this year’s State of Origin be the last where Australians see gambling ads?
by A.J. Koehn5 minutes readState of Origin 2026 kicks off this morning for UK viewers, but it could be the last series before sweeping changes and reforms to advertising and sponsorships. The New South …