Latest News and Updates from ACMA Australia
AI-GENERATEDAustralia Sets Strict Rules for Ban on Celebrities in Gambling Ads
The Australian media regulator ACMA has defined the scope of a new ban on influencers and celebrities in gambling ads, effective January 1, 2027.
AI-GENERATEDNSW Gambling Regulator Enforces Mandatory Machine Shutdown Times
Authorities in Australia are cracking down: Over 650 venues must now shut down gaming machines for six hours daily to ensure player protection.
AI-GENERATEDDabble Sports Fined $1M Over National Self-Exclusion Breaches
Australian regulator ACMA has imposed a fine exceeding 1 million dollars on Dabble Sports for failing to close accounts of self-excluded users.
AI-GENERATEDIndia Drops Google Antitrust Probe Following Nationwide Online Betting Ban
India's CCI has closed a long-running antitrust case against Google as the new 2026 gaming law renders the real-money gaming market illegal.
AI-GENERATEDTelstra Fined $277,200 for Major SIM Swap Security Failures
Australian regulator ACMA has penalized Telstra $277,200 after identity verification failures led to customer losses of $39,500 via unauthorized SIM swaps.
AI-GENERATEDTasmania’s Pokies Losses Hit $18.1 Million Amid Cashless Card Inquiry
Gambling losses in Tasmania reached $18.1 million in July 2026, the highest in a year, as an inquiry begins into the scrapped cashless card plan.
AI-GENERATEDOffshore Risk: PointsBet Warns Australian Ad Bans May Empower Illegal Operators
PointsBet CEO Andrew Catterall warns that the Interactive Gambling Amendment Bill 2026, which limits TV ads to three per hour, could drive players to the black market.
AI-GENERATEDAustralia's BetStop Register Surpasses 67,000 Registrations After Three Years
Three years after its launch, the Australian BetStop register has recorded 67,480 registrations, with 78 percent of users being under the age of 40.
AI-GENERATEDAustralia Blocks Illegal Gambling Sites: ACMA Continues Blacklist Strategy
The Australian regulator ACMA has issued new blocking orders against illegal brands like Lucky Block and Casea. Over 1,788 websites are now on the blacklist.
AI-GENERATEDAustralia to Launch National Opt-Out Register for Gambling Advertisements
The Australian government is pushing for a central opt-out register to shield citizens from gambling ads. Violations could result in fines of up to 7,500 penalty units.
AI-GENERATEDSkyCity Reviews Adelaide Casino Operations After $21 Million Regulatory Fine
SkyCity Entertainment Group has initiated a strategic review of its Adelaide casino following a period of regulatory turmoil and a major settlement over AML failures.
AI-GENERATEDFake Casino Wins: Influencer FaZe Nighthawk Exposes $20,000 Gambling Scam
Australian influencer Amir Hawatt rejected a $20,000 offer to promote a gambling app using deceptive, pre-recorded winning footage designed to mislead his followers.
AI-GENERATEDEntain Faces Australian Class Action Lawsuit Over Fast Code In-Play Betting
Gambling giant Entain is hit with a class action in Australia alleging its Fast Code system for in-play betting breached the 2001 Interactive Gambling Act.
AI-GENERATEDMeta Faces Regulatory Heat Over Illegal Casino Ads in Australia
Australian authorities are pushing for new laws to force Meta to remove illegal gambling ads after reports of widespread unlicensed promotions.
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.