The NSW Crime Commission says cashless gambling cards are needed to stop billions of dollars of “dirty money” being funnelled through NSW pokies venues.
TikTok’s hosting of sports betting ads underlines the pervasiveness of the problem. It’s increasingly clear gambling advertising needs to be heavily restricted, if not stopped altogether.
Cancelling Crown’s licence would have sent a very clear message that no entity is too big to fail. The achievement of effective regulation, including effective protection for vulnerable people, remains some way off.
As the Australian government dithers on banning gambling ads, a new global gambling report highlights the immense pain and suffering wrought by the industry.
Star has again secured a lifeline and staved off collapse in the near term. But there are bigger questions about the profitability of casinos in Australia in general.
The AFL bans all gambling by insiders – but a high-stakes bet involving top officials raises serious questions about hypocrisy, integrity, and its cosy ties to wagering.
Australia’s gambling industry faces scrutiny as investigations reveal regulatory failures, rising harm, and mounting calls for a national regulator to rein in the influence of betting giants.
