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The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) will collaborate with Victoria Police in combatting betting-related match-fixing in esports within Australia. The agreement sees Victoria Police support ESIC, a not-for-profit organisation comprising government bodies, national federations, and event organisers, in its mission to safeguard the integrity of the burgeoning esports market. ESIC will provide real-time betting alerts to Victoria Police’s Sporting Integrity Intelligence Unit …

Australia’s governing Labor Party has outlined its support for a blanket ban on gambling advertising, stating that the country should not accept “another generation experiencing escalating gambling harms”.  Labor MPs have backed the findings of a parliamentary inquiry recommending a “ban on ads for online gambling across all media, to be implemented within a three-year period”. The inquiry follows months …

Anna Bateson, Chief Executive of the Guardian Media Group, has declared that the news publisher will no longer accept any form of gambling advertising (except lotteries) across its media platforms.  The decision was announced via an open editorial article written by Bateson, titled, “All bets are off: Why the Guardian has rejected gambling advertising.” Bateson cited that for a number …

The NSW Government (New South Wales) is calling on wagering operators to ensure that responsible gambling messages are communicated effectively in advertising. The announcement comes as Liquor & Gaming NSW has issued show cause notices to two betting operators due to irregularities in their TV ads that undermined previously-agreed responsible gambling messages. Liquor & Gaming NSW is responsible for ensuring …

The Alliance for Gambling Reform (AGR), an Australian campaign group lobbying for changes to the country’s regulatory framework on betting, has harshly criticised existing provisions. In its Online Gambling Policy, the AGR has asserted that Australia’s national regulations on gambling are lagging behind those of other jurisdictions, such as in Europe. The report took note of recent changes in European …

Rivalry has further cut down net losses in Q1 2023 as the international betting and media company moves ahead with its investment and development plan. The firm – based in Toronto and listed on the TSXV – reported Q1 revenue of CA$12m as of 31 March 2023, its highest-ever figure for a single quarter and marking a growth rate of …

Tabcorp is planning a +AUS $100m (€61.m) bid to become the Melbourne Cup broadcast rights holder, the marquee fixture of Australia’s Spring Carnival.  The ASX betting group is reported to be in negotiations with Victoria Racing Club, in which it seeks to become the ‘local and global’ distributor for the “race that stops the nation”. Held every November, the Melbourne …

Tabcorp Holdings has announced a partnership with Mindway AI to enhance its responsible gambling capabilities using AI technology.  Through the collaboration, Tabcorp aims to improve its customer protection and assist with problem gambling at an earlier stage. Mindway AI, which has already implemented customer care software in 20 countries and has 6.5 million active users worldwide per month, will be …

Entain has been asked to pay an infringement notice of AU$13,320 by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) after offering online in-play betting to customers. Through its two Australian sportsbook brands, Ladbrokes and Neds, the operator offered bets on an LIV golf tournament held in Bangkok in October 2022, accepting a total of 78 in-play bets online, which were …

The coverage and impact of Australian bookmaker campaigns continues to be under the spotlight as part of an ongoing parliamentary inquiry into the industry’s societal impact. In a session beginning on 4 April at 8:30am AEST (10:30pm GMT, 3 April), legislators heard submissions from four operators, two sports leagues, government departments, and two trade associations, including Responsible Wagering Australia (RWA). …