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Unregulated online gambling attracting children, harm prevention agency says

Children as young as 11 are racking up thousands of dollars in debt because of online gambling, according to a support service. The head of Mapu Maia said it had had an increase in school counsellors and social workers reaching out with concerns of problem online gambling among secondary school students and even some children at intermediate. The…

Law ・ 03 July 2024

WhaTech

Australia Online Gambling Market is Booming and Predicted to Hit US$ 8.5 Billion by 2032 As Revealed In New Report

How Big is the Australia Online Gambling Market? The Australia online gambling market size reached US$ 4.9 Billion in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 8.5 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2% during 2024-2032. The easy availability of high-speed internet, the implementation of social distancing…

Industry ・ 17 April 2024

Irish Central

The online casino landscape in Australia and how Aussies choose an online casino

Gambling is a prevalent activity in Australia, with more than 80 percent of the adult folk participating in some gambling. While the Irish might have specific expectations for online casinos, the Australian anticipation of online gambling might differ completely. For example, the sports played in Australia and Ireland are also different. Therefore,…

Law ・ 07 October 2023

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Top 10 Online Casinos in Australia: A Comprehensive Guide

Finding a good and reputable online casino in the Land Down Under is not an easy task since the competition is very high. That said, you've probably come across over a dozen online casinos that promise immense gaming experience to new players from Australia. But what sets the best online casino Australia sites apart from average online casinos? We…

Payment Methods ・ 27 September 2023

Casino Guardian

Most Australians Support Proposed Suspension of Gambling Adverts before 10:30 PM, New Research Reveals

Over 50% of Australian adult residents believe gambling adverts on TV, radio, and on-demand platforms should be suspended before 10:30 PM. Most people have shared concerns that gambling advertising has managed to quickly spread across the nation and is normalising gambling among underage individuals. Last week, the Australian Gambling Research…

Industry ・ 28 March 2023

The Sydney Morning Herald

Ban on gambling advertising wins support

More than half of Australian adults support banning betting ads on television, radio and on-demand platforms before 10.30pm, with most people now concerned that gambling advertising has become too widespread and is normalising the behaviour among children. Research published this week by the Australian Gambling Research Centre, a national agency,…

Sports ・ 26 March 2023

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The 10 Best Gambling Destinations in Australia

Gambling is a popular pastime in Australia, with millions of Australians enjoying the thrill of betting on their favorite sports or playing pokies and other casino games. But if you're looking for something a little more exciting than your local pub or club, why not try one of these ten best gambling destinations in Australia? The crown jewel of…

Top and Best ・ 16 March 2023

The Guardian

‘Powerful evidence’ of online gambling harm, federal parliamentary inquiry head says

Broadcasters, sporting codes and betting companies should expect more restrictions on gambling advertisements and promotions, after the head of parliamentary inquiry cited "powerful evidence" of harmful practices. The inquiry into online gambling harm, led by Labor MP Peta Murphy, has now received almost 150 submissions from organisations involved…

Gambling Addiction ・ 01 March 2023

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Cultural Accommodation of Gambling in Australia

With annual advertising expenditures of over $287 million, Australia promotes wagering as culturally acceptable behavior, and the government collects almost $7 billion from the industry. A sizable amount of money is made through gambling that goes to sports organizations, but specific numbers are difficult to come by. Many cultures in Australia…

Law ・ 04 January 2023

The Lott Media Centre

Aussies Eye Winning Finish To 2022 With $100 Million Powerball Jackpot

Aussies are dreaming about how 2023 and beyond might look with a $100 million Powerball prize in their bank accounts. Powerball has soared to a phenomenal $100 million for this week's draw, draw 1389 on Thursday 29 December 2022 - the last Powerball draw of the year. The $100 million prize is the third biggest jackpot offered by any Australian…

Lottery ・ 27 December 2022

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Online Gambling Market in Australia Overview: Current Trends and Future Aspect Analysis to 2027

According to IMARC Group's latest report, titled " Australia Online Gambling Market: Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2022-2027.' the Australia online gambling market reached a value of US$ 4.0 Billion in 2021. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 6.6 Billion by 2027, exhibiting a CAGR of 8.1%…

Industry ・ 13 December 2022

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Gambling Operators Need to Protect from Cyberattacks, Report

Online security experts met last week to discuss the worrying trend of increasing cyberattacks against casinos and other leisure operators, a new report reveals. The recent discussion comes ahead of planned changes to the cyber regulations in Nevada. During the conference, experts from the cyber security industry warned that casinos and other…

Law ・ 12 December 2022

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Tasmanian Government announces new slot machine spending cap

Following a report from Tasmania's Liquor and Gaming Commission, the island's Liberal Government has announced new measures. These include a state-wide "player card gaming system with pre-commitment and cashless gaming," a first for Australia. The Tasmanian Government intends to implement this system by December 2024, establishing hard limits on…

Law ・ 06 December 2022

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Calls for games with loot boxes to be R18+

Any video game with randomised purchasable content, commonly known as loot boxes, should be slapped with an R18+ rating in order to protect young people from becoming gambling addicts, according to independent MP Andrew Wilkie. The Tasmanian MP introduced a private members' bill on Monday morning, seeking to treat loot boxes as gambling products…

Games ・ 28 November 2022

The Advocate

Online gambling inquiry hears from concerned Tasmanian grandmother who says children are at risk

Nine-year-old boy recites gambling catchphrases, inquiry hears A Tasmanian grandmother says her nine year old grandson is able to recite Sportsbet gambling advertisements and is concerned over the "insane" number of such ads viewable on multiple media platforms. In a submission to the inquiry looking at online gambling and its impacts on those…

Sports ・ 15 November 2022

The Sydney Morning Herald

Are gambling ads destined to go the way of tobacco ads?

Nationals leader David Littleproud is quick to emphasise he is no wowser when it comes to gambling; he enjoys a punt here and there. But when he sits down to watch the NRL with his three sons (aged seven, nine and 16), he, like many Australians, is disturbed by the barrage of sports betting advertising blasted into the living room. "It grates on me…

Sports ・ 14 November 2022

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Gambling companies get new advertising tag

Betting companies will from March be required to use new government-approved advertising slogans. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS) Australian TV viewers will no longer hear the hastily uttered "gamble responsibly" tagline. From March 2023, betting companies like Ladbrokes, Sportsbet and TAB must ditch the well-known slogan in favour of seven new and…

Sports ・ 02 November 2022

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Powerball results: Winning numbers for $160m jackpot draw 1380 revealed

The record-breaking $160 million Powerball draw has taken place - and here are the winning numbers. They were: 10, 4, 12, 18, 2, 34, 7 and the Powerball was 7. Three lucky Australians matched all of the numbers and will split the jackpot, taking home $53333333.34 each. One of the winners, from Clyde, south east of Melbourne, burst into tears when…

Winnings ・ 27 October 2022

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Australia leads the world in gambling losses

Dr Charles Livingstone of the Gambling and Social Determinants Unit at Monash University has shown that Australia leads the world in gambling losses. The report from the Alliance for Gambling Reform (AGR), released in October, showed that people had lost more than $11.4 billion to poker machines in pubs and clubs across five states last year. The…

Law ・ 17 October 2022

The Lott Media Centre

Secrets Of 2022’s Powerball Wins Revealed Ahead Of Thursday’s $100 Million Draw

With $100 million up for grabs in Thursday night's Powerball draw, Australian lottery players may be keen to discover the entry types and numbers that have helped previous division one winners take home the coveted prize. The $100 million jackpot for Powerball draw 1379 on Thursday 20 October 2022 is the second biggest prize offered by any…

Lottery ・ 17 October 2022

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ACMA May Decide to Regulate Social Casinos

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has set its sights on social casinos. The media regulator will examine their offerings and determine whether regulatory changes are needed. Social casinos enjoy a lot of popularity in Australia. Their concept is usually fun and, as the name implies, socially oriented, which tends to attract…

Games ・ 13 October 2022

Gambling Insider

Social casinos on ACMA’s 2022-23 research agenda

Social casinos are a research priority for Australia's media watchdog. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has released its research programme for 2022-23, which among other projects, lists one concerning social casinos. Specifically, the ACMA will examine "the take up and usage of social casinos in Australia," as well as…

Law ・ 13 October 2022

Daily Mail Online

Powerball tickets: The secrets to winning as The Lott jackpot surges to $20million

One lucky Australian could become an overnight millionaire if they win tonight's whopping $ 20 million Powerball. The draw comes just weeks after a South Australian mother became an overnight millionaire after winning the entire $ 40million division one prize. The Snowtown mother, who lives in the state's Mid North, said she planned to use the…

Winnings ・ 29 September 2022

SBS

Gambling addiction: When the mental health impact outweighs money problems

This article contains references to suicide/self-harm. Paul Fung was introduced to gambling at the age of seven, watching his parents play mahjong in the underground casinos of Melbourne's Chinatown. Later in life, as an adult, he would lose $1000000 of his brother's money, either at casinos or online. Fascinated by the fast-paced nature of…

Gambling Addiction ・ 27 September 2022

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Kenmore Man Struggling With Insomnia After Discovering Thrilling $450,000 Gold Lotto Win!

A Kenmore man revealed he was so excited after discovering his Saturday Gold Lotto win of more than $450000 in the weekend's draw that he hasn't slept in two days. The Brisbane man landed one of the 12 division one winning entries in Saturday Gold Lotto draw 4295 on Saturday, 17 September 2022. Each division one winning entry scored $451772.22. An…

Lottery ・ 19 September 2022

The Lott Media Centre

Honeymoon On The Horizon For Moonah Woman With $100,000 Lucky Lotteries Windfall!

A Moonah woman can't wait to start organising her seven-year-overdue honeymoon thanks to her $100000 Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot bounty. The Tasmanian woman won the guaranteed 1st Prize of $100000 in Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot draw 10681, drawn Thursday 14 September 2022. In addition to her $100000 windfall, the winning woman's entry also…

Lottery ・ 16 September 2022

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Australia online gambling market Share, Demand, Current Size, Future Value and Regional Analysis by 2022-2027

SHERIDAN, WYOMING, UNITED STATES, September 11, 2022 / EINPresswire.com / -- The IMARC Group provides extensive analysis of the Australia online gambling industry covering the market trends, investment opportunities, growth trends, statistics, and industry prospects. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of the industry, which comprises…

Industry ・ 12 September 2022

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How pokies has boomed online

Pokie is the name given to casino slot games in Australia and New Zealand, where the game has been enjoyed for a number of decades. Here is a history of pokies and how it evolved into a game played predominantly online. In the 1950s, pokies were first introduced to Australia in the Tasmania region by a gaming company known as Aristocrat. Then in…

Mobile ・ 28 July 2022

The Lott Media Centre

Kingston Man To Embrace Home Ownership With $200,000 Lottery Win

A Kingston man can happily say farewell to renting after receiving a phone call from lottery officials revealing he scored $200000 in today's Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot draw. The Tasmanian blue-collar worker won the guaranteed 1st Prize of $200000 in Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot draw 1578, drawn Monday 27 June 2022. "Are you f****** kidding me?…

Lottery ・ 27 June 2022

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There’s Plenty To Go Around!”: Generous Hobart Woman To Share A Slice Of $100,000 Lottery Win With Family!

A Hobart woman plans to share most of her good fortune with her entire family after winning $100000 in a recent Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot draw. The Tasmanian won the guaranteed 1st Prize of $100000 in Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot draw 10592, drawn Wednesday 15 June 2022. The jubilant woman took a little longer to discover her prize after…

Lottery ・ 21 June 2022

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Tasmania: Gambling Support Campaign has Positive Impact

While many Tasmanians enjoy gambling as a form of entertainment, the Tasmanian Liberal Government is actively in action to prevent and reduce gambling harms. The Tasmanian Government's "Know your odds" campaign was aimed at encouraging Tasmanians to think about how much they are spending gambling, and reduce the amount lost. An independent review…

Gambling Addiction ・ 09 June 2022

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Chigwell Man Counts On Being A Happy Camper With $100,000 Lottery Win

A Chigwell man is ready to up-the-ante on his camping getaways with a brand-new campervan after discovering he nabbed $100000 in a Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot draw. The Tasmanian resident won the guaranteed 1st Prize of $100000 in Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot draw 10579, drawn Monday 30 May 2022. The mirthful man took a little longer to discover…

Lottery ・ 03 June 2022

Daily Mail Online

Powerball tickets: The secrets to winning as The Lott jackpot surges to $60million tonight

The Powerball jackpot has soared to $60million after there were no division one winners for the last four weeks. The amount is the third largest Australian lottery jackpot so far in 2022 with one-in-six adults expected to have a ticket in Thursday night's draw. Organisers have revealed some tips to increase your chances of claiming the cash,…

Winnings ・ 12 May 2022

The Washington Post

In Australia, slot machines are everywhere. So is gambling addiction.

SYDNEY - One by one, the men and women recounted lives ruined, relationships severed, bank accounts emptied. A young father stared at the ceiling in shame as he described another relapse. A burly man's voice broke as he recalled stealing from his sons' piggy bank to fuel his habit. A woman on zoom clutched her cat to her chest as she described…

Gambling Addiction ・ 26 April 2022

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Aussie Woman Who Stole $AU1M to Play on Social Casino Sentence Appeal Denied

Rachel Naomi Perri was accused of embezzling money from her employer for a period of three years, the proceeds of which she used to play an online gambling game on Facebook by the name of Heart of Vegas. After receiving a six-year sentence in December 2021, the woman now wants to plead a lighter sentence owing to her unhealthy relationship with…

Incidents ・ 11 March 2022

Daily Mail Online

Secrets of winning Australia's Powerball $120MILLION jackpot on Thursday

Some $120million is up for grabs this week in the biggest Powerball prize in recent memory. And organisers have now revealed the luckiest numbers and buying locations ahead of Thursday's draw. Should the enormous prize is taken out by just one person it would be the largest individual win Australian history. On Thursday night a Powerball jackpot…

Winnings ・ 22 February 2022

Travel Daily News

Top of the best hotels with casinos in Australia

Australia is an amazing country with beautiful landscapes, endless beaches, and a warm climate. Tourists flock into this continent to see the amazing animals and mingle with the people. In addition to all these attractions, the casino industry in Australia is now flourishing and the casinos here are some of the busiest in the world. Some of…

Travel ・ 16 February 2022

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Tasmania's Wrest Point casino refuses to cave to hackers attacking slot machines

Australian casino operator Federal Group was last year the victim of a cyberware attack that shut down gaming machines and cost millions in lost revenue and recovery expenses, according to details contained in its financial statements. As reported by Australia's ABC News, Federal Group - owner of Tasmania's Wrest Point casino in Hobart and Country…

Covid ・ 02 February 2022

Programming Insider

Where Is The Best Online Casino In Australia?

Australia has a vibrant history of gambling, having been the first country to establish a legal casino in Tasmania state in 1973. According to the Australian Institute for Gambling Research, Aussies spend approximately $19 billion annually on casinos, with the industry being valued at $225 billion in 2019. Online casinos in Australia started with…

Gambling Sites ・ 11 January 2022

Gambling News

Tasmanian Commission Reports Massive Gambling Losses in 2020-2021

The gambling industry in Tasmania keeps facing massive challenges as its losses have skyrocketed. The total lost amount this year increased by nearly half compared to last year, when the country was hit badly by COVID-19. During the 2019-2019 season, the total recorded losses were $137.4 million. But that was the pre-COVID19 era. This year, the…

Gaming Authorities ・ 14 December 2021

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Woman steals $ 680,000 to spend on a gambling game that didn't even return real money

A Tasmanian, Australian woman appeared in court on Monday and pleaded guilty to multiple counts of fraud after stealing thousands of dollars to fuel her addiction to an online gambling game. Rachel Naomi Perri pleaded guilty to performing 475 "fraudulent transactions" between 2016 and 2019, while working as a finance manager at Tasmania Veterinary…

Trust and Safety ・ 27 November 2021

TechSpot

A woman stole $680,000 and spent it on a gambling game that doesn't pay out real money

WTF?! One would imagine that if someone stole almost a quarter of a million dollars to spend on a gambling game, some of that money would be recouped in winnings. Unfortunately for a woman in Australia, the slot machine simulator she was playing doesn't pay out in actual cash, just more of the virtual tokens that she continued to buy. ABC reports…

Incidents ・ 26 November 2021

Kotaku Australia

Woman Steals $680,000 For Gambling Game That Never Paid Out

A woman has plead guilty to fraud charges after using her position as the accounts manager at a veterinary hospital to steal around $680000, which she spent entirely on a mobile gambling game that did not and could not ever pay out with real cash. As the ABC reports Rachel Naomi Perri, from Tasmania, Australia, appeared in court on Monday facing…

Mobile ・ 26 November 2021

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Australian Woman Steals AU$940,000 for Gambling Habit

An Australian woman has pled guilty to stealing AU$940000 (US$678591) from her employer and using the funds for gambling purposes. Officials charged Rachel Naomi Perri on Monday in the Hobart Supreme Court with a single count of fraud and 25 counts of computer-related fraud. Her sentencing will take place in December. her employer discovered…

Gambling Addiction ・ 23 November 2021

Gambling News

Aussie Woman Addicted to Gambling App That Doesn't Pay Out Real Money Steals $678K

In Australia, gambling represents a significant public health issue. Although approximately 0.5-1% of the adult population is experiencing problem gambling, some 250000-350000 Australians are experiencing at-risk gambling. Considering the ongoing pandemic, the online gambling activities in the country have spiked. In fact, a report from September…

Mobile Apps ・ 23 November 2021

ABC Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Woman who stole $940k from employer left gambling app on auto while she slept

A Tasmanian woman has pleaded guilty to stealing $940000 from her employer to fund her addiction to an online gambling game that does not pay out real money. Rachel Naomi Perri was addicted to the gambling app Heart of Vegas that doesn't pay out real money She admits to stealing $940000 from her employer and accumulating $24000 in debt on a…

Mobile Apps ・ 23 November 2021

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Bundaberg woman a millionaire after Gold Lotto win

A local Bundaberg woman has become a millionaire after taking home division one in the weekend's Gold Lotto draw. The regional Queenslander held one of the five division one winning entries across Australia in Saturday Gold Lotto draw 4197, drawn Saturday 9 October 2021. Each division one winning entry took home $1234399.86. Confirming her win with…

Lottery ・ 11 October 2021

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Roulette ・ 09 October 2021

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Gamblers bet more when in the dark: feedback can curb their online losses

How to inject more reality into gamblers' overestimation of their chances of winning? One simple tool is feedback. Online wagering is the fastest-growing segment of gambling in Australia. It's a trend of particular concern because losing money through online brokering and betting apps is associated with higher rates of gambling-related harm than…

Covid ・ 07 August 2021

Kotaku Australia

New Study Reaffirms Link Between Problem Gambling And Loot Boxes

Loot boxes have been linked with problem gambling in various studies over the past few years, but a new meta-analysis of these studies has now provided a definitive correlation between the two issues and identified a need to better regulate in-game spending. With loot box revenue expected to reach $US20 billion ($25.6 billion) by 2025, it's an…

Gambling Addiction ・ 17 May 2021

The Advocate

Young North-West Coasters targeted by online gaming, sports-based gambling says gambling help service

Flashing lights, random rewards, the thrill of a near miss - gambling has been rife in the North-West for years. Only a few years ago Burnie's Top of the Town hotel topped a list of the state's "most harmful" pokies venues, and Devonport is regularly listed among the state's highest pokies spenders, with residents routinely spending about $1…

Sports ・ 09 May 2021