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High-tech scam in a Sydney casino: $1.2 million stolen

6 Dec 2025

A couple from Kazakhstan is at the centre of one of the most sophisticated fraud scandals seen recently in the casino world. At Crown Sydney, Dilnoza Israilova and Alisherykhoja Israilov devised a complex scheme involving hidden electronics, secret coordination and exploitation of surveillance loopholes.

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NSW stops night-time poker machines

Glen

3 Dec 2025

A major turning point has just been reached in the fight against the evils of gambling in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW). The government has decided to abolish the exemptions previously granted to pubs and clubs allowing them to operate slot machines throughout the night. From spring 2026, more than 670 establishments will be required to close their gaming rooms between 4am and 10am.

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Australian regulator accused of favouritism towards bookmakers

Alex

8 Oct 2025

For several months now, the Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission (NTRWC), the main authority responsible for regulating online betting in Australia, has been at the centre of worrying accusations of weak oversight, conflicts of interest and close links with the operators it is supposed to supervise.

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How to win the lottery 14 times with Stefan Mandel’s technique

Alex

17 Aug 2025

A Romanian mathematician achieved the impossible: beating the lottery. Far from relying on luck, Stefan Mandel viewed the lottery as a rational problem to be solved.

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Gambling addiction: police officer sells $1 million worth of family gold

Julien

16 Aug 2025

This case has been the subject of much discussion within the Australian police force for months. A former New South Wales (NSW) officer is accused of selling over $1 million worth of family gold to fund an uncontrollable gambling addiction.

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Australia sanctions Betfair for illegal spam to VIP customers. What happened?

Glen

31 Jul 2025

Betfair has just been fined more than AUD 870,000 (~£490,000) for sending promotional messages to its VIP customers without their explicit consent.

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VIP SMS: Tabcorp receives a monumental fine

Alex

24 Jun 2025

It’s a decision that has the Australian online gambling industry reeling. Tabcorp, one of the country’s largest betting operators, has just been hit with a colossal fine of more than AUD 4 million. The culprit: sending out massive marketing messages to its VIP customers without respecting the most basic rules on consent and unsubscribing.

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PointsBet: spam is expensive

Alex

21 May 2025

Online betting provider PointsBet Australia Pty Ltd has been fined AU$500,800 (approximately €285,000) for breaching Australia’s spam and self-exclusion laws.

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One in three teenagers in Australia has gambled

Alex

13 Apr 2025

Gambling addiction among teenagers in Australia is reaching worrying levels, with almost 20% of young people taking part in gambling, often online. This phenomenon is exacerbated by easy access to gambling platforms and a lack of awareness of the risks. Consequences include mental disorders and financial problems.

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