The UK Government has announced significant changes to gambling tax duties in an effort to raise over £1 billion per year to support ailing public finances and tax sustainability. The reforms signify a clear shift in gambling policy by the government and raise implications for consumers and online operators regarding profitability, pricing, product mix and long-term sustainability in the UK market.

New Zealand government’s Minister of Internal Affairs, Hon Brooke van Velden, has released the Cabinet paper and associated materials relating to the Online Casino Gambling Bill. The Cabinet paper addressed the main concern that came up during the select committee process, in which nearly 4,000 submissions advocated for community returns to be included in the Bill.

The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has recently released its Annual Plan for 2025-26, setting out its regulatory priorities and objectives for the year ahead.

Hospitality and Racing NSW (and its regulatory arm, Liquor & Gaming NSW), have published their regulatory priorities for the next six months for the gambling sector (July - December 2025).

The Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024 (Vic) (Bill) was recently passed by the Victorian Parliament on Tuesday 27 May 2025 with no substantive changes.

Hospitality and Racing NSW has released its Regulatory Priorities, January to June 2025 (Regulatory Priorities).

Liquor & Gaming NSW recently completed 200+ compliance inspections of cash dispensing facilities at hotels and registered clubs. Here are their findings.

The Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024 (Vic) (Bill) was read in the Legislative Assembly for a second time on 27 November 2024.

The Tasmanian government has this week announced  a deferral of the introduction of cashless gaming in the state.

The Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024 (Vic) (Bill) was read in the Legislative Assembly for a second time on 27 November 2024.

From 29 September 2024, more stringent customer identification and pre-verification requirements applicable to WSPs will come into force across all Australian jurisdictions.

The newly constituted Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission (NTRWC) has issued a timely reminder to Northern Territory sports bookmaking licensees to review their terms and conditions.

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has recently outlined its compliance priorities for 2024-25 with a number of notable focus areas for participants in the gambling sector.

Australian Government, Attorney-General's Department - Paper 5: Broader reforms to simplify, clarify and modernise the regime

The National Consumer Protection Framework (NCPF) outlines the requirements for activity statements which are to be provided to active wagering customers of each wagering service provider in Australia.