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.

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.

Significant reforms to Australia’s AML/CTF regime will take effect in 2026 impacting both existing reporting entities, including gaming venues, wagering service providers and casinos.

AUSTRAC, has commenced civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court against Mount Pritchard District and Community Club (Mounties).

The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission’s (VGCCC) July 2025 Industry News contains important updates and compliance reminders for gaming venues.

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).

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.

The Australian Classification Board has recently updated its guidelines for video games featuring in-game purchases linked to elements of chance such as loot boxes.

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.

Hospitality and Racing NSW has released its Regulatory Priorities, July to December 2024 (Regulatory Priorities).

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.

From 1 July 2024, the NSW Government will introduce Responsible Gambling Officers (RGOs) in licensed venues.

From 30 March 2023, all licensed online wagering service providers and licensed bookmakers in Australia will be required to display new nationally consistent gambling messaging...