The Minister for Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation, Marlene Kairouz, has announced the appointment of Shane Lucas as the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation's new Chief Executive Officer.

The Victorian Government has announced funding for five new projects to support the work of early career researchers.  Projects include the gambling experiences of people with a disability, e-Sports and skin betting, gambling and LGBTIQ communities, and the experience of those seeking help.

"Bet Regret" is a safer gambling campaign to increase awareness about impulsive betting. It will assist to remove the stigma associated with gambling addiction and encourage people to look for help.

The Commission is seeking feedback from stakeholders to consider whether the use of credit cards for online gambling should be restricted or prohibited. The Commission is also calling for evidence especially in regards to the effectiveness of player protections on Category B gaming machines.

From 26th Feb, 2019, new national rules come into force that reduce the customer verification period for new online wagering consumers from 90 days to a maximum of 14 days. This means that online wagering providers will be able to reduce the risk of underage or self-excluded participants.

The Attorney-General announced that the maximum number of gaming machines that can be operated in the Territory has been reduced to 4,012. If the remaining 12 authorisations does not reduce by the end of Feb 2019, steps will be put in place  for compulsory surrender to occur on April 1, 2019. 

Recent changes enable Victorian hotels and clubs to now provide cashless gaming. The new standards allow for machines to accept both player tickets and gaming cards.

Following on from a major overhaul of gambling-related barring orders, the South Australian Government has begun seeking views from industry and the non-Government sector on the future of gambling regulation in South Australia.

The Gambling Commission (UK) has issued its consultation response following the proposal of changes to the licence conditions and codes of practice on age and identity verification for remote gambling. There are two principle changes and both are to take effect from 7 May, 2019.

Changes to the way gambling barring orders are processed are making it easier for South Australians who are either experiencing or are at risk of gambling harm.  The Attorney-General said the state's gambling regulator has overhauled the process, allowing same-day barring.