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This section contains links to media releases about gambling, responsible gambling and harm minimisation from government, industry and other bodies in Australia and New Zealand.
Declaration of Gambling Regulators on their Concerns Related to the Blurring of Lines Between Gambling and Gaming (INT)
There is increasing concern about the blurring of lines between gambling and other forms of digital entertainment such as video gaming, skin betting, loot boxes, social casino gaming and gambling themed content in video games available to children.
'Show some Betiquette' during footy finals (NSW)
Using humour, this campaign targets young men. It will run from today till the NRL Grand Final on Sunday 30 September. It encourages young men to think carefully when betting on sports in order to stay in control.
Reforming the administration of gambling (SA)
The South Australian government has announced the dissolution of the Independent Gambling Authority (IGA) and the establishment of the Liquor and Gambling Commissioner, through Consumer and Business Services (CBS), as the sole regulator of gambling in South Australia.
Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation Appointment
The Victorian Government has announced the appointment of Janet Dore as interim Chief Executive Officer of the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation, replacing Louise Glanville who will start a new role as Managing Director of Victoria Legal Aid.
New Gambling Ad Rules Kick in for Online Content Service Providers (NAT)
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has approved new rules restricting gambling advertising during live sport streamed online.
Call for expressions of interest: lived experience advisory (VIC)
The VRGF is seeking expressions of interest from people who have personal experience of gambling harm to join an advisory committee to provide advice from the perspective of people with firsthand experience of gambling harm and their family and friends.
Strengthening the community contributions scheme (ACT)
ACT clubs will continue to have the capacity to support local sporting groups and community organisations, as the Government announced that the existing community contribution funding will not be reallocated.
Plan to reduce gaming machines in the ACT (ACT)
The Attorney-General has announced a suite of incentives to reduce gaming machines in the territory. Small and medium clubs will be eligible for up to $12,000 for every gaming machine authorisation they surrender by 31/1/19. Clubs that go pokie free will get a 25% bonus on top.
Strengthening gambling harm reduction (ACT)
The ACT Government has provided an update on reforms underway to reduce gambling harm in the Territory. The Attorney-General said the reforms foreshadow the government's commitment to progressing an improved gambling harm reduction framework for clubs in the ACT.
Tabcorp reaches out to farmers with a $600,000 drought relief package (NAT)
Tabcorp has announced a $600,000 drought relief package to help farmers across Queensland and New South Wales.