Australian Casinos and Gambling in Australia

Adams wins Inaugural Super High Roller Bowl Australia

Canadian Timothy Adams defeated the 16-entrant field to win AU$2,160,000 at the AU$250,000 event held in partnership with the World Poker Tour at The Star Gold Coast in Australia.

ACMA moves to block nine illegal gambling websites

An investigation by the Australian Communications and Media Authority found the sites to be operating in breach of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. The ACMA is urging Australian users of these sites to withdraw their money.

Poker Central announces further expansion of its premier poker events in Australia

Events will take place at The Star Gold Coast in Queensland from 25 January to 4 February.

2020 WSOP International Circuit schedule solidified

The WSOP International Circuit has confirmed seven additional stops for the 2020 portion of its schedule, including a new stop at the Casino Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain, and a return to Paris, France.

Sky Racing World introduces Climbing Everest promotion

A field of 12 horses descends on Royal Randwick Racecourse to compete in the second running of the $13 million TAB Everest next Friday, 12 October.

Fair Go Casino offers new Tian Di Yuan Su

Australia’s favorite online casino is giving players the chance to experience the power of the elements with Realtime Gaming’s latest Asian-themed pokie.

Realtime Gaming launches San Guo Zheng Ba

Fair Go Casino is taking players back to the times of the ancient Chinese dynasties with the latest pokie.

APCW Perspectives: Speaking of gambling news . . .

An interesting show this week, as one story seems to flow directly into the next. News from the U.K., Canada, the U.S., Australia and China make it a well-rounded episode.

APCW Perspectives: Rules, bans and sarcasm

J. Todd brings the sarcasm as he takes a look at the online gambling news making headlines this week. Stories of note come from the U.K. and Australia. There's also the approval of an industry merger. Plus, the APCW welcomes a new member.

APCW Perspectives: Shared liquidity and cryptocurrencies

J. Todd covers a major victory for shared liquidity in the EU this week. Plus, industry news on cryptocurrency and stories about GVC, IGT and Australia.

APCW Perspectives: 'Unfair obstacles' for UK players

This week, the U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority is looking at several online gambling companies regarding unfair practices involving player accounts. J. Todd also has news from Australia and Portugal, as well as more fallout over potential changes to fixed odds betting terminals.

APCW Perspectives: Rollin' with the changes

The changes keep on coming for the U.K. market, with news this week from the Gambling Commission and Advertising Standards Authority. J. Todd is also covering stories out of the U.S. and Australia.

APCW Perspectives: The sky is falling

This week, webmasters have to deal with the exit of the Sky Bet affiliate program. Perhaps more concerning is the underlying reason for their departure. J. Todd is also discussing stories from Australia and the Czech Republic.

APCW Perspectives: Closing loopholes in Australia

The Australian Interactive Gambling Amendment Bill has finally passed, closing loopholes in the law while putting an end to in-play sports betting and online poker. Also, industry news from California and New Jersey.

APCW Perspectives: AffPower caught using pirated games

Fish swim, birds fly and AffPower is a rogue operation. This week, J. Todd takes a look at their latest (and far from greatest) activity, as well as industry news from Europe, Australia and the U.S.