Australia Gambling

Melbourne native wins Aussie Millions Main Event

Oliver Speidel, a 26-year-old banker, won AUD$1,600,000 in prize money after taking down the Main Event of the 2012 Aussie Millions Poker Championship.

Australia: Independent MP withdraws support for government

Andrew Wilkie withdraws support for the government over pokie reform agreement being ripped up.

Footballer confesses his gambling loss

Former soccer player admits he once lost $448,087 in a single bet on a cricket match.

Australia: Prime Minister admits pokie reform lacks support

Talks over pokie reform are ongoing, but Prime Minister admits that Andrew Wilkie's proposal may not have sufficient support in parliament.

Australian government determined on pokie reform

Australian government reiterates its commitment to deliver on pokie reform agreement with Independent MP, but opposition remain vehement proposals will not work.

Australia: Greens say gambling addiction is a public health issue

Greens propose gambling addiction be treated with medication Naltrexone as part of their harm reduction policy.

Australia: Bet limit would kill profits

Study shows pokie revenue could drop 17-39 percent under the Green Party's maximum bet proposal.

Australia: Opposition ponder ban on broadcasting odds during sports events

Opposition leader proposes a ban on broadcasting live odds during sporting events.

Pokie reform will hurt tourism, says Packer

James Packer speaks out against pokie reform warning it could hurt tourism.

Australia: Scam websites target gamblers

Scam sports betting scheme attracts 500 complaints.

Australia: Independent Senator refutes need to compensate pokie clubs

Independent Senator Xenophon denies there is any need to consider compensating pokie clubs if reform is introduced.

Australia: Greens propose simpler pokie laws

Green Party propose an alterative gambling policy to divisive mandatory pre-commitment proposal.

Australia: Pokie reform continues to cause rift

Labour MPs may vote against pokie reform, as opposition from electorate becomes clear.

Australia: Modest growth in gambling expected in earnings reports

Growth expectations for Australian gambling companies are modest.

Anti-pokies campaigners call on PM

Anti Pokie campaigners highlight second highest pokie player loss recorded at a hotel in the Prime Minister's electoral riding.