Australian Lottery and Newsagents Association

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Last mentioned: Feb 25, 2026

Timeline

  1. Regulatory Scrutiny Intensifies

    Regional reports confirm the federal government is reviewing lottery exemptions from the self-exclusion register.

  2. TLC Half-Year Results

    The Lottery Corporation reports a slight dip in revenue, citing lower jackpot activity.

  3. BetStop Launch

    The ACMA officially launches the national self-exclusion register for online wagering.

  4. Murphy Report Released

    The parliamentary inquiry into online gambling harm recommends 31 changes, including stricter lottery rules.

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Australian Lotteries Face Regulatory Push for National Self-Exclusion Inclusion

Australian lottery operators are under increasing pressure to integrate with the national self-exclusion register, BetStop, as regulators seek to close loopholes in the country's gambling harm prevention framework. The move follows recommendations from a parliamentary inquiry and growing concerns over the 'gambling-fication' of traditional lottery products.

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