Last mentioned: Feb 26, 2026
Regulatory Scrutiny Intensifies
Regional reports confirm the federal government is reviewing lottery exemptions from the self-exclusion register.
TLC Half-Year Results
The Lottery Corporation reports a slight dip in revenue, citing lower jackpot activity.
BetStop Launch
The ACMA officially launches the national self-exclusion register for online wagering.
Murphy Report Released
The parliamentary inquiry into online gambling harm recommends 31 changes, including stricter lottery rules.
Australian lottery operators are facing intense regulatory scrutiny as calls grow to include the sector in the national BetStop self-exclusion register. The move follows a shift toward digital lottery sales, which advocates argue presents higher risks for problem gambling than traditional retail tickets.
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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