ArticleGambling Law & Regulation - December 2013Harm minimisation has been a constant theme and the newsletter covers some developments in the last few months of 2013. AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentAddisons
ArticleHinkley v Star City & Sydney Harbour Casino: A licence to punt - withdrawnThis case considers the limitations on the rights of members of the public to enter and/or remain in private premises.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentNorton Rose Fulbright Australia
ArticleTrade Promotions ChecklistTrade promotions can be a difficult area of the law to master. Not only are there a host of regulatory requirements to comply with, but you must understand the general law of contracts, misleading and deceptive conduct and passing off. AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentDLA Piper Australia
ArticleGaming technology has the ability to change how we see propertyGaming headset tools allow potential buyers to 'see' and even 'walk' through a property before it has even been built.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleJackpot! Is your partner entitled to your lotto win in your divorce?Although unusual, this case sets out legal principles for how lottery winnings could be treated in property settlements.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleGames & Video Games 101: Trade MarksWhile everything ‘metaverse' and ‘NFT' continue to dominate newsfeeds and cultural consciousness, the sleeping giant of gaming continues to lead all substantive metrics.AustraliaIntellectual PropertyDavies Collison Cave
ArticleHigh Court Appeals from Federal Court in Sportsbet and BetfairHigh Court will determine if section 92 of the Constitution prevents Racing NSW turnover levy under race fields regime.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationAddisons
ArticleAustralian gaming machine reforms introduced into South AustraliaThe introduced new amendment Bill sets out the reforms to gaming machine laws under the Gaming Machines Act 1992 (SA).AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentDLA Piper Australia
ArticleFederal Court Rules in Favour of Betbox: The End of Retail Exclusivity?This decision could cast doubt on the validity of all gambling legislation that restricts interstate operators. AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentAddisons
ArticleGambling Law & Regulation - March 2013The newsletter includes new developments in the law and regulation of online gambling internationally and in Australia.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentAddisons
ArticleHow to avoid a lottery win ending in tearsTo ensure a group lottery win runs smoothly and is divided fairly, what syndicate members agree to should be in writing.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentStacks Law Firm
ArticleMore liquor and gaming changes proposed for QueenslandA new amendment bill proposes to implement reforms to tackle alcohol-fuelled violence by creating safe night precincts.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentBroadley Rees Hogan Lawyers
ArticleSmall business gaming: a small bit of guidance can go a long wayAUSTRAC has published 2 compliance guides to help small gaming venues meet their obligations under AML/CTF laws.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentRockwell Olivier
ArticleWagering Advertisements – Avoid Misleading and Deceptive Conduct. Lessons from ACCC v TPG for promotional campaigns by wagering operatorsThis case sets out clear guidelines for sales promotions, how prices should be displayed and conditions identified.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentAddisons
ArticleIs Your Business Prepared for the New PPS Regime? – Application to Gambling CompaniesThe new PPS Regime will affect certain companies in the gambling sector which conduct business in Australia. AustraliaFinance and BankingAddisons
ArticleSoftware patent wars: A new hopeThis APO decision upheld the patent eligibility of an invention relating to software functionality in a gaming machine.AustraliaIntellectual PropertySpruson & Ferguson Lawyers
ArticleAustralia's New Age Restrictions For Social MediaEffective 10 December 2025, Australia will implement a world-first age restriction governing social media use. The new law applies not only to domestic platforms but also to international platforms serving Australian users.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentGGI | Global Alliance
ArticleDBCDE Inquiry into Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (Cth) – Final Report Released – What does it mean for the Online Gambling Sector in Australia?If implemented, the recommendations will make significant changes to the Australian online gaming regulatory landscape.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentAddisons
ArticleEsports – is it a sport, a business or both? We look at the legal issues circling this new, weird millennial thing called esportsEsports is competitive video gaming, a global industry that is tipped to have a market value of over $1 billion by 2020.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentMarque Lawyers