Australia
RWA Members Commit AU$3M to Financial Counselling

Six Responsible Wagering Australia (RWA) members – bet365, betfair, Entain, PointsBet, Sportsbet and Unibet – have committed more than AU$3.0m to support financial counselling services in the country.
RWA has partnered with the Federal Government, the financial counselling sector and a range of industries including banking, energy and insurance to establish a not-for-profit body that will distribute funding to financial counselling services around the country from early next year.
Responsible Wagering Australia CEO Kai Cantwell said financial counsellors played a vital role helping Australians in financial difficulty by providing free, independent and confidential advice on ways to manage debts, make informed choices about their money and build a future with financial freedom.
“RWA members are proud to set the industry standard for keeping customers safe, going well beyond the requirements set by governments,” Mr Cantwell said.
“This funding builds on our world leading consumer protections that only exist in online gambling including mandatory age and identity verification, deposit limits, time out tools and activity statements.
“RWA is proud to enter into this agreement after proactively approaching the Federal Government in 2021 and volunteering to contribute to the body.
“The number one priority for RWA and its members is to ensure that our customers can gamble in a safe environment while having access to the tools to stay in control of their gambling behaviour.
“This funding commitment demonstrates the collective commitment of RWA and its members to safeguard the well-being of Australians and provide vital support to those who may need assistance managing their financial circumstances.
“With many Australians currently struggling with increasing cost of living pressures, the work of financial counsellors is more important than ever.
“This body will help Australians manage their current situation and develop long term financial skills that can be applied in all areas of life.
“RWA is committed to working with government and industry to ensure the successful implementation of this initiative and hopes other industries will follow RWA’s lead and contribute to this scheme.”
Australia
GLI Grows Stronger and Bigger in Melbourne with New Lab Location

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Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has had a robust presence in Melbourne since it opened the lab in 2007. The company and its presence in Melbourne is stronger and bigger now that GLI has moved to a new lab location in the city.
The move was necessitated by GLI’s continually growing operations, and the upgrade to a larger facility in South Melbourne physically positions GLI even closer to many of its customers. GLI also operates labs in Adelaide and Syndey.
GLI’s Melbourne lab offers a full suite of services including:
• iGaming and Land-based Testing
• Casino Management Systems (CMS) Testing
• Interoperability Testing
• Quality Assurance
• Compliance
“We are excited about this next chapter as it strengthens our ability to meet our clients’ continually evolving needs. With these expert teams working together under one roof, we are better positioned to than ever to deliver comprehensive solutions for today’s gaming industry,” said Richard Howarth, Chief Business Officer – APAC.
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Australia
RTG Announces Evive Australia as the First Innovation to Take the Stage at Pitch!

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Regulating the Game (RTG) has announced Evive Australia as the first innovation to take the stage at Pitch! – part of the annual RTG gathering in Sydney in March.
The event will take place at the famous Sydney Opera House on 9 March 2026, as part of the sixth edition of the international regulatory and industry conference.
Evive is an app designed to help people change how they play or seek support for gambling harms. Created by Sam DeMello, a tech specialist drawing on his lived experience of gambling harm, and supported by Jay Robinson, a safer-gambling expert with over two decades of harm-minimisation and prevention experience, Evive Australia aims to deliver personalised tools, resources and pathways for anyone seeking to reduce risk or access help.
“Evive brings together real-world experience, clinical expertise and technology to create an accessible and credible platform for change. Pitch! was conceived to spotlight exactly these kinds of innovations – ideas that challenge convention, improve safeguards and reimagine the future of regulation and industry practice,” said Paul Newson, Principal at Vanguard Overwatch and founder of Regulating the Game.
“Evive isn’t just another app, it’s a bridge between lived experience, behavioral science and practical support. It shows that compliance and compassion can coexist, and when they do, everyone benefits. The app gives regulators and operators confidence in credible harm reduction tools, while giving people a safe, stigma free path to change,” Robinson said.
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Regulating the Game issues call for 2026 conference chairs

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Leading international gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game (RTG) has issued a call for expressions of interest for the final Conference Chair position of its 2026 edition, to be held from 9 to 11 March 2026 at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth.
Organizers explained that conference chairs will steward a day of the event and play a pivotal role in shaping dialogue, setting the tone and guiding discussions across key themes including safer gambling, compliance, governance, technology, and regulatory and sector transformation.
While some chairs have already been locked in, the final chair will be appointed to bring fresh perspective and balance to the program, ensuring diverse voices and expertise are represented in the conversations that matter most to the sector, they added.
“The caliber of our Conference Chairs underscores the influence and reach of Regulating the Game,” said Paul Newson, Principal at Vanguard Overwatch and founder of RTG.
“This appointment presents an exciting opportunity for a persuasive communicator to help frame critical conversations and contribute to shaping the future of gambling regulation.”
Past chairs of RTG have included IAG’s very own Vice Chairman and CEO Andrew W Scott; Professor of Marketing at the University of Nevada–Las Vegas Dr Maria Royne Stafford; Regional Head of Licensing, Government & Regulatory Affairs – EMEA/APAC at Sportradar Donata Szabo; Executive Director, Alderney Gambling Control Commission Andrew Gellatly; and Chief Commercial Officer at Gaming Laboratories International Ian Hughes, among others.
Next year’s RTG will feature an expanded program of associated events, including the popular Pitch! at the Sydney Opera House on the evening of 9 March, the first ever RTG Global Awards & Gala Dinner on the evening of 10 March plus 15-minute Industry Spotlight Sessions for established sector leaders, Expert Masterclasses and an expanded exhibition showcase.
Interested candidates for the final Conference Chair role are encouraged to contact the RTG team at [email protected].
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