Martha Calley - News Reporter at Australian Gamblers

Martha Calley

Martha Calley

News Writer

Martha Calley is the News Writer at Australian Gamblers, where she tracks everything new in the world of online gambling – from fresh casino launches and industry trends to regulatory shifts affecting Aussie players. With a Bachelor of Journalism and Broadcast Media from Edith Cowan University, she brings curiosity and clarity to every story she covers. Her mission? To make sure you’re always in the loop, whether you’re a casual spinner or a seasoned casino pro.

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A New Live Dealer Game Supplier Available to Australians: Imagine Live Enters Online Casinos

January 14, 2026

Imagine Live is a relatively new but fast‑growing live dealer games provider that’s making a strong mark in the global...
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New South Welshmen Lost A$2.45 Billion on Pokie Machines in Three Months

January 13, 2026

A new report shows that people across New South Wales lost a record A$2.45 billion on pokie machines in just...
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Australia’s Social Media Ban May Be Benefiting Gambling Companies

January 7, 2026

Australia’s under-16 social media ban is being promoted as a major step to protect children online, but critics argue the...
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Australian Gambling After 2025: What Should Players Expect in 2026

January 5, 2026

The past year brought some changes to the gambling scene in Australia that we cannot ignore. From regulatory changes to...
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‘Mastermind’ Behind Australia’s Teen Social Media Ban Campaign Linked to Gambling Advertising Agency

December 31, 2025

One of the loudest and most well-known campaigns that supported Australia’s planned ban on social media use for teenagers is...
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Aussie Wins A$1.7 Million Playing Pokies at DragonSlots

December 26, 2025

Talk about luck! One extremely lucky Australian player won a little over A$1.7 million last weekend at DragonSlots.  Yes, you...
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Gambling Reform in Australia Loses Momentum Despite Calls For Tougher Legislation

December 23, 2025

The efforts to tighten gambling regulation in Australia have continued to lose momentum, even as mounting evidence highlights the scale...
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Pragmatic Play Unveils Four New Games Set to Land at Australian Casinos This December

December 19, 2025

For Australian players, Pragmatic Play remains the most widely featured game provider by a clear margin. Its pokies and live...
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The Online Gambling Industry in Australia – Revenue & Market Forecast (2025)

July 15, 2025

Australians love to gamble. In fact, the nation loves gaming so much that the land Down Under has been deemed...
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SA Greens Present Plan to Remove Pokies from Pubs by 2030

December 11, 2025

The South Australian Greens, a minor political party that holds seats in the state Upper House but is not part...
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Australia to Exclude Gambling & Tobacco Companies From R&D Tax Breaks

December 10, 2025

The Albanese Government has taken a decisive step toward reshaping how public money supports innovation and unveiled draft laws that...
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Australia’s Credit-Card Betting Ban Fails to Reduce Gambling

December 8, 2025

A major reform brought in by the Albanese Government, the ban on using credit cards for online betting, was introduced...
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NSW Shuts Down Pokie Venues After 4 AM: 670+ Venues Lose Exemptions

December 3, 2025

The New South Wales government will remove late-night poker machine exemptions from more than 670 pubs and clubs, meaning these...
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Pragmatic Play Unveils Five New Games Ahead of Holiday Season

November 27, 2025

Pragmatic Play, in its fashion, has been busy getting ready for the holiday season. One of the biggest game providers...
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How Big Are Australia’s Betting Sites? 2024–2025 Market Results

November 25, 2025

Australia has one of the most active betting markets in the world, and a big part of that comes from...
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New Pokie Releases in Early November 2025

November 6, 2025

New month, new pokies. It’s been a strong start to November with several major developers dropping fresh titles that are...
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AUSTRAC Updates Reporting System: Impact on Aussie Players

November 20, 2025

The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) has officially launched a modernised version of its online reporting system. This...
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Google’s CEO Warns: “Don’t Trust AI Blindly”

November 19, 2025

Google CEO Sundar Pichai has issued a clear warning to businesses worldwide: don’t rely on AI without double-checking the results....
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Hybrid Crash Games Emerge as Online Casinos’ Next Big Trend

November 14, 2025

Hybrid crash games are one of the newest and fastest-growing game formats in online gambling. They combine the standard multiplier...
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NTRWC Stops Accepting Hospitality From Betting Companies

November 13, 2025

The Northern Territory regulator pauses gifts, invites, and perks from betting operators while a new code of conduct is drafted....
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Horse Racing Interest Drops, But Melbourne Cup is Still Strong

November 5, 2025

Despite some clear signs that public enthusiasm for the Melbourne Cup is dropping, Aussie punters are still backing the race...
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SiGMA Central Europe 2025: What to Expect from Rome’s iGaming Event

October 30, 2025

From 3-6 November 2025, the iGaming community will gather in Rome for SiGMA Group's European Summit 2025 event that will...
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Report Finds That Over 620,000 Australians Are Now Problem Gamblers

October 29, 2025

According to Roy Morgan, one of Australia’s leading market research and social science organisations, the country is confronting a serious...
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Pragmatic Play Unveils New Arcade Games Category with Plinko+

October 23, 2025

Pragmatic Play, already a major content provider on the Australian iGaming market, has announced that it’s officially stepping into the...
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Licensed Betting Sites in NSW Fail Responsible Gambling Standards

October 15, 2025

The Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&GNSW), the state government regulator for gambling, alcohol, and licensed operators in New South Wales,...
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Ainsworth CEO Steps Down in Dramatic Resignation Amid Nevada Licensing Scandal

October 22, 2025

Ainsworth Game Technology has confirmed the immediate resignation of its CEO, Harald Neumann, following a dispute with the Nevada Gaming...
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Regulators Warn of Offshore Betting Spike Before Major Sporting Events

October 15, 2025

Australia’s sports integrity officials are warning about a potential surge in offshore betting during the country’s biggest upcoming sports events....
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Polymarket’s $8 Billion Hype: What Australians Need to Know About This Crypto Betting Platform

October 9, 2025

Polymarket is a US-based crypto prediction market that was recently valued at $8 billion following backing from the New York...
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Australia’s Betting Regulator Accused of Industry Ties

October 6, 2025

The Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission (NTRWC) has been considered Australia’s de facto online betting regulator because it licenses...
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$33,998 Recovered for Players in the First Three Months of Our Complaint Resolution System

October 2, 2025

When we launched our complaint resolution system in July, our mission was clear: to stand up for Australian players when...
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UK Gambling Advertising Reform Sends Warning to Australia

October 1, 2025

The UK, one of the world’s biggest gambling markets with 175 licensed betting operators, has recently introduced reforms to tighten...
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Novomatic’s Ainsworth $1 Takeover Raises Jobs and Pokies Questions

October 2, 2025

After months of negotiation, the Austrian casino game giant Novomatic has moved one step closer to taking control of Ainsworth...
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Calls Grow to Review Ban on Online In-Play Betting in Australia

September 18, 2025

The issue sits between innovative technologies like in-play betting and consumer demand on one side, and gambling harm on the...
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Gambling Participation Hits 65% in 2024, Heats Up Ad Ban Debate

September 26, 2025

A 2024 pilot survey that was conducted by the Australian Gambling Research Centre (AGRC) in partnership with the Australian Institute...
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Pragmatic Play Expands Super Scatter Series with Three New Blockbuster Slots

September 3, 2025

Australian players are set to enjoy a fresh wave of high-volatility pokies as Pragmatic Play introduces three titles to its...
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PM Warns Gambling Ad Ban Could Push Players Offshore

September 12, 2025

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has cautioned against rushing into a ban on gambling advertising, warning that such a move could...
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NZ Sports Fear Losing Funding From Gambling

August 6, 2025

A major shake-up of gambling laws across the ditch has sent shockwaves through New Zealand’s sporting community, and it’s raising...
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AustralianSuper’s Socially Aware Fund Sells $26m Aristocrat Stocks

August 5, 2025

AustralianSuper, the largest superannuation fund in the country, has offloaded more than $26 million worth of shares in Australian pokie...
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AML Updates: What Australia’s Gambling Reforms Mean for Players

September 4, 2025

Australia’s gambling sector is preparing for new anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) rules, with changes that will directly...
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ACMA Moves to Block Four More Illegal Gambling Sites Amid Growing Enforcement

August 25, 2025

In its latest enforcement action, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has directed internet service providers (ISPs) to block...
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