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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December 10, 2025

Australia to Exclude Gambling & Tobacco Companies From R&D Tax Breaks

The Albanese Government has taken a decisive step toward reshaping how public money supports innovation and unveiled draft laws that...

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September 18, 2025

Calls Grow to Review Ban on Online In-Play Betting in Australia

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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February 12, 2026

A$20 Million Gambling Education Bid Accused of Being ‘AI Slop’

A recent controversy was sparked after OutFutures Institute, affiliated with the University of Sydney, published a controversial bid in which...

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February 19, 2026

Sweepstakes Casinos Are Coming to Australia

Australia’s online gambling market may be on the verge of its biggest shake-up in years. After transforming the social casino...

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January 30, 2026

Tasmania Announces New Gambling Reforms for 2026

Tasmania has confirmed a new gambling reform package for 2026 that will focus on earlier venue closures, mandatory cashless ticketing,...

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February 17, 2026

BGaming Turns 8: From Crash Games to a Big Name in Aussie Casinos

BGaming has marked its eighth anniversary this year, and while the company is celebrating the milestone, the bigger story is...

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February 4, 2026

Pragmatic Play Expands Its Arcade Portfolio With Mines+

Pragmatic Play has added a new arcade title to its growing non-pokie portfolio with the release of Mines+, a decision-based...

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January 22, 2026

BGaming Kicks Off 2026 With Six New Pokies and Table Games

BGaming, one of the largest and most popular software providers among Australian casino players, has opened 2026 with six new...

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January 21, 2026

Biggest Innovations and Casino News from iGaming Week in Barcelona 2026

Barcelona has once again become the global centre of the iGaming world this week after a jam-packed roster of events,...

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January 14, 2026

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

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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January 13, 2026

New South Welshmen Lost A$2.45 Billion on Pokie Machines in Three Months

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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January 7, 2026

Australia’s Social Media Ban May Be Benefiting Gambling Companies

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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January 5, 2026

Australian Gambling After 2025: What Should Players Expect in 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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December 31, 2025

‘Mastermind’ Behind Australia’s Teen Social Media Ban Campaign Linked to Gambling Advertising Agency

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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December 26, 2025

Aussie Wins A$1.7 Million Playing Pokies at DragonSlots

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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December 23, 2025

Gambling Reform in Australia Loses Momentum Despite Calls For Tougher Legislation

The efforts to tighten gambling regulation in Australia have continued to lose momentum, even as mounting evidence highlights the scale...

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December 19, 2025

Pragmatic Play Unveils Four New Games Set to Land at Australian Casinos This December

For Australian players, Pragmatic Play remains the most widely featured game provider by a clear margin. Its pokies and live...

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July 15, 2025

The Online Gambling Industry in Australia – Revenue & Market Forecast (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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December 11, 2025

SA Greens Present Plan to Remove Pokies from Pubs by 2030

The South Australian Greens, a minor political party that holds seats in the state Upper House but is not part...

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December 8, 2025

Australia’s Credit-Card Betting Ban Fails to Reduce Gambling

A major reform brought in by the Albanese Government, the ban on using credit cards for online betting, was introduced...

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December 3, 2025

NSW Shuts Down Pokie Venues After 4 AM: 670+ Venues Lose Exemptions

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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November 27, 2025

Pragmatic Play Unveils Five New Games Ahead of Holiday Season

Pragmatic Play, in its fashion, has been busy getting ready for the holiday season. One of the biggest game providers...

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November 25, 2025

How Big Are Australia’s Betting Sites? 2024–2025 Market Results

Australia has one of the most active betting markets in the world, and a big part of that comes from...

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November 6, 2025

New Pokie Releases in Early November 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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November 20, 2025

AUSTRAC Updates Reporting System: Impact on Aussie Players

The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) has officially launched a modernised version of its online reporting system. This...

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November 19, 2025

Google’s CEO Warns: “Don’t Trust AI Blindly”

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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November 14, 2025

Hybrid Crash Games Emerge as Online Casinos’ Next Big Trend

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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November 13, 2025

NTRWC Stops Accepting Hospitality From Betting Companies

The Northern Territory regulator pauses gifts, invites, and perks from betting operators while a new code of conduct is drafted....

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November 5, 2025

Horse Racing Interest Drops, But Melbourne Cup is Still Strong

Despite some clear signs that public enthusiasm for the Melbourne Cup is dropping, Aussie punters are still backing the race...

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October 30, 2025

SiGMA Central Europe 2025: What to Expect from Rome’s iGaming Event

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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October 29, 2025

Report Finds That Over 620,000 Australians Are Now Problem Gamblers

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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October 23, 2025

Pragmatic Play Unveils New Arcade Games Category with Plinko+

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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October 15, 2025

Licensed Betting Sites in NSW Fail Responsible Gambling Standards

The Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&GNSW), the state government regulator for gambling, alcohol, and licensed operators in New South Wales,...

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October 22, 2025

Ainsworth CEO Steps Down in Dramatic Resignation Amid Nevada Licensing Scandal

Ainsworth Game Technology has confirmed the immediate resignation of its CEO, Harald Neumann, following a dispute with the Nevada Gaming...

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October 15, 2025

Regulators Warn of Offshore Betting Spike Before Major Sporting Events

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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October 9, 2025

Polymarket’s $8 Billion Hype: What Australians Need to Know About This Crypto Betting Platform

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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October 6, 2025

Australia’s Betting Regulator Accused of Industry Ties

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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October 2, 2025

$33,998 Recovered for Players in the First Three Months of Our Complaint Resolution System

When we launched our complaint resolution system in July, our mission was clear: to stand up for Australian players when...

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October 1, 2025

UK Gambling Advertising Reform Sends Warning to Australia

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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October 2, 2025

Novomatic’s Ainsworth $1 Takeover Raises Jobs and Pokies Questions

After months of negotiation, the Austrian casino game giant Novomatic has moved one step closer to taking control of Ainsworth...

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September 26, 2025

Gambling Participation Hits 65% in 2024, Heats Up Ad Ban Debate

A 2024 pilot survey that was conducted by the Australian Gambling Research Centre (AGRC) in partnership with the Australian Institute...

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September 3, 2025

Pragmatic Play Expands Super Scatter Series with Three New Blockbuster Slots

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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September 12, 2025

PM Warns Gambling Ad Ban Could Push Players Offshore

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has cautioned against rushing into a ban on gambling advertising, warning that such a move could...

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August 6, 2025

NZ Sports Fear Losing Funding From Gambling

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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August 5, 2025

AustralianSuper’s Socially Aware Fund Sells $26m Aristocrat Stocks

AustralianSuper, the largest superannuation fund in the country, has offloaded more than $26 million worth of shares in Australian pokie...

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September 4, 2025

AML Updates: What Australia’s Gambling Reforms Mean for Players

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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August 25, 2025

ACMA Moves to Block Four More Illegal Gambling Sites Amid Growing Enforcement

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