Australia ACMA News

Chasebet Formal Warning for BetStop Non-Compliance

Harris Bookmaking Pty Ltd, trading as Chasebet, has been issued with a formal warning after failing to adequately promote BetStop – the National Self-Exclusion Register – in three marketing emails and on its website. The ACMA investigation found the company did not meet obligations requiring wagering providers to promote and provide links to BetStop in all promotional electronic messages and websites. Chasebet attributed the issue to a software consolidation error and, after being alerted by ACMA, acted promptly to rectify the non-compliance. The ACMA has warned that further enforcement action may follow if the company breaches these rules again.

AI Adoption Accelerating in Australian Telco, Media, Gambling Sectors

ACMA published three separate research reports on April 21, 2026 documenting AI adoption across Australian telecommunications, media, and online gambling sectors. The media sector uses AI for personalised advertising and content production, raising concerns about misinformation and copyright issues. The gambling sector deploys AI for predictive analytics, odds setting, and fraud detection, with concerns about targeted marketing to vulnerable users. The telco sector employs AI for network efficiency, fault prediction, and real-time scam detection. Researchers and stakeholders cited in the reports are calling for stronger governance, transparency, and safeguards across all three sectors.