Former NSW regulator Paul Newson questions whether Australia’s long-held approach to casino regulation is still relevant today.

Australia’s casino probity regime is a relic of regulatory logic forged in a different era. Rooted in the foundational Street and Connor reports, it was designed to shield the industry from infiltration by organized crime, borrowing heavily from the Las Vegas playbook. These reports recommended adopting a dedicated licensing regime modelled on the US approach, centered on rigorous scrutiny of individuals – financial history, associations, character – as the cornerstone of casino integrity.

Vanguard Overwatch has announced a strategic collaboration with Jay Robinson, Managing Director of JR Consulting, to enhance safer gambling strategy, training, and culture change capability for gambling operators, regulators, and governments.

Vanguard Overwatch has announced a strategic collaboration with Jay Robinson, managing director of JR Consulting, to enhance safer gambling strategy, training, and culture change capability for gambling operators, regulators, and governments.

Newly appointed Entain Australia interim CEO Andrew Vouris is wasting no time making a statement.

“I want us to win, yes, but not at all costs,” he said recently. It’s a line that marks a conscious shift in tone and ambition. A step away from legacy cultures that flirted with legal minimalism, toward a future that embraces ethical leadership, transparency and sustained trust.

Paul Newson, Principal at Vanguard Overwatch and trusted Gambling Insider contributor, gives his thesis on where Australia stands after a crucial few years of regulatory change.

On 25 March 2025, AUSTRAC CEO Brendan Thomas spoke at the Regulating the Game 2025 gambling law and regulation conference.

Economist Andrew Russell explores the differences between community benefit and in-principle arguments for the existence of a legal gambling industry and why the latter is vital in winning over sentiment.

Leading gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game (RTG) has announced its first joint sponsors for its 2026 event: CherryHub and Ebet.

Regulating the Game 2026 is excited to welcome its first joint sponsors, CherryHub and Ebet, two innovative Australian companies driving transformation across the gaming and hospitality sectors. Their sponsorship underscores a shared commitment to industry leadership, compliance excellence and regulatory innovation.

The organisers of Regulating the Game have announced the launch of the RTG Global Awards, a new initiative recognising outstanding leadership, innovation, and impact across the international gambling and regulatory landscape.

Leading gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game will host its first ever RTG Global Awards as part of its 2026 schedule of events at the Regulating the Game conference in Sydney in March.

Vanguard Overwatch and McAtamney & Advisors have announced a strategic partnership that brings together leading expertise in anti-money laundering (AML), safer gambling and regulatory strategy to deliver tailored, end-to-end solutions for gambling operators and regulators navigating complex, high-stakes environments.

Vanguard Overwatch and McAtamney & Advisors have announced a strategic partnership that brings together their expertise in anti-money laundering (AML), safer gambling, and regulatory strategy to deliver "tailored, end-to-end solutions for gambling operators and regulators navigating complex, high-stakes environments."

Vanguard Overwatch is a specialist advisory firm dedicated to advancing gambling-related public policy and regulatory compliance, helping its clients navigate complex regulatory environments.

Vanguard Overwatch and McAtamney & Advisors have announced a strategic partnership that brings together leading expertise in anti-money laundering (AML), safer gambling, and regulatory strategy to deliver tailored, end-to-end solutions for gambling operators and regulators navigating complex, high-stakes environments.

AUSTRAC CEO, Brendan Thomas - Speaking notes at Regulating the Game 2025

The Regulating the Game 2025 Sydney conference officially concluded last Thursday, "marking another milestone in the evolution of gambling regulation, policy, and industry leadership," according to a press release.

Paul Newson, Principal of Vanguard Overwatch and organizer of Australian gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game, tells IAG about the evolution of the event and what attendees can expect from a revamped format in 2025.

Four years and one pandemic since Australian gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game made its debut at Sydney’s International Convention Center (ICC), founder Paul Newson is adamant he has finally nailed the winning formula.

With the latest edition of Regulating the Game fast approaching, to take place from March 10 to 13 at the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour in Sydney (Australia), Yogonet caught up with Paul Newson, Principal at Vanguard Overwatch, to learn more about this year's conference highlights and why RtG is "THE event for anyone serious about shaping the future of gambling regulation, compliance, and industry transformation."

Paul Newson, Regulating the Game Founder, Australian policy expert and Gambling Insider contributor, discusses Australia’s complex landscape of gaming regulation.

Now in its fifth edition, the Regulating the Game (RtG) conference has year after year served as the event that bridges the gap between regulators, industry professionals, and stakeholders. The meeting explores the latest developments in gambling law and regulation, providing attendees with new tools, actionable insights, and more, drawing an audience from around the world.