NSW regulator weighs prosecution of large bookmaker over inducement ads, warns wagering firms on statutory notices
Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&GNSW) said on 29 October 2026 that it is considering enforcement action, including potential prosecution, against a large betting service provider that has repeatedly advertised inducements such as bonus credits. In the same industry alert, issued at the start of the peak spring racing period, the regulator said wagering providers may not be responding properly to statutory information notices.
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Overview
- L&GNSW said on 29 October it is considering enforcement action, including potential prosecution, against a large betting service provider over repeated inducement advertising.
- The regulator did not name the company; it cited bonus credits as an example of the inducements advertised.
- Section 33H of the Betting and Racing Act 1998 bans inducements in gambling ads accessible in NSW, even where the ad says the offer is not available in the state.
- L&GNSW also said wagering providers may not be responding appropriately to section 21 statutory notices; partial, late or deficient responses may count as non-compliance.
Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&GNSW) has warned licensed betting service providers about gambling inducements and their handling of statutory notices, as the peak spring racing period begins, saying commercial pressure from major racing events does not excuse non-compliance.
Inducement case under consideration
In an industry alert published on 29 October 2026, the regulator said it is "currently considering enforcement action, including potential prosecution, against a large BSP who has repeatedly advertised inducements such as bonus credits." It did not name the provider.
Under section 33H of the Betting and Racing Act 1998, gambling advertisements accessible to people in NSW must not include inducements to gamble, to gamble more often or to open a betting account. L&GNSW lists credit offers, vouchers, rewards programs and product features that provide extra benefits as inducements, and says the ban applies even when an advertisement states that the offer is not available in NSW. The maximum penalty is 1,000 penalty units (A$110,000) for a corporation and 100 penalty units for an individual.
Statutory notices
The regulator also said it has concerns that wagering providers may not be responding appropriately to notices issued under section 21 of the Gaming and Liquor Administration Act 2007, which require a person to hand over information or records. Failing to comply without lawful excuse carries a maximum penalty of 100 penalty units, and L&GNSW said partial, late or otherwise deficient responses may amount to non-compliance.
In March 2026, L&GNSW named gambling marketing, customer retention practices and the use of social media influencers among its regulatory priorities for the year. Elsewhere in Australia, the corporate regulator ASIC told a Senate estimates hearing in late October that it had received no prediction market licence applications.
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