Professor Sally Gainsbury
@drsalgainsbury.bsky.social
Academic psychology researcher at the University of Sydney Brain and Mind Centre.
My goal is to conduct research, share findings, & collaborate across diverse stakeholders to inform & evaluate policies & practices to minimise gambling harm.
My goal is to conduct research, share findings, & collaborate across diverse stakeholders to inform & evaluate policies & practices to minimise gambling harm.
New Zealand Advances Online Gambling Bill With Community Funding Measures www.casinoguardian.co.uk/2025/10/29/n...
New Zealand Advances Online Gambling Bill With Community Funding Measures
Key Moments: The Government has revised its online gambling bill to channel offshore casino profits into local communities. The offshore gambling duty is set to increase from 12% to 16%, with the addi...
www.casinoguardian.co.uk
November 1, 2025 at 1:40 PM
New Zealand Advances Online Gambling Bill With Community Funding Measures www.casinoguardian.co.uk/2025/10/29/n...
Spain’s Network for Addiction Care calls for a complete ban on all gambling and betting advertising
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www.gamblingnews.com/news/unad-re...
UNAD Renews Call for Total Gambling Ad Ban in Spain
Spain’s Network for Addiction Care (UNAD) is urging a complete prohibition on gambling and betting advertising.
www.gamblingnews.com
November 1, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Spain’s Network for Addiction Care calls for a complete ban on all gambling and betting advertising
www.gamblingnews.com/news/unad-re...
www.gamblingnews.com/news/unad-re...
Denmark Unveils Sweeping Gambling Reforms to Tackle Emerging Challenges www.gamblingnews.com/news/denmark...
Denmark Unveils Sweeping Gambling Reforms to Tackle Emerging Challenges
A new whistle-to-whistle advertising ban aims to sever the connection between sports and gambling as Denmark plans to tighten its oversight over the sector.
www.gamblingnews.com
November 1, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Denmark Unveils Sweeping Gambling Reforms to Tackle Emerging Challenges www.gamblingnews.com/news/denmark...
BBB study says grey market gambling surges amid confusing laws and regulatory gaps www.yahoo.com/news/article...
BBB study says grey market gambling surges amid confusing laws and regulatory gaps
The BBB has received more than 10,000 complaints related to online gambling and gaming. Watch for red flags before you attempt grey market gambling.
www.yahoo.com
October 14, 2025 at 4:30 AM
BBB study says grey market gambling surges amid confusing laws and regulatory gaps www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Yet another story of gambling operators taking huge sums of money and banks not doing anything about massive volumes of gambling transactions. Why are companies dealing with this level of financial transactions not required to have any checks on customer welfare? www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
Couple who lost $250,000 among the victims of financial planner’s gambling addiction
Disgraced financial adviser Anthony Del Vecchio secretly wagered away a couple’s investment fund set up to secure their children’s future.
www.theage.com.au
October 6, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Yet another story of gambling operators taking huge sums of money and banks not doing anything about massive volumes of gambling transactions. Why are companies dealing with this level of financial transactions not required to have any checks on customer welfare? www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
European Gaming and Betting Association is encouraging all members to adopt standard on markets of harm in online gambling. It is good to have universal action, but behavioural markers likely change over contexts and time so need ongoing monitoring & evaluation www.gamblingnews.com/news/egba-as...
EGBA Asks Delegates to OK Landmark European Safer Gambling Standard
The EGBA has encouraged the adoption of a landmark European standard on markets of harm in online gambling.
www.gamblingnews.com
September 23, 2025 at 9:10 AM
European Gaming and Betting Association is encouraging all members to adopt standard on markets of harm in online gambling. It is good to have universal action, but behavioural markers likely change over contexts and time so need ongoing monitoring & evaluation www.gamblingnews.com/news/egba-as...
Banks have a vital role to play in reducing gambling harms. At minimum, they can provide tools so people can block their accounts and cards from gambling sites. Banks in Ireland are addopting this following the UK and Australia
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/soci...
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/soci...
Move to enable people to block debit-cards to cut off access to online gambling welcomed
99% of modern day gambling funded via debit cards
www.irishtimes.com
September 23, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Banks have a vital role to play in reducing gambling harms. At minimum, they can provide tools so people can block their accounts and cards from gambling sites. Banks in Ireland are addopting this following the UK and Australia
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/soci...
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/soci...
Victoria regulator censures Crown Melbourne over gambling harm failures igamingbusiness.com/legal-compli...
Victoria regulator censures Crown Melbourne over gambling harm failures
The Victoria Gambling and Casino Control Commission has reprimanded Crown Melbourne for breaching its gambling harm minimisation obligations.
igamingbusiness.com
August 20, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Victoria regulator censures Crown Melbourne over gambling harm failures igamingbusiness.com/legal-compli...
DoT data: Are older players more loyal to gambling brands?
igamingbusiness.com/finance/dot-...
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DoT data: Are older players more loyal to gambling brands?
Players aged over 50 spend less on gambling than younger players, according to Department of Trust (DoT) UK player transaction data.
igamingbusiness.com
August 20, 2025 at 5:50 AM
DoT data: Are older players more loyal to gambling brands?
igamingbusiness.com/finance/dot-...
igamingbusiness.com/finance/dot-...
How influencers are reshaping iGaming. igamingbusiness.com/marketing-af...
How influencers are reshaping iGaming
Slots Temple considers whether the rise of content creators and gambling influencers could put traditional affiliates out of business.
igamingbusiness.com
August 20, 2025 at 5:49 AM
How influencers are reshaping iGaming. igamingbusiness.com/marketing-af...
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has fined online bookmaker QuestBet $80,000 for continuing to accept bets from a customer displaying observable signs of gambling-related distress. www.vgccc.vic.gov.au/for-communit...
Poor behaviour costs bookmaker $80,000
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has fined online bookmaker QuestBet $80,000 for continuing to accept bets from a customer displaying observable signs of gambling-related d...
www.vgccc.vic.gov.au
August 13, 2025 at 7:39 AM
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has fined online bookmaker QuestBet $80,000 for continuing to accept bets from a customer displaying observable signs of gambling-related distress. www.vgccc.vic.gov.au/for-communit...
No Cash, No Problem: Why Casinos Hate Real Money culture.org/gambling/cas...
Cashless Casinos: What This Means for Players
Cashless casinos are taking over. See how digital payments drive bigger spending, smoother operations, and new risks for players.
culture.org
August 1, 2025 at 6:15 AM
No Cash, No Problem: Why Casinos Hate Real Money culture.org/gambling/cas...
AUSTRAC targets Mounties with allegations on failing to meet AML requirements - is this the start of investigations for clubs and pubs more generally?
www.austrac.gov.au/news-and-med...
www.austrac.gov.au/news-and-med...
www.austrac.gov.au
July 31, 2025 at 7:35 AM
AUSTRAC targets Mounties with allegations on failing to meet AML requirements - is this the start of investigations for clubs and pubs more generally?
www.austrac.gov.au/news-and-med...
www.austrac.gov.au/news-and-med...
Tom Waterhouse of Waterhouse VC warns well-meaning regulations are unintentionally accelerating the shift to offshore operators. igamingbusiness.com/legal-compli...
Waterhouse VC: The regulatory paradox
Tom Waterhouse of Waterhouse VC warns well-meaning regulation is unintentionally accelerating the shift to offshore betting operators.
igamingbusiness.com
July 27, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Tom Waterhouse of Waterhouse VC warns well-meaning regulations are unintentionally accelerating the shift to offshore operators. igamingbusiness.com/legal-compli...
Dramatic reduction in VIP schemes since 2020, Gambling Commission report finds igamingbusiness.com/legal-compli...
Dramatic reduction in VIP schemes since 2020, Gambling Commission report finds
Gambling Commission reports VIP schemes have dropped by 95% on a per-operator basis after a new code of conduct was introduced in 2020
igamingbusiness.com
July 18, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Dramatic reduction in VIP schemes since 2020, Gambling Commission report finds igamingbusiness.com/legal-compli...
French regulator calls for whistle-to-whistle ban on gambling ads igamingbusiness.com/legal-compli...
ANJ calls for whistle-to-whistle gambling ad ban and sponsorships crackdown
French gambling regulator l’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) has proposed a whistle-to-whistle ban on gambling advertising.
igamingbusiness.com
July 9, 2025 at 9:17 PM
French regulator calls for whistle-to-whistle ban on gambling ads igamingbusiness.com/legal-compli...
Spain’s Gambling Ad Restrictions and Bonusing Ban Lead to 55% Drop in New Online Accounts www.casinonewsdaily.com/blog/2025/06...
Spanish Gambling Ad Restrictions Cut New Online Accounts by 55%
Spain's gambling advertising restrictions and bonusing ban led to a significant 55% drop in new online gambling accounts, according to research published in June 2025.
www.casinonewsdaily.com
July 6, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Spain’s Gambling Ad Restrictions and Bonusing Ban Lead to 55% Drop in New Online Accounts www.casinonewsdaily.com/blog/2025/06...
Meta Faces Fresh Backlash Over Gambling Ads Targeting At-Risk Audiences www.gamblingnews.com/news/meta-fa...
Meta Faces Fresh Backlash Over Gambling Ads Targeting At-Risk Audiences
A new report reveals that betting companies are quietly sharing user data with Meta, allowing a flood of gambling ads to target vulnerable users.
www.gamblingnews.com
July 6, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Meta Faces Fresh Backlash Over Gambling Ads Targeting At-Risk Audiences www.gamblingnews.com/news/meta-fa...
Lower deposit limits slash Dutch gambling losses but fuel interest in illegal market igamingbusiness.com/legal-compli...
Lower deposit limits slash Dutch gambling losses but fuel interest in illegal market
New measures to improve protection measures have reduced Dutch player losses, but concerns remain over impact on channelisation.
igamingbusiness.com
July 4, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Lower deposit limits slash Dutch gambling losses but fuel interest in illegal market igamingbusiness.com/legal-compli...
Star announces Queen’s Wharf exit deal has fallen through, negotiations still ongoing igamingbusiness.com/finance/star...
Star announces Queen's Wharf exit deal has fallen through, negotiations still ongoing
Star Entertainment may end up reacquiring its Brisbane assets now that its sale partners have sought to dissolve the deal.
igamingbusiness.com
July 1, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Star announces Queen’s Wharf exit deal has fallen through, negotiations still ongoing igamingbusiness.com/finance/star...
Northern Territory penalises Sportsbet for targeting self-excluded players igamingbusiness.com/marketing-af...
Northern Territory penalises Sportsbet for targeting self-excluded players
The Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission has penalised Sportsbet for breaching rules on marketing to self-excluded consumers.
igamingbusiness.com
June 26, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Northern Territory penalises Sportsbet for targeting self-excluded players igamingbusiness.com/marketing-af...
Listen in to my response to the lack of progress by NSW Government to introduce effective gambling reforms. Removing signs that indicate pokies are in venues means nothing - changing opening hours and introducing account-based gambling would actually make a difference
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Poker machine regulators fail to reduce gambling harm in NSW - ABC listen
New South Wales is home to over half the poker machines in the country, but a scathing new report has found the industry regulators are failing to help minimise gambling harm across the state's clubs ...
www.abc.net.au
June 18, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Listen in to my response to the lack of progress by NSW Government to introduce effective gambling reforms. Removing signs that indicate pokies are in venues means nothing - changing opening hours and introducing account-based gambling would actually make a difference
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Crown started as a high rollers’ casino and should not become an RSL www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw...
Crown started as a high rollers’ casino and should not become an RSL
Sydney’s other troubled casino is trying to turn the tables into poker machines.
www.smh.com.au
June 13, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Crown started as a high rollers’ casino and should not become an RSL www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw...
Unions NSW attacks Labor for ‘woefully inadequate’ poker machine strategy after damning audit www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Unions NSW attacks Labor for ‘woefully inadequate’ poker machine strategy after damning audit
Gambling losses and calls to helplines both up but Minns government has no benchmarks or measures to assess its harm minimisation strategy, report says
www.theguardian.com
June 12, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Unions NSW attacks Labor for ‘woefully inadequate’ poker machine strategy after damning audit www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Report blasts NSW authorities over gaming machine harm minimisation igamingbusiness.com/casino-games...
Report blasts NSW authorities over gaming machine harm minimisation
The Audit Office of New South Wales (NSW) has said authorities are not doing enough on gambling harm minimisation for gaming machines.
igamingbusiness.com
June 12, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Report blasts NSW authorities over gaming machine harm minimisation igamingbusiness.com/casino-games...