Regulator Fines BlueBet Over VIP Gambler Losses and Missed Red Flags
The Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission (NTRWC) has penalised bookmaker BlueBet for “serious” breaches of responsible gambling obligations, finding that the company repeatedly incentivised a high-stakes VIP customer despite numerous signs of gambling harm. The regulator’s decision, published on 13 August 2025, detailed that the customer—identified as “Mr P”—deposited more than A$700,000 over a four-month period in 2021 and ultimately lost nearly A$570,000. Bonus Bets […]
The Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission (NTRWC) has penalised bookmaker BlueBet for “serious” breaches of responsible gambling obligations, finding that the company repeatedly incentivised a high-stakes VIP customer despite numerous signs of gambling harm. The regulator’s decision, published on 13 August 2025, detailed that the customer—identified as “Mr P”—deposited more than A$700,000 over a four-month period in 2021 and ultimately lost nearly A$570,000. Bonus Bets […]
