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On March 27, 2026, Consumer and Business Services (CBS), South Australia's consumer watchdog, announced enforcement action against Xclusive Tech and Adrian Portelli, a 36-year-old formerly of Melbourne, for conducting illegal lotteries in South Australia. In Adelaide Magistrates Court, Magistrate Melanie Burton found Xclusive Tech guilty of ten counts of conducting an unlawful lottery. The court heard that Xclusive Tech operated ten illegal lotteries between January 2023 and May 2024 without a licence, despite repeated warnings from CBS that its activities were illegal. Portelli was acquitted on nine counts of assisting in the conduct of unlawful lotteries. Xclusive Tech was fined $40,000. Jonathan Lambert, Acting Commissioner for Liquor and Gambling, stated that CBS's licensing scheme is essential to ensure lotteries in South Australia are "above board and accountable" and operate fairly. The licensing framework includes significant checks and balances regarding how lottery activities are marketed and drawn, ensuring the public can have confidence lotteries are run honestly. Lambert emphasised that CBS will continue to assess all lottery applications on a case-by-case basis to ensure compliance with legal requirements. This enforcement action demonstrates CBS's commitment to preventing unlicensed gambling activities and protecting consumers in South Australia's lottery market. REFERENCES: Consumer and Business Services. "Melbourne business fined over illegal lotteries." Media Release, March 27, 2026. https://www.cbs.sa.gov.au/news/melbourne-business-fined-over-illegal-lotteries