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2025 Brisbane Champs Delayed Amid Industrial Action at Star Brisbane

July 9, 2025

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Star Entertainment Group has announced the postponement of its highly anticipated 2025 Brisbane Champs poker tournament, which was originally scheduled to begin this week. The tournament, set to feature 18 even...

Crown Perth Retains Gaming Licence After Comprehensive Overhaul

Vanja Mitic

July 8, 2025

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After an extensive review, the Western Australian government has confirmed that Crown Perth has been deemed suitable to retain its gaming licence. This follows a lengthy remediation process that saw the casino ...

Investor Sues Former SkyCity Leaders Over Anti-Money Laundering Failures

Vanja Mitic

July 7, 2025

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Eight former senior figures from SkyCity Entertainment Group are facing legal action brought by a shareholder who is seeking to recoup losses tied to a major regulatory penalty. The AU$67 million fine, imposed ...

Star Brisbane Staff Walk Out Over Pay and Penalty Rate Dispute

Vanja Mitic

July 7, 2025

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Employees at The Star Brisbane took industrial action on Friday evening, July 4th, marking the first-ever protected strike against a casino operator in Australia. The demonstration, which occurred from 4pm to 6...

Star Entertainment Risks $36.5M as Queen’s Wharf Sale Talks Drag On

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July 7, 2025

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The Star Entertainment Group has narrowly avoided a deal collapse with its Hong Kong-based partners over the sale of its stake in the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane development, securing a last-minute extension that bu...

Bally’s $300M Star Investment at Risk Over AUSTRAC Penalty

Vanja Mitic

July 6, 2025

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Bally’s Corporation may be forced to pull out of its AU$300 million (US$195 million) rescue plan for Star Entertainment Group if a substantial fine from Australia’s anti-money laundering agency, AUSTRAC, render...

New Zealand to Regulate Online Casinos with 15 Licenses Auctioned

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July 1, 2025

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New Zealand has initiated a formal move toward regulating its online gambling sector by introducing the Online Casino Gambling Bill to Parliament on 30 June. This bill, brought forward by Minister of Internal A...

PointsBet’s Takeover Battle Intensifies Amid Vote Dispute

Vanja Mitic

June 26, 2025

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PointsBet's battle for control intensifies as its shareholders narrowly approved a takeover deal with Japanese firm MIXI, but not without a significant challenge from rival bidder Betr Entertainment. Despite th...

Star Entertainment Secures AU$300M Capital Boost to Avert Financial Crisis

Vanja Mitic

June 25, 2025

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Star Entertainment Group has successfully gained shareholder approval for a vital AU$300 million rescue package that is poised to help the company navigate its ongoing financial turmoil. The capital infusion, w...

ACMA Warns Influencers on Illegal Gambling Promotions, Penalties Soar

Vanja Mitic

June 24, 2025

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The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued a strong warning to social media influencers who promote illegal gambling services, stressing that such activities violate Australian law. Inf...

Star Entertainment Appoints New Executives Amid Governance Overhaul

Vanja Mitic

June 24, 2025

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The Star Entertainment Group has made several high-profile appointments, including key roles in its executive team and subsidiary boards. These changes come at a critical time for the company as it aims to rebu...

ALH Fined After Minors Access Gaming Machines at Victorian Hotels

Vanja Mitic

June 23, 2025

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The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has issued a fine to Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group (ALH) after three separate breaches in 2024 involving minors entering poker machine are...

Tabcorp Fined Over $4 Million for Spam Law Breaches in VIP Marketing Campaigns

Vanja Mitic

June 17, 2025

Australia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Online Gambling News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

Tabcorp Holdings Limited, Australia's leading gambling operator, has been hit with a significant fine of AUD $4,003,270 (approximately USD $2.6 million) following breaches of the country's spam laws. The Austra...

Crown Sydney Denied Poker Machines as Premier Shuts Down Proposal

Vanja Mitic

June 13, 2025

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Crown Resorts’ latest effort to introduce poker machines at its Sydney casino has been firmly rejected by New South Wales Premier Chris Minns, who stated unequivocally that his government will not support any l...

Star Warns $400M Fine Could Trigger Collapse in AUSTRAC Junket Case

Vanja Mitic

June 8, 2025

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Star Entertainment has warned that a proposed $400 million penalty from AUSTRAC could threaten its survival, as the Federal Court examines the casino operator's ties to criminal-linked junket activities and sys...

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2025 Brisbane Champs Delayed Amid Industrial Action at Star Brisbane

Crown Perth Retains Gaming Licence After Comprehensive Overhaul

Investor Sues Former SkyCity Leaders Over Anti-Money Laundering Failures

Star Brisbane Staff Walk Out Over Pay and Penalty Rate Dispute

Star Entertainment Risks $36.5M as Queen’s Wharf Sale Talks Drag On

Bally’s $300M Star Investment at Risk Over AUSTRAC Penalty

New Zealand to Regulate Online Casinos with 15 Licenses Auctioned

PointsBet’s Takeover Battle Intensifies Amid Vote Dispute

Star Entertainment Secures AU$300M Capital Boost to Avert Financial Crisis

Star Entertainment Appoints New Executives Amid Governance Overhaul

ALH Fined After Minors Access Gaming Machines at Victorian Hotels

Tabcorp Fined Over $4 Million for Spam Law Breaches in VIP Marketing Campaigns

Crown Sydney Denied Poker Machines as Premier Shuts Down Proposal

Star Warns $400M Fine Could Trigger Collapse in AUSTRAC Junket Case

PAGCOR Orders Removal of Gambling Billboards in Effort to Curb Addiction

UK Gambling Commission Overhauls Penalty System for Greater Transparency

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