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Novomatic Extends Offer to Acquire Remaining Ainsworth Shares

November 4, 2025

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Austrian gaming leader Novomatic AG has extended the closing date of its takeover offer for Ainsworth Game Technology Ltd (AGT), giving shareholders another month to decide whether to sell their holdings. The u...

Dream11 Goes Global with Free-to-Play Fantasy Sports Expansion

Vanja Mitic

November 3, 2025

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Indian fantasy sports powerhouse Dream11 has gone international, unveiling a major expansion across 11 new markets following India’s nationwide ban on real-money gaming. The company, which built its success aro...

Jumbo Interactive completes Dream Giveaway deal, marking US expansion

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November 1, 2025

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Australia’s Jumbo Interactive has officially taken its first major step into the United States prize draw arena, finalizing the acquisition of Dream Giveaway through its newly formed American subsidiary. This m...

AUSTRAC Sanctions Cryptolink for AML/CTF Failures in Crypto ATM Oversight

Vanja Mitic

October 31, 2025

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Australian transaction and analysis centre (AUSTRAC) has imposed a AU$56,340 infringement notice on Cryptolink and accepted a court-enforceable undertaking to rectify major anti-money-laundering and counter-ter...

Crown Perth Mandatory Carded Play In Effect from Dec 1

Vanja Mitic

October 24, 2025

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Integrated resort Crown Perth in Western Australia will fully implement mandatory carded play on its electronic gaming machines (EGMs) starting 1 December 2025, marking the fulfillment of one of the major refor...

Kjerulf Ainsworth Moves to Block Novomatic’s Control of Ainsworth Game Technology

Vanja Mitic

October 23, 2025

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A new chapter has opened in the battle for control of Ainsworth Game Technology (AGT) as Kjerulf Ainsworth, the son of company founder Len Ainsworth, launched a partial takeover bid aimed at preventing Novomati...

Entertainment Platforms Shape the Future of Online Engagement

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October 20, 2025

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Online entertainment has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, with platforms rapidly evolving to meet changing user expectations. From live streaming to interactive media, the landscape is mor...

Australia’s VGCCC Launches 2025–26 Strategy Emphasizing Harm Prevention and Modern Oversight

Johnny K.

October 17, 2025

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The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has unveiled its Annual Plan for 2025–26, setting the tone for a year focused on tackling gambling-related harm, bolstering regulatory reform, and re...

Rising Demand for Online Pokies in Australia Highlights Shifts in Player Preferences

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October 13, 2025

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Australia is the world’s largest gambling nation per capita, with an expenditure of about $25 billion annually. Moreover, it is home to 18% of the world's pokie machines. For a country that is 1% of the world’s...

NextBet Debuts in Australia, Targets Tier Two Betting Market

Vanja Mitic

September 26, 2025

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, Gaming Industry News, Online Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

NextBet has officially entered Australia’s wagering sector, unveiling its brand with a decisive first step: the acquisition of CrossBet. The move signals an ambitious push to reshape the country’s mid-tier bett...

Star Gold Coast’s Casino Licence Suspension Deferred Until September 2026

Vanja Mitic

September 25, 2025

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The Queensland government has decided to postpone the suspension of The Star Gold Coast’s casino licence until 30 September 2026, following the casino’s ongoing efforts to address issues raised in an independen...

Australia’s Gambling Lobby Faces Scrutiny Over Political Ties

Vanja Mitic

September 18, 2025

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The connection between the gambling industry and Australia's political sphere has come under scrutiny following allegations about Responsible Wagering Australia’s (RWA) involvement with the Australian Parliamen...

MIXI Completes $430M Acquisition of PointsBet, Takes Majority Control

Vanja Mitic

September 16, 2025

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MIXI Australia has officially concluded its off-market takeover of PointsBet, acquiring a dominant 66.43% of the company’s voting power. This milestone comes after months of competitive bidding, with the final ...

Mixi Australia Gains Control of PointsBet After Takeover Battle

Vanja Mitic

September 8, 2025

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PointsBet has officially become a subsidiary of Mixi Australia after the Japanese group succeeded in pushing its ownership past the majority threshold. As of 5 September 2025, Mixi held a 51.86% stake in the bo...

Billionaire Developer Sues Star Sydney for $37 Million Over Gambling Losses

Vanja Mitic

September 2, 2025

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A high-profile billionaire property developer from China has initiated legal action against Star Sydney, seeking A$57 million (approximately US$37 million) in compensation for his gambling losses. Phillip Dong ...

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Novomatic Extends Offer to Acquire Remaining Ainsworth Shares

Dream11 Goes Global with Free-to-Play Fantasy Sports Expansion

Jumbo Interactive completes Dream Giveaway deal, marking US expansion

AUSTRAC Sanctions Cryptolink for AML/CTF Failures in Crypto ATM Oversight

Crown Perth Mandatory Carded Play In Effect from Dec 1

Kjerulf Ainsworth Moves to Block Novomatic’s Control of Ainsworth Game Technology

Entertainment Platforms Shape the Future of Online Engagement

Australia’s VGCCC Launches 2025–26 Strategy Emphasizing Harm Prevention and Modern Oversight

Rising Demand for Online Pokies in Australia Highlights Shifts in Player Preferences

NextBet Debuts in Australia, Targets Tier Two Betting Market

Star Gold Coast’s Casino Licence Suspension Deferred Until September 2026

Australia’s Gambling Lobby Faces Scrutiny Over Political Ties

MIXI Completes $430M Acquisition of PointsBet, Takes Majority Control

Billionaire Developer Sues Star Sydney for $37 Million Over Gambling Losses

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