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Australian Casino Tax Policy Shows Promise for Economic Reform and Growth

November 17, 2025

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State governments across Australia are reconsidering casino tax rates after industry revenues dropped sharply over the past two years. Several economic advisors now argue that lower taxes could actually boost g...

Light & Wonder Completes Transition to Exclusive ASX Listing

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November 17, 2025

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Light & Wonder has officially wrapped up its move to become a solely listed company on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), marking the end of its multi-year presence on the Nasdaq Stock Market. The co...

Aristocrat Profit Rises 12% in FY25 as Gaming and Interactive Divisions Drive Growth

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November 12, 2025

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Australia’s Aristocrat Leisure Limited closed its 2025 financial year on a high note, reporting a normalized net profit after tax (NPATA) of AU$1.55 billion (US$1.01 billion) for the year ending 30 September 20...

Australia’s Betting Regulator Suspends Hospitality from Operators

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November 7, 2025

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Australia’s Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission (NTRWC), which acts as the country’s de facto regulator for online betting, has temporarily ended the practice of accepting gifts and hospitality fr...

Novomatic Extends Offer to Acquire Remaining Ainsworth Shares

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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September 26, 2025

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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

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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...

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Australian Casino Tax Policy Shows Promise for Economic Reform and Growth

Light & Wonder Completes Transition to Exclusive ASX Listing

Aristocrat Profit Rises 12% in FY25 as Gaming and Interactive Divisions Drive Growth

Australia’s Betting Regulator Suspends Hospitality from Operators

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

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DigiPlus Moves Toward Majority Control of IEC and New Coast Manila

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