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Aristocrat Shifts Focus to Real-Money Gaming with $820M Sale of Plarium

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Australian gaming leader Aristocrat Leisure Limited has finalized the sale of its mobile game development subsidiary, Plarium Global, to Modern Times Group (MTG) in a deal valued at up to $820 million. This tra...

SkyCity Ordered to Pay Additional $13.1 Million in Casino Duty Following High Court Ruling

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SkyCity Entertainment Group has been ordered to pay an additional $13.1 million in casino duty to the South Australian government following a ruling from the country’s High Court. This decision comes after a lo...

Australia: Prime Minister’s Gambling Harm Statistic Raises Questions Amid Calls for Stronger Action

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Last month, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese sparked confusion when he cited a statistic during a parliamentary session that left experts and advocates scratching their heads. Responding to a question...

TexBet Fined $33,000 for Violating Self-Exclusion Request and Sending Ads

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O'Shea Bookmaking Pty Ltd, operating under the brand TexBet, has faced legal repercussions, being fined $33,000 for violations related to its handling of a customer's request to cease gambling activities. The j...

Star Entertainment Reports Massive Loss Amid Regulatory Changes

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Australia's Star Entertainment Group has disclosed a significant statutory loss for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The reported loss amounts to AU$1.69 billion (US$1.16 billion). This substantial financi...