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Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group Fined for Repeated Underage Gambling Incidents

October 14, 2024

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In a significant regulatory action, the Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group (ALH), the largest operator of pubs across Australia, has been fined $177,500 for permitting underage gambling at several of its ...

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

Johnny K.

October 12, 2024

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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...

Drake Inquiry into Greyhound Racing NSW Extended to April 2025

Vanja Mitic

October 11, 2024

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The Drake Inquiry, established to investigate Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW), has received an extension for its deadline, now set for April 30, 2025. Originally expected to conclude by mid-December of this year, ...

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

Vanja Mitic

October 1, 2024

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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...

Liquor & Gaming NSW Launches Compliance Blitz Targeting Gaming Harm Minimisation Rules

Vanja Mitic

September 27, 2024

Gaming Law & Legislation, Australia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Oceania Casino News

Liquor & Gaming NSW has initiated a significant compliance blitz targeting new gaming harm minimization measures, reinforcing the state's dedication to responsible gaming practices. In recent months, inspec...

Star Entertainment Reports Massive Loss Amid Regulatory Changes

Vanja Mitic

September 26, 2024

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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...

Gambling Industry in Australia Proposes Age Verification as Alternative to Ad Ban

Johnny K.

September 25, 2024

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The debate over gambling advertisements and their potential impact on minors has intensified in Australia, as the federal government faces mounting pressure to make a decision on proposed reforms. Opponents of ...

Crown Resorts Weighs Possible Offload of Capital Golf Club to Ease Financial Struggles

Vanja Mitic

September 19, 2024

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Crown Resorts is exploring the potential sale of its renowned Capital Golf Club, part of its broader strategy to stabilize finances amid a challenging economic period. The prestigious 18-hole course, located in...

Star Entertainment Given Two Weeks to Respond to Show Cause Notice Issued by NICC

Vanja Mitic

September 13, 2024

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The Star Entertainment Group has received a stern "show cause" notice from the New South Wales (NSW) Independent CasiSno Commission (NICC), compelling the casino operator to justify its fitness to maintain its ...

High-Stakes Drama: Singaporean High-Roller Ordered to Repay Millions to Australian Casino

Vanja Mitic

September 10, 2024

Australia, Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Singapore

In a tale weaving through the grandeur of international casinos, Dr. Wong Yew Choy, a Singaporean high-roller, has found himself in a legal entanglement demanding the repayment of a colossal sum of A$38.7 milli...

Star Entertainment Selling Interest in Brisbane Casino Property for $45.47 Million

Vanja Mitic

September 6, 2024

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Star Entertainment Group, the casino operator embroiled in regulatory scrutiny, has announced the sale of its iconic Treasury Brisbane Casino building in Queensland for A$67.5 million ($45.47 million). This str...

Australia’s Proposed Legislative Reforms to Curtail Gambling Advertising on TV and Online Platforms

Vanja Mitic

September 4, 2024

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The Australian government is poised to implement significant reforms targeting gambling advertisements, which will impact both television and online platforms. According to Sky News, these measures, which are s...

Tax Relief for Star Entertainment Amidst Opening of $3.6 Billion Queen’s Wharf Precinct

Johnny K.

September 4, 2024

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Just days after the grand unveiling of the $3.6 billion Queen's Wharf precinct, Star Entertainment is seeking urgent financial relief to keep the expansive project operational. The Queensland government is curr...

Star Entertainment’s Trading Suspension Amid Financial Delays and Regulatory Concerns

Johnny K.

September 2, 2024

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Shares of Star Entertainment Group have been temporarily suspended from trading on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) as the company failed to meet the deadline for submitting its annual financial results...

Star Entertainment Faces Uncertain Future Amid Continued Scrutiny

Johnny K.

August 31, 2024

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Star Entertainment's future in Sydney remains uncertain as it grapples with severe critiques from consecutive investigations revealing a culture resistant to necessary ethical reforms. The New South Wales Indep...

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Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group Fined for Repeated Underage Gambling Incidents

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

Drake Inquiry into Greyhound Racing NSW Extended to April 2025

Liquor & Gaming NSW Launches Compliance Blitz Targeting Gaming Harm Minimisation Rules

Star Entertainment Reports Massive Loss Amid Regulatory Changes

Gambling Industry in Australia Proposes Age Verification as Alternative to Ad Ban

Crown Resorts Weighs Possible Offload of Capital Golf Club to Ease Financial Struggles

Star Entertainment Given Two Weeks to Respond to Show Cause Notice Issued by NICC

High-Stakes Drama: Singaporean High-Roller Ordered to Repay Millions to Australian Casino

Star Entertainment Selling Interest in Brisbane Casino Property for $45.47 Million

Australia’s Proposed Legislative Reforms to Curtail Gambling Advertising on TV and Online Platforms

Tax Relief for Star Entertainment Amidst Opening of $3.6 Billion Queen’s Wharf Precinct

Star Entertainment’s Trading Suspension Amid Financial Delays and Regulatory Concerns

Star Entertainment Faces Uncertain Future Amid Continued Scrutiny

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