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Star Entertainment’s Queen’s Wharf Sale Collapses, Company Faces Financial Strain

August 1, 2025

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Star Entertainment, the Australian casino operator, has suffered a significant setback with the failure of its deal to sell its 50% stake in the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane casino and hotel development. The agreemen...

Betr Elevates PointsBet Offer, Pressures MIXI in Escalating Bidding War

Johnny K.

July 31, 2025

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Australian wagering firm Betr Entertainment has intensified its efforts to acquire PointsBet, announcing an upgraded all-scrip offer that places a higher per-share value than the rival bid from MIXI Australia. ...

Star Entertainment Faces Major Setback with Queen’s Wharf Sale as Financial Struggles Continue

Vanja Mitic

July 30, 2025

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Star Entertainment Group, one of Australia’s leading casino operators, is facing a critical juncture as it battles significant financial pressures. The company’s deal to offload its stake in the Queen’s Wharf p...

Betfair Fined for Violating Australia’s Spam Laws and Failing VIP Customer Consent

Vanja Mitic

July 30, 2025

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Betfair Pty Limited, an Australian online betting exchange, has been ordered to pay a penalty of AU$871,660 after being found guilty of breaching Australia’s Spam Act. An investigation by the Australian Communi...

ReadyBet Sanctioned by ACMA Over Repeated Self Exclusion Violations

Vanja Mitic

July 24, 2025

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ReadyBet, a licensed wagering operator in Australia, has been formally sanctioned by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) after the company was found to have repeatedly breached federal self...

PointsBet Board Dismisses Betr Bid, Supports MIXI’s Cash Offer Amid VIP Revenue Worries

Johnny K.

July 24, 2025

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Australian sportsbook operator PointsBet has once again declined a takeover proposal from rival Betr, pointing to concerns around the stability and risk profile of Betr’s revenue model. The company instead endo...

SkyCity Introduces Mandatory SHOW Card System in All NZ Casinos

Vanja Mitic

July 23, 2025

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SkyCity Entertainment Group has completed the implementation of its mandatory Carded Play system across all of its casino properties in New Zealand. From now on, every customer who wants to participate in machi...

Over 600k Social Aid Recipients Suspected of Online Gambling in Indonesia

Vanja Mitic

July 21, 2025

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The Indonesian government is intensifying its crackdown on online gambling, revealing that hundreds of thousands of social assistance recipients may be diverting funds to illegal betting activities. According t...

Victoria to Trial YourPlay Carded Gambling Across 43 Venues

Vanja Mitic

July 21, 2025

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The state of Victoria is set to launch a three-month pilot program introducing mandatory card-based gambling at 43 venues beginning in September. This initiative, part of the government’s wider strategy to curb...

Crown Resorts Being Considered to Operate Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Casino

Vanja Mitic

July 18, 2025

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The future of Brisbane’s Queen’s Wharf casino could soon be in the hands of Crown Resorts, as Chow Tai Fook Enterprises (CTFE) and Far East Consortium (FEC) explore a change in operations amid their ongoing acq...

Aussie Millions Poker Series Set for Grand Comeback at Crown Melbourne in 2026

Johnny K.

July 18, 2025

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The highly anticipated return of the Aussie Millions poker tournament is officially on the horizon, with Crown Melbourne confirming the event’s comeback for the first time since 2020. Scheduled to take place fr...

Betr Launches Revised Offer in PointsBet Takeover Race

Vanja Mitic

July 17, 2025

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Betr Entertainment has intensified its pursuit of PointsBet Holdings, unveiling a revised all-share offer that values the bookmaker at up to AU$1.89 per share. The new proposal, announced on July 16, reignites ...

New Zealand Online Casino Bill Moves Forward After First Reading

Vanja Mitic

July 15, 2025

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A major step toward regulating online gambling in New Zealand has been taken, as the proposed Online Casino Bill passed its first reading in Parliament. The legislation, introduced by Minister of Internal Affai...

Iris Capital Secures Support for $177M Reef Casino Trust Takeover

Vanja Mitic

July 14, 2025

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Reef Casino Trust (RCT) has announced it has entered into a Takeover Bid Implementation Agreement with Iris Cairns Property Pty Ltd, part of Sydney-based Iris Capital, for a proposed AU$177 million acquisition....

2025 Brisbane Champs Delayed Amid Industrial Action at Star Brisbane

Vanja Mitic

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...

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Star Entertainment’s Queen’s Wharf Sale Collapses, Company Faces Financial Strain

Betr Elevates PointsBet Offer, Pressures MIXI in Escalating Bidding War

Star Entertainment Faces Major Setback with Queen’s Wharf Sale as Financial Struggles Continue

Betfair Fined for Violating Australia’s Spam Laws and Failing VIP Customer Consent

ReadyBet Sanctioned by ACMA Over Repeated Self Exclusion Violations

PointsBet Board Dismisses Betr Bid, Supports MIXI’s Cash Offer Amid VIP Revenue Worries

SkyCity Introduces Mandatory SHOW Card System in All NZ Casinos

Victoria to Trial YourPlay Carded Gambling Across 43 Venues

Crown Resorts Being Considered to Operate Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Casino

Aussie Millions Poker Series Set for Grand Comeback at Crown Melbourne in 2026

New Zealand Online Casino Bill Moves Forward After First Reading

Iris Capital Secures Support for $177M Reef Casino Trust Takeover

2025 Brisbane Champs Delayed Amid Industrial Action at Star Brisbane

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