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

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...

Australia’s Gambling Lobby Faces Scrutiny Over Political Ties

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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

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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 ...

New Zealand Online Casino Bill Draws Criticism Over Advertising Risks

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September 8, 2025

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Parliament’s Governance and Administration select committee has begun hearing oral submissions on New Zealand’s proposed Online Casino Bill, and opposition voices were quick to warn of serious risks. Critics ar...

Mixi Australia Gains Control of PointsBet After Takeover Battle

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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

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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 ...

Reef Casino Trust Backs Higher Takeover Bid from Iris

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August 28, 2025

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Reef Casino Trust (RCT) has confirmed that it has accepted a revised takeover proposal from Iris Cairns Property Pty Ltd, with the updated offer valuing each unit of the trust at A$3.87, an increase from the or...

Crown Melbourne Wins Delay on Mandatory Carded Play

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August 28, 2025

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The Victorian government has granted Crown Melbourne an additional two years to implement mandatory carded play across its table games, moving the deadline from December 2025 to December 2027. The extension, ou...

MIXI’s Final Offer: AU$1.30 per Share for PointsBet Takeover

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August 21, 2025

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The intense battle for control of PointsBet has reached a pivotal moment as MIXI Australia raised its all-cash takeover bid to AU$1.30 per share. This upgraded price will only apply if MIXI secures at least 90%...

Iris Capital Boosts Offer for Reef Casino Trust

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August 20, 2025

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Reef Casino Trust (RCT), the operator of the Reef Hotel Casino in Cairns, Australia, has confirmed a higher takeover proposal from Iris Cairns Property, part of the Iris Capital group. The revised bid now value...

Crown Melbourne Reprimanded by Regulator for Gambling Harm Failures

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August 19, 2025

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Crown Melbourne has been formally reprimanded by Victoria’s gambling watchdog for a series of violations involving mandatory harm minimisation rules on poker machines. The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control ...

Regulator Fines BlueBet Over VIP Gambler Losses and Missed Red Flags

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August 14, 2025

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The Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission (NTRWC) has penalised bookmaker BlueBet for “serious” breaches of responsible gambling obligations, finding that the company repeatedly incentivised a high-...

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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

New Zealand Online Casino Bill Draws Criticism Over Advertising Risks

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

Reef Casino Trust Backs Higher Takeover Bid from Iris

Crown Melbourne Wins Delay on Mandatory Carded Play

MIXI’s Final Offer: AU$1.30 per Share for PointsBet Takeover

Iris Capital Boosts Offer for Reef Casino Trust

Crown Melbourne Reprimanded by Regulator for Gambling Harm Failures

Regulator Fines BlueBet Over VIP Gambler Losses and Missed Red Flags

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