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Iris Capital Boosts Offer for Reef Casino Trust

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-...

Review Clears SkyCity Adelaide to Retain Licence Under Strict Oversight

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August 12, 2025

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An extensive independent review has concluded that SkyCity Adelaide is suitable to retain South Australia’s sole casino licence, despite a lengthy record of governance failures and compliance breaches. The 541-...

Star Entertainment Seals Deal to Exit Brisbane Casino Operations

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August 12, 2025

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Star Entertainment Group has reached a binding agreement to sell its 50% interest in Brisbane’s $3.6 billion Queen’s Wharf development, paving the way for the company’s withdrawal from both ownership and manage...

NSW Extends $5,000 Cash Cap at Star Sydney Casino to 2027

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August 5, 2025

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The New South Wales Government has extended the existing AU$5,000 ($3,100) daily cash transaction cap for gamblers at The Star Sydney until August 19, 2027, shelving plans to enforce a lower AU$1,000 limit that...

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August 5, 2025

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NZ Sporting Bodies Challenge Online Gambling Bill Over Funding Concerns

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August 4, 2025

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More than 50 of New Zealand’s top sporting bodies have come out in strong opposition to the Government’s proposed Online Casino Gambling (OCG) Bill, arguing that it places vital community sport funding in jeopa...

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

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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

Review Clears SkyCity Adelaide to Retain Licence Under Strict Oversight

Star Entertainment Seals Deal to Exit Brisbane Casino Operations

NSW Extends $5,000 Cash Cap at Star Sydney Casino to 2027

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NZ Sporting Bodies Challenge Online Gambling Bill Over Funding Concerns

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

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