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

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...

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

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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

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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

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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...

Crown Perth Retains Gaming Licence After Comprehensive Overhaul

Vanja Mitic

July 8, 2025

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After an extensive review, the Western Australian government has confirmed that Crown Perth has been deemed suitable to retain its gaming licence. This follows a lengthy remediation process that saw the casino ...

Investor Sues Former SkyCity Leaders Over Anti-Money Laundering Failures

Vanja Mitic

July 7, 2025

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Eight former senior figures from SkyCity Entertainment Group are facing legal action brought by a shareholder who is seeking to recoup losses tied to a major regulatory penalty. The AU$67 million fine, imposed ...

Star Brisbane Staff Walk Out Over Pay and Penalty Rate Dispute

Vanja Mitic

July 7, 2025

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Employees at The Star Brisbane took industrial action on Friday evening, July 4th, marking the first-ever protected strike against a casino operator in Australia. The demonstration, which occurred from 4pm to 6...

Star Entertainment Risks $36.5M as Queen’s Wharf Sale Talks Drag On

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July 7, 2025

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The Star Entertainment Group has narrowly avoided a deal collapse with its Hong Kong-based partners over the sale of its stake in the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane development, securing a last-minute extension that bu...

Bally’s $300M Star Investment at Risk Over AUSTRAC Penalty

Vanja Mitic

July 6, 2025

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Bally’s Corporation may be forced to pull out of its AU$300 million (US$195 million) rescue plan for Star Entertainment Group if a substantial fine from Australia’s anti-money laundering agency, AUSTRAC, render...

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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

Crown Perth Retains Gaming Licence After Comprehensive Overhaul

Investor Sues Former SkyCity Leaders Over Anti-Money Laundering Failures

Star Brisbane Staff Walk Out Over Pay and Penalty Rate Dispute

Star Entertainment Risks $36.5M as Queen’s Wharf Sale Talks Drag On

Bally’s $300M Star Investment at Risk Over AUSTRAC Penalty

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