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SkyCity Ordered to Pay Additional $13.1 Million in Casino Duty Following High Court Ruling

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SkyCity Entertainment Group has been ordered to pay an additional $13.1 million in casino duty to the South Australian government following a ruling from the country’s High Court. This decision comes after a lo...

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

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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...

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

Vanja Mitic
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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...

Star Entertainment Reports Massive Loss Amid Regulatory Changes

Vanja Mitic
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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...

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

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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

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Australia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, 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...