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Star Entertainment Ceases Electronic Gaming Operations Over System Issues

July 15, 2024

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Star Entertainment Group has temporarily shut down all electronic gaming machines (EGMs) and electronic table games (ETGs) at its casinos due to significant system performance issues. The announcement was made ...

NSW Launches Comprehensive Inquiry into Greyhound Racing Industry Amid Animal Welfare Concerns

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July 12, 2024

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An independent inquiry with "wide-ranging powers" is set to investigate the New South Wales greyhound racing industry following recent concerns about animal welfare within the sector. The inquiry will be led by...

New South Wales Enforces Stricter Gambling Regulations for Pubs and Clubs

Vanja Mitic

July 3, 2024

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Pubs and clubs in New South Wales (NSW) with gaming machines are now required to adhere to new measures aimed at fostering a culture of harm minimization, providing better support for individuals at risk of gam...

Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Casino and Entertainment Complex Set for Phased Opening Starting August 29

Vanja Mitic

July 1, 2024

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Seven years after the old Queensland government executive building was demolished, the Queen’s Wharf casino and entertainment complex is nearing its much-anticipated opening, albeit two years later than initial...

The Star Entertainment Group Appoints Former Crown CEO Steve McCann to Lead Company Overhaul

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June 26, 2024

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The Star Entertainment Group, facing critical decisions on its casino licenses in QLD and NSW, has chosen Steve McCann, former Crown Resorts chief, as its new CEO. This appointment underscores a pivotal moment ...

Star Entertainment Group Revises Full-Year Outlook Amid Economic Challenges

Vanja Mitic

June 24, 2024

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Star Entertainment Group has revised its full-year earnings and revenue expectations downward, citing challenging trading conditions and increased remediation costs. Revised financial projections: The com...

ACMA Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Offshore Gambling, Targets New Websites for Blocking in Australia

Vanja Mitic

June 21, 2024

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The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has escalated its efforts to combat illegal online gambling by requesting that internet service providers (ISPs) block additional offshore gambling websi...

Queensland Supreme Court Orders Marley Wynter to Pay $4.8 Million in Poker Ponzi Scheme Restitution

Vanja Mitic

June 18, 2024

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In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court of Queensland has issued a default judgment compelling Marley Wynter, the founder of an alleged Ponzi scheme targeting Australian poker players, to pay a to...

NSW Government Contemplates Raising Betting Tax to 20% Prompted by Tabcorp Proposal, Impacting Major Bookmakers

Vanja Mitic

June 14, 2024

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The New South Wales (NSW) government is deliberating on the possibility of raising the tax on all bets made within the state from 15 to 20 percent, prompted by a proposal from industry leader Tabcorp. If implem...

Australia Bans Credit Card and Cryptocurrency Betting in Online Gambling Crackdown

Vanja Mitic

June 13, 2024

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In a strategic move aimed at addressing the challenges of problem gambling and enhancing consumer protection, Australia has unveiled a series of comprehensive reforms targeting the online gambling sector. Among...

SkyCity Entertainment Group Halts Dividends, Lowers Earnings Forecast Amid Economic Struggles and Regulatory Challenges

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June 7, 2024

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SkyCity Entertainment Group, the prominent New Zealand-based operator of casinos in Adelaide, Auckland, and Queenstown, has announced the suspension of its dividends and revised its earnings forecasts downward ...

Victoria’s VGCCC Opens Dialogue on Bingo Regulation: Promoting Fairness and Player Protection

Vanja Mitic

June 6, 2024

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The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) declared on June 6, 2024, the initiation of a comprehensive examination into the rules governing bingo within the state, aiming to solicit opinions f...

Don’t Get Dealt a Dud: How to Choose the Best New Casino Sites for You

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May 27, 2024

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The online casino industry is an exciting place. There are thousands of games, experiences and casinos to choose from with new casino sites being introduced each day. With so much competition this means that pl...

ACMA Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Gambling, Blocks More Websites to Protect Australian Consumers

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May 23, 2024

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The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has intensified its efforts to combat illegal gambling activities by requesting internet service providers (ISPs) to block more websites found to be viol...

Christchurch Man Charged in Alleged Largest Illegal Lottery Case in New Zealand History; Over $11 Million Generated in Prizes

Vanja Mitic

May 21, 2024

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In what has been dubbed the largest illegal lottery operation ever uncovered in New Zealand, a Christchurch man and his company find themselves at the center of a significant legal battle. The charges they face...

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Star Entertainment Ceases Electronic Gaming Operations Over System Issues

NSW Launches Comprehensive Inquiry into Greyhound Racing Industry Amid Animal Welfare Concerns

New South Wales Enforces Stricter Gambling Regulations for Pubs and Clubs

Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Casino and Entertainment Complex Set for Phased Opening Starting August 29

The Star Entertainment Group Appoints Former Crown CEO Steve McCann to Lead Company Overhaul

Star Entertainment Group Revises Full-Year Outlook Amid Economic Challenges

ACMA Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Offshore Gambling, Targets New Websites for Blocking in Australia

Queensland Supreme Court Orders Marley Wynter to Pay $4.8 Million in Poker Ponzi Scheme Restitution

NSW Government Contemplates Raising Betting Tax to 20% Prompted by Tabcorp Proposal, Impacting Major Bookmakers

Australia Bans Credit Card and Cryptocurrency Betting in Online Gambling Crackdown

SkyCity Entertainment Group Halts Dividends, Lowers Earnings Forecast Amid Economic Struggles and Regulatory Challenges

Victoria’s VGCCC Opens Dialogue on Bingo Regulation: Promoting Fairness and Player Protection

Don’t Get Dealt a Dud: How to Choose the Best New Casino Sites for You

ACMA Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Gambling, Blocks More Websites to Protect Australian Consumers

Christchurch Man Charged in Alleged Largest Illegal Lottery Case in New Zealand History; Over $11 Million Generated in Prizes

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