Oceania Casino News

May 26, 2025 0

The Allan government has come under fire for postponing its poker machine reform plan, a delay that may funnel an additional $800 million...

Unibet Fined $1 Million for Failing to Close Accounts of Self-Excluded Gamblers

May 23, 2025 0

Betchoice Corporation Pty Ltd, operating as Unibet, has been fined over $1 million by Australia’s gambling regulator for serious failures...

PointsBet Penalised AU$500K for Illegal Marketing and Self-Exclusion Violations

May 17, 2025 0

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has taken enforcement action against PointsBet Australia Pty Ltd, issuing a AU$500,800 fine...

Ainsworth Reports Stable Profit Amid Revenue Growth and Takeover Tensions

May 13, 2025 0

Ainsworth Game Technology Limited anticipates posting a profit before tax of approximately AU$14.0 million for the first half of calendar...

Novomatic Set to Acquire Remaining Ainsworth Shares in $336.5M Deal

Online gaming software

April 28, 2025 0

Novomatic has entered into a binding agreement to purchase the remaining 47.1% of shares in Ainsworth Game Technology, aiming for complete ownership of the...

Star Entertainment Reports $302M Loss After Securing Rescue Funding

April 15, 2025 0

Star Entertainment Group has reported a first-half loss of $302 million, deepening its financial woes and prompting the urgent need for a...

Crown Names New Melbourne Chair, Partners with AFL’s Harley Reid

April 11, 2025 0

Crown Resorts is ushering in a period of renewal and growth with major updates to its leadership and brand partnerships. The...

Star Entertainment Agrees Bally’s $300M Takeover Bid

April 7, 2025 0

In a transformative move, Star Entertainment Group is set to hand over the reins to Bally’s Corporation following a $300 million acquisition deal. This agreement...

Star Entertainment Group Faces Critical Financial Hurdles as Refinancing Plans Unravel

April 3, 2025 0

The Star Entertainment Group, a prominent name in the Australian gambling sector, is currently navigating through tumultuous financial waters as its AU$940...

Victorian Parliament Advances Sweeping Poker Machine Reforms

March 25, 2025 0

In a significant legislative move, the Victorian Parliament has passed the Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024. This bill, which...

Billionaire Bruce Mathieson Backs Bally’s Takeover Bid for Star Entertainment

Australia

March 24, 2025 0

Star Entertainment’s largest investor, billionaire pub and gaming magnate Bruce Mathieson, has thrown his support behind a buyout proposal from...

TAB Offers $150 Million for Online Casino Licence Amid Regulatory Dispute

March 19, 2025 0

A brewing dispute is unfolding in New Zealand over the government’s decision to deny TAB New Zealand’s offer for an online casino license, potentially altering...

Sydney’s Underground Casinos Flourish Amid Strict Casino Regulations

March 18, 2025 0

As Sydney’s major casinos grapple with stringent regulations and looming financial troubles, a shadowy world of illegal casinos flourishes, offering...

Shifts in New Zealand’s Gambling Landscape: Online Casino Licenses Auctioned