Oceania Casino News

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February 3, 2025 0

SkyCity Entertainment Group has successfully reached a resolution with the South Australian government, bringing an end to a prolonged and complicated legal...

Star Entertainment Sells Sydney Event Centre to Foundation Theatres for AU$60 Million

Casino Sales

January 29, 2025 0

Star Entertainment Group has announced the sale of its Sydney Event Centre and several other facilities located within The Star Sydney complex. The buyer, Foundation...

NSW Government to Ban Gambling Ads on Public Transport

January 28, 2025 0

In a significant move to combat gambling harm, the New South Wales (NSW) Government has announced plans to remove all gambling-related advertisements from public...

Queensland Premier Signals Tough Stance on Star Entertainment Amid Financial Crisis

January 22, 2025 0

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has voiced deep concerns over Star Entertainment’s failure to honor its commitments in the state, particularly regarding the Queen’s Wharf...

Star Entertainment Faces Financial Struggles Under Safe Harbour Provisions

January 18, 2025 0

Star Entertainment Group has taken a significant step to stabilize its operations by invoking safe harbour provisions. This legal measure...

VicBet Penalized AU$130,000 for Violating Customer Protection Rules

January 16, 2025 0

The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has imposed a substantial fine of AU$130,000 on VicBet, a registered online bookmaker, for breaching key...

Sydney University Criticized for Gambling Industry Investments

December 28, 2024 0

The University of Sydney has come under scrutiny for its financial ties to the gambling industry, including investments in major...

JPMorgan Ends Stake in Star Entertainment Amid Ongoing Turmoil

December 23, 2024 0

JPMorgan Chase has divested its stake in Star Entertainment, an Australian casino group grappling with mounting regulatory, operational, and financial...

Australia Revises R&D Tax Policy, Excludes Gambling Activities

December 19, 2024 0

The Australian government has announced that gambling and tobacco-related activities will no longer qualify for the Research and Development (R&D) Tax...

BetMakers Extends Partnership With Racing and Wagering Western Australia

December 17, 2024 0

BetMakers Technology Group has announced the renewal of its longstanding partnership with Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA), the governing...

Australian Authorities File Legal Action Against Entain Over AML Failures

Online gaming software

December 16, 2024 0

Australian authorities have initiated legal proceedings against Entain, the global gambling operator behind brands like Ladbrokes and Coral, over alleged non-compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism...

NSW Intensifies Efforts to Keep Minors Out of Casinos During Holiday Season

December 16, 2024 0

Liquor & Gaming New South Wales (L&GNSW) has launched a dedicated compliance initiative to prevent minors from accessing casinos, gambling,...

Calls for Snapchat to Remove Sportsbet Ads Over Gambling Risks

December 11, 2024 0

Australian politicians have called for the immediate removal of Sportsbet advertisements from Snapchat, expressing concerns about their potential influence on...

New Legislation Solidifies TAB NZ Monopoly to Support Racing Industry; New Zealand To Ban Greyhound Racing