Sports
May 12, 2026
Man Spends 4 Years Gambling AUD 895K, Dies at 22
A young Melbourne man has died following what was described as a debilitating gambling addiction, which saw him wager AUD 895,733 between his 18th birthday and the day he died in 2021. Kyle Hudson took his own life on July 6, 2021, after years of excessive gambling with betting operators in Australia, with an inquest […]
Sports
May 11, 2026
AFL Investigates Gold Coast Suns Staffer over Links to Betting Company
The Australian Football League (AFL) has launched an integrity review into a Gold Coast Suns member amid concerns of links to a gambling business previously penalized by regulators. Gold Coast Suns Staff Member under Scrutiny for Okebet Involvement Mark Opie, a long-serving administrator who now works in a matchday capacity with the Gold Coast Suns, […]
Industry
May 6, 2026
Entain Forced Into Remediation by ACMA After Self-Exclusion Breaches Found
ACMA, Australia’s Communications and Media Authority, has placed Entain under a legally binding remediation program after finding that its Ladbrokes and Neds brands violated national self-exclusion regulations on more than 500 occasions. What Did ACMA’s Investigation Find? The regulator determined that Entain’s systems did not reliably identify and link accounts belonging to self-excluded individuals. As […]
Lottery
May 5, 2026
Aussie Man Wins $1.5M, Plans Retirement & Voyage
A man from Lynbrook, Victoria, announced that he plans to retire after winning a seven-figure sum from the recent TattsLotto draw. The winner said that he felt fantastic and was planning to travel the country with his winnings. The Man Said That He Could Hardly Believe His Luck The Saturday TattsLotto drawing resulted in a […]
Casino
April 30, 2026
Tabcorp Outlaws High-Stakes Bettors in Bid to Curb Risks
Tabcorp, the Australian gambling giant, has moved to ban a group of high-profile professional punters, putting the spotlight on the way betting companies manage risk and treat winning customers. Tabcorp Excludes Top Bettors Citing Risk and Compliance Several high-profile punters were told last week they would no longer be able to place bets online or […]
Business
April 28, 2026
The Star Entertainment Group’s Q3 Report Shows Significant EBITDA Improvement
Australian casino & hospitality business The Star Entertainment Group has published its financial report for the three months ended March 31, 2026 (Q3). The company’s financials outlined a significant reduction in the company’s EBITDA loss. The Star’s EBITDA Loss Narrowed According to the report, The Star’s Q3 revenue was AUD 266 million ($190.7 million), […]
Business
April 16, 2026
The Star Entertainment Adds MGM China Ex-CEO to Board
The Star Entertainment Group Limited, an Australian casino and hospitality company, announced a new addition to its board of directors. The company said that the appointment aligns with its ongoing recovery efforts and ambition to achieve strong sustainability. Another Strong Addition to The Star’s New Management According to The Star’s official ASX announcement, industry heavyweight […]
Sports
April 8, 2026
Australia’s Gambling Ad Limits Seen to Have Modest Impact
Australia’s planned restrictions on gambling advertising are expected to deliver a slight reduction in betting activity, according to a new government assessment, even as officials defend the reforms as a necessary step to curb exposure, especially among younger audiences. Australia Rejects Full Gambling Ad Ban Despite Higher Savings An analysis prepared within the office of […]
Industry
April 2, 2026
Australian Prime Minister Announces Heavy Restrictions on Gambling Ads
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced broad new limits on gambling advertising across TV, radio, digital platforms, and sports venues. Albanese Reveals the Government’s Crackdown on Gambling Ads In a speech to the National Press Club on Thursday, Albanese said his government was “striking the right balance” with the package. He added that authorities will […]
Business
April 2, 2026
The Star Entertainment Group Wraps Up Its DBC Exit
The Star Entertainment Group announced in an ASX release that it has completed the previously announced disposal of its interest in Destination Brisbane Consortium (DBC). The deal, which sees The Star sell its stake in Queen’s Wharf Brisbane, has some downsides, but will ultimately reduce The Star’s debt amid a turbulent period. The Star Exits […]
