Legal
December 1, 2025
Kazakh Couple Arrested for Using Spycam to Defraud Australian Casino
New South Wales police have detained a Kazakhstani couple accused of using a concealed camera and earpieces to cheat their way to nearly AUD 1.2 million (around $784,000) at Crown Sydney casino in Australia. Couple Accused of Cheating in Crown Sydney Casino According to New South Wales police, a 36-year-old woman by the name of […]
Industry
December 1, 2025
NSW to End Late-Night Poker Machine Exemptions
More than 670 poker machine venues across New South Wales will lose their special permissions to operate past 4 am, after the state government moved to tackle what it calls a “public health catastrophe.” “No Longer Fit for Purpose” The decision, announced by Gaming Minister David Harris, means all gaming rooms will now have to […]
Business
December 1, 2025
Star Entertainment Refreshes Board with Bally’s Leaders
Australia’s Star Entertainment Group has shaken up its boardroom, bringing in Bally’s Corp Chairman Soo Kim and President George Papanier, while former chair Anne Ward and non-executive director Deborah Page have stepped down. The changes were confirmed at a board meeting last Friday, the company said in a Monday ASX filing. “Shaping a New Future […]
Business
November 28, 2025
Betr Officials Praise the Company’s 2025 Progress and Outline 2026’s Goals
In a recent shareholder address, Betr executive chairman Matthew Tripp explained that the company saw rapid growth and financial improvement in 2025 – all things that Betr puts on top of its priority list for the upcoming 2026 financial year. Executive director Andrew Menz echoed those words, adding that 2025 was a transformative year for […]
Industry
November 28, 2025
VGCCC Penalizes a Dozen Properties over Poker Machines Work Hour Violations
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission announced enforcement action against a total of 12 gaming venues due certain violations. Some of these properties were fined for allowing players to gamble outside permitted trading hours, while others were slammed with censure warnings. VGCCC Penalized 12 Properties In its official announcement, the VGCCC listed several operators […]
Lottery
November 28, 2025
One Lucky Australian Set to Scoop $3.26M from Powerball Ticket
Good news, everyone! One lucky player in Australia managed to win big time from the local lottery, scooping AUD 5 million ($3.26 million). The player was the only Division One player to hold a winning ticket and is now invited to step forward and claim the reward. The person’s ticket came with the numbers 2, […]
Business
November 25, 2025
The Star Entertainment to Welcome Bally’s as Majority Stakeholder by the End of the Week
The Star Entertainment Group is bracing for Bally’s takeover, hoping that it will finally help it open a new chapter. According to the latest announcement, the takeover should happen later this week. The Star Expects to Complete the Bally’s Transaction Very Soon In an ASX release published on November 25, The Star’s leadership addressed the […]
Industry
November 25, 2025
Australia Would Ban Gambling Ads After Cross-Party Vote, MP Says
Australian Labor MP Dr Mike Freelander argues that a ban on gambling advertising would pass if parliament were given a conscience vote, presenting the matter as a public health issue. His view is shared by Liberal MP Simon Kennedy and independent MP Kate Chaney, co-chairs of the newly revived Parliamentary Friends of Gambling Harm Minimization […]
Business
November 25, 2025
Tabcorp Raises $195M in First AMTN Deal in 16 Years
Australian gambling and wagering company Tabcorp has made a successful comeback to the Australian Medium Term Note (AMTN), pricing AU300 million ($195 million) of 5.5-year notes. “We Are Pleased With the Very Strong Interest” The move, following a 16-year hiatus, aligns with the company’s intention to diversify funding sources and extend its debt maturity. The […]
Casino
November 25, 2025
Former Crown Chief Slams Regulators for Harsher Scrutiny on Crown
James Packer, who used to run Crown Resorts, has sparked new talks about gambling rules in Australia. In a chat with business news outlet Rampart, he took aim at political bosses and watchdog groups. Former Crown Boss Says Regulatory Imbalance Has Undermined Casinos and Favored Smaller Venues Speaking from his yacht near Fiji, Packer said […]
