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 […]
Industry
November 24, 2025
AUSTRAC Asks Reporting Entities to Check FATF Updates
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) notified entities under its purview to familiarize themselves with the new Financial Action Task Force (FATF) updates. FATF Published Financial Crime Updates In its official announcement, AUSTRAC informed reporting entities that FATF has published 2 updates related to international financial crime, such as money laundering, terrorism financing, […]
Casino
November 24, 2025
Crown Melbourne Fined $100K After Excluded Gambler Breach
Crown Melbourne has received a $100,000 fine after an excluded gambler spent nearly 15 hours playing at the casino without being stopped. The person had been barred from the casino in August last year due to welfare concerns. Despite this, just two months later, they were able to gamble continuously for 14 hours and 40 […]
Industry
November 20, 2025
Australia Softens Stance on Online Gambling Ads
The Albanese government in Australia is said to be re-evaluating its original plan to implement a comprehensive ban on online gambling advertisements, a reconsideration that occurs amid ongoing debates over digital platform regulations and safeguarding younger audiences. Australia Changes Direction Regarding Gambling Ads Ban Australia’s original proposal aimed to eliminate all online gambling advertisements, reflecting […]
Industry
November 20, 2025
Australia’s Illegal Gambling Market Is Growing Steadily, RWA Says
Responsible Wagering Australia (RWA) has published a new monitoring report on the country’s offshore gaming market, suggesting that it has more than doubled since 2019. The concerning report elaborated that billions of Australian dollars are being lost to illegal operators every year. Offshore Gaming Deprives Australia of Millions of Dollars RWA said that the report, […]
Business
November 20, 2025
Entain Unveils Job Cuts in Australia and New Zealand
Entain has unveiled significant job cuts in Australia and New Zealand as it looks to streamline its business and reduce its local costs. This follows earlier job cuts that saw the company lay off dozens of workers. Entain Seeks to Reduce Costs by Up to $60M According to the announcement, Entain is set to cut […]
