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Lottery
May 23, 2024
Australian Wins AU$150M Powerball Jackpot to Make History
A single ticket in South Australia claimed the largest prize to date in the country with one lucky soul producing the winning numbers in the Thursday draw that saw the AU$150 million Powerball jackpot drop. Single Ticket Wins Huge AU$150M Jackpot in Australia The lucky numbers 18, 29, 34, 8, 4, 28, and 6 with […]
Industry
May 23, 2024
Star’s Suitability for Sydney Casino License in Doubt
One of the largest gambling and entertainment operators in Australia, Star Entertainment, remains subject to regulatory scrutiny, amid the ongoing second investigation in New South Wales (NSW) into its operations. The inquiry is led by Adam Bell SC and seeks to determine whether the operator is suitable to hold a license for its Sydney casino. […]
Lottery
May 21, 2024
Advocates Warn NSW Lottery Growth Normalizes Gambling
Across Australia, gambling is quite popular and widely spread. Sadly, Australians are known as the world’s biggest losers as they report the highest losses per capita out of any other country around the world. While hundreds of millions of Australian dollars are lost to pokies, also known as the one-armed bandits in the country, the […]
Casino
May 21, 2024
Hard Rock Denies Bid for The Star Amid Acquisition Rumors
US hospitality giant Hard Rock International has denied rumors that it is planning to make a bid for the Australian casino giant The Star Entertainment Group. The speculations ran wild after some reports that a consortium of parties including Hard Rock’s Pacific branch had supposedly expressed interest in the embattled Australian company. Hard Rock International […]
Business
May 20, 2024
Hard Rock Eyes Acquisition of Star Entertainment
Star Entertainment, one of the largest gambling operators in Australia, was tangled into a prolonged investigation over alleged breaches related to anti-money laundering rules, among other issues. Amid the regulatory hurdle, the operator remains subject to scrutiny. Government-appointed managers seek to ensure compliance of the operator’s casinos, while back in March, the company announced leadership […]
Industry
May 17, 2024
AUSTRAC and SkyCity Adelaide Agree to $67M Penalty Proposal
Gaming and entertainment company that provides sports, amusement, and recreation services, SkyCity Adelaide Pty Ltd (SkyCity), and the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) have filed joint submissions with the Federal Court of Australia. Their proposed AU$67 million penalty mentioned in the joint submissions was deemed appropriate in the context of the casino’s contravention of […]
Business
May 16, 2024
Aristocrat Publishes Outstanding H1 Financials
Aristocrat has published its H1 report, outlining “outstanding” financials. The six months were characterized by strong profit growth, resilient operational performance and momentum, the company reported. In the first six months of the fiscal year, Aristocrat recorded a 6% growth in revenue to AUD 3.2 billion ($2.12 billion). The company attributed the favorable results to […]
Casino
May 16, 2024
Cruise Line Gets in Hot Water after Casino Player Takes Own Life
An Australian man has taken his own life after accumulating debts in a cruise ship’s casino, Daily Mail reported. Safer gambling experts believe that Dixon’s suicide could have been prevented if the ship provider had provided adequate duty of care. Shane Dixon, 50, jumped to his death as the ship approached Sydney. A father of […]
Industry
May 13, 2024
Victoria Considers Limits on Working Hours for Pokies
Currently, gambling is identified as a serious public health issue in Australia. Regretfully, Australians have the highest losses per capita out of any other country across the globe and the billions lost to gambling annually are a stark reminder. Amid concerns about excessive gambling and millions lost every month, Australia anticipates changes to its gambling […]
Industry
May 8, 2024
Defense Attorney Asks for Intensive Corrections Order in Betting Fraud Case
It is not uncommon for individuals affected by problem gambling to engage in illicit activities, including fraud, theft or in some cases even violent crimes. Driven by the urge to gamble more and chasing losses, problem gamblers often get themselves deeper into trouble by piling up debt or having issues with the law. In one […]
