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March 24, 2025
Billionaire Pub Baron Mathieson Endorses Bally’s Bid for the Star
One of the world’s leading entertainment companies recognized for its “innovation, energy, and dedication to creating thrilling gaming experience,” Bally’s Corporation, has received endorsement from Star Entertainment Group’s largest shareholder in its bid to take control of the struggling Australian casino operator. Billionaire Pub Baron Bruce Mathieson Supports Bally’s Offer According to local reports, Bruce […]
Legal
March 20, 2025
Blake Brinklow Sentenced to 5 Years After Stealing $700K from Sick Parents
Blake Brinklow, a resident of Perth, Australia, has been sentenced to more than five years in prison after the jury found him guilty of stealing $700,000 from his parents to fuel his gambling addiction. Brinklow Sentenced to Five Years In Jail Blake Brinklow was found guilty of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from his […]
Casino
March 20, 2025
Victoria Set to Debate Mandatory Carded Play Bill
A series of regulatory missteps that has embroiled Star Entertainment and Crown Resorts into year-long scrutiny, bringing at least one of the companies on the brink of bankruptcy, has now prompted Victoria to once again consider carded play as a viable option to make gambling in all of its forms safer. Victoria Set to Debate […]
Legal
March 19, 2025
Australia Hits Active Super with $10.5 Million Fine for Greenwashing
Australia’s Federal Court has ordered superannuation fund Active Super to pay an AUD 10.5 million ($6.70 million) penalty for misleading investors in its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments. The verdict follows court discoveries that revealed Active Super continued investing in businesses it had publicly claimed to exclude from its portfolio. The Court Admonished Active […]
Industry
March 19, 2025
ACMA Blocks Two Offshore Casinos as War on Illegal Gaming Continues
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) announced that it blocked more offshore online casinos. This was consistent with the regulator’s continued protection of Australia’s gaming market. Two More Offshore Casinos Have Been Blocked According to its latest announcement, the ACMA has taken action against two more websites. The services in question included Crown Slots […]
Lottery
March 18, 2025
Australia: Couple Finally Takes Honeymoon After $1.6M Jackpot
An incredibly fortunate couple from Stawell, Australia, is looking forward to their honeymoon after winning a life-changing AU$1.6 million ($1.01 million) lottery prize. The lucky couple holds one out of the three division one winning entries from TattsLotto’s draw on Saturday. The Couple Plans to Go On a Honeymoon, Despite Being Married for Two Decades […]
Industry
March 17, 2025
New South Wales: Fight Against Illegal Gambling Continues
Tough restrictions on gambling may bring more harm than good. That’s the opinion of pro-gambling advocates, including casino operators and even gambling experts. Australia is no exception and while one of its states, New South Wales (NSW), seeks to combat problem gambling and crimes such as money laundering, enhanced restrictions are pushing some gamblers to […]
Industry
March 13, 2025
AUSTRAC CEO: Gambling Industry Should Help Combat Crime
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC), a regulatory body responsible for financial crime, vowed to continue its intense oversight of the gaming sector. During a recent keynote address, its chief executive officer announced that penalties await any violators. AUSTRAC Says Violators Shouldn’t Expect Leniency NEXT.io reported that CEO Brendan Thomas’ address was delivered […]
Industry
March 13, 2025
Sportsbet CEO Owns Up to Past Mistakes in Advertising and Integrity Failures
Sportsbet CEO Barni Evans has owned up to the company’s big slip-ups in how it handled ads and its duty to protect major sports’ integrity. At an industry event in Sydney, Evans looked back on the company’s history admitting they got caught up in a fierce ad race while ignoring more urgent issues. Sportsbet CEO […]
Business
March 10, 2025
Bally’s Steps in with AU$250M Offer to Help Star Entertainment
Shortly after announcing an agreement to sell half of the shares of its recently opened Brisbane casino at Queens’ Wharf, Australia’s troubled casino and entertainment operator, Star Entertainment, announced it has received a cash injection proposal from Bally’s Corporation. Bally’s Corporation Proposes an Alternative Path That May Benefit The Star Late last month, the former […]
