Poker
January 12, 2026
Australian Poker Pro Falls to Temptation, Ends up Cheating
One of the biggest names in Australian poker, Chris Skinner, was caught on camera cheating as he was participating in a small tournament on New Year’s, called Poker With Fred. Skinner Falls from Poker Grace over What Appears Petty Cheating The event required an AUD $125 buy-in or about $85, and it was recorded on […]
Business
January 2, 2026
The Star Entertainment Group Parts Ways with Two C-Suite Members
The Star Entertainment Group has parted ways with more members of its leadership team, including its CFO and CCO. The latest set of changes was announced on December 29, coming two weeks after the departure of the company’s chief executive officer. More Executives Leave the Team In its latest ASX announcement, The Star confirmed that […]
Casino
January 2, 2026
Crown Melbourne Workers Interrupt New Year Celebrations with Strike
New Year’s Eve is generally a time for festivities. For Crown Melbourne workers, however, it was the time for a fight. The Workers Demand Better Conditions Employees at Crown Melbourne, an Australian casino under the umbrella of Crown Resorts, have gone on strike on New Year’s Eve. The workers cited their suboptimal paychecks as the […]
Lottery
January 2, 2026
Woman Steps Forward to Scoop AUD 20M Jackpot in South Australia
A woman from Hackham in South Australia turns out to be the winner of an AUD 20 million ($13.4 million) Powerball jackpot. The drawing took place on Thursday, December 25, 2025, with a single winner emerging, but their identity was unknown until now. The winner was not originally registered with The Lott Members Club, which […]
Industry
January 2, 2026
Pokie Empire Pushes Council Land Sale for Sydney Mall Expansion
A big plan to redo a well-known shopping center in Sydney’s upper north shore has sparked debate. People found out that the plan aims to make the poker machine areas bigger and buy public land. Gambling Giant Seeks Green Light for Pokie-Led St Ives Redevelopment Iris Capital, run by gambling and hospitality billionaire Sam Arnaout, […]
Sports
December 31, 2025
Sportsbet Hit With $209K Fine For Failures to Warn Users About Gambling Activity
Australia’s biggest online bookmaker, Sportsbet, has been hit with an AUD 313,140 (about $209,000) fine by the Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission for failing to provide required gambling activity statements to more than 6,000 customers over 18 months. NT Gambling Watchdog Slaps Sportsbet with Fine The regulator determined that Sportsbet violated its license conditions […]
Sports
December 22, 2025
Soccer Players in Australia Receive Lengthy Bans For Fixing Matches
Football Australia has banned several A-League players after allegations and convictions related to match-fixing and gambling. Banned for Fraud Former Western United player Riku Danzaki has received a 7-year ban from all football-related activities. Danzaki, a Japanese A-League player, along with his associate, Yuta Hirayama, an amateur player, were convicted and have been given a […]
Business
December 17, 2025
Andrew Catterall to Head PointsBet, CEO Sam Swanell Steps Down
Australian betting company PointsBet Holdings unveiled the appointment of the experienced Andrew Catterall as the company’s new chief executive officer. Catterall, who is currently serving as CEO for PointsBet Australia, will replace the outgoing group CEO, Sam Swanell. Catterall Led the Australian Division for Years According to the announcement, Catterall will step into the office […]
Business
December 16, 2025
The Star Entertainment Group’s CEO Steps Down
The Star Entertainment Group Limited, an Australian casino and hospitality business, announced major leadership changes, including the departure of its group chief executive officer. The company is already on the lookout for a successor. McCann Exits, Mathieson Assumes Additional Responsibilities According to the announcement, Steve McCann is stepping down as The Star’s group CEO and […]
Legal
December 15, 2025
Australian Fortune Teller Believed to Have Laundered Money at Star Sydney
An Australian fortune teller and feng shui master is facing significant charges due to alleged involvement in a criminal syndicate. Among other things, the woman is believed to have encouraged clients to take gambling loans and to have laundered some AUD 800,000 at The Star Entertainment Group’s Star Sydney casino. Authorities Arrested a Woman with […]
