Business
October 6, 2025
PointsBet Welcomes Three New Directors Following MIXI Takeover
PointsBet Holdings Limited has unveiled changes to its board of directors, following its acquisition by MIXI Australia. The company announced the appointment of three new directors and the departure of five existing ones. PointsBet Welcomed Three New NEDs In its official announcement, PointsBet announced that Sho Okuyama, Kanji Kobayashi, and Taishi Oba have joined its […]
Casino
October 2, 2025
Australia Faces Rising Tide of Risky Gambling, ANU Study Finds
According to the latest National Gambling Survey from The Australian National University (ANU), the number of Australians engaging in risky gambling is now at its highest point in six years. The Australian National University Study Finds Concerning Details About Risky Gambling Risk was assessed using the Problem Gambling Severity Index, which evaluates various negative impacts […]
Business
September 30, 2025
Star Entertainment Secures $285M Debt Waiver Amid Financial Troubles
Australia’s Star Entertainment Group has obtained a vital debt waiver of AUD 430 million (around $285 million), providing the struggling casino operator with the opportunity to raise additional funds as it grapples with a series of financial challenges. Star Entertainment Obtains Massive Debt Waiver On Tuesday, the company confirmed to investors that it had secured […]
Business
September 29, 2025
NextBet Starts Australian Operations by Buying CrossBet
A fresh competitor has joined Australia’s tough betting industry. NextBet has begun its operations by buying CrossBet, a bookie based in Brisbane. This purchase kicks off its plan to bring together mid-sized operators and become a top challenger brand. NextBet Buys CrossBet as First Step in Creating Tier-Two Betting Giant The firm, created to benefit […]
Casino
September 26, 2025
No Reprieve for Star Sydney, as License to Remain Suspended Another 6 Months
The NSW Independent Casino Commission has decided to leave Star Sydney’s license to operate the gaming floor suspended for another six months following another review into its operations. This compounds the ongoing difficulties for the Star Sydney Casino, which was hoping to renew gaming operations this year. However, the NICC has deemed it necessary for […]
Industry
September 24, 2025
Australia’s Gambling Crisis Deepens as New Study Shows Rising Harm
Australia has long carried a reputation as one of the world’s heaviest gambling nations. New reports shed further light on the scale of gambling harm gripping the nation, revealing that addiction numbers are rising despite the government’s efforts. The data have prompted health professionals to push for further reforms as the societal costs of problem […]
Sports
September 24, 2025
Rolando Bedoya vs Jamie Mularkey UFC Fight Night 260 – Odds, Time and Prediction
Rolando Bedoya will be facing off against Jamie Mularkaey in UFC Fight Night 260 this weekend. The upcoming bout already has both fighters tied at (-110) and their rivalry heating up once again as both will strive to win what could be a career-ending event on Sunday. While both fighters have known their fair share […]
Sports
September 24, 2025
Jonathan Micallef vs Oban Elliott UFC Fight Night 260 – Odds, Time and Prediction
Jonathan Micalleff and Oban Elliott will be attending the upcoming UFC Fight Night 260 on September 28, squaring off against each other. The two fighters have much to offer, and they are almost a complete match in the oddsmakers’ views. This is not surprising. Despite their occasional blunders, Micallef and Elliott are explosive fighters with […]
Industry
September 24, 2025
The Star Sydney Fails to Regain License as NICC Extends Suspension
The Star Entertainment Group Limited (The Star) announced that its The Star Sydney property’s license remains suspended. The decision was made by the NSW Independent Casino Commission (NICC), which believed that the casino isn’t ready to regain its license. The Star Has Been Facing Trouble for a While The Star has been on the decline […]
Sports
September 23, 2025
Jimmy Crute vs Ivan Erslan UFC Fight Night 260 – Odds, Time and Prediction
The co-main event for the Light Heavyweight fight between Carlos Ulberg and Dominick Reyes is proving to be just an exciting match-off, which will see Jimmu Crute take on Ivan Erslan. In terms of potential for a great bout, Crute and Erslan take all it takes. Yet, both have been struggling. Erslan has been showing […]
