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 […]
Business
November 20, 2025
The Star Entertainment to Lay off 40 Senior Members, Reports Say
The Star Entertainment Group is reportedly preparing to cut dozens of senior roles ahead of Bally’s takeover. The alleged changes are coming shortly after the Australian operator added a new non-executive director to its team. AFR Reports Leadership Changes Across The Star According to a report by the Australian Financial Review, people familiar with the […]
Industry
November 19, 2025
Austria Is on the Verge of a Significant Gambling Reform
Austria is set to unveil a long-awaited online gambling bill following an agreement on key regulatory issues between the Austrian People’s Party (ÖVP) and the Social Democratic Party of Austria (SPÖ). A draft of the legislation is expected to enter political debate in the coming weeks, with implementation planned for the latter part of the […]
Industry
November 19, 2025
AUSTRAC Warns Payment Providers over Child Abuse Payments
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) announced that it has warned online payment providers over recent suspicions of payments for child sexual exploitation. The body has therefore asked payment companies to tighten their controls and remain vigilant. AUSTRAC Identified Risky Payments In a letter to the online payment platforms sector, the AUSTRAC explained […]
Legal
November 17, 2025
GiG Sidesteps Austrian Player Claims After Malta Court Decision
Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has taken a decisive step to distance itself from Austrian player reimbursement claims that could have had wide-ranging implications. According to a recent Next.io report, the operator secured a favorable ruling from a Maltese court, allowing it to dissolve its dormant white-label subsidiary MT SecureTrade Limited, protecting the parent company from […]
Industry
November 13, 2025
ACMA Puts 9 More Offshore Gambling Sites on Chopping Block
The Australian Communications and Media Authority’s (ACMA) crusade against offshore gambling has continued with a new ban wave. Only two weeks after blocking several websites, the regulator has returned with 9 more blocks. The ACMA Has Requested ISPs to Block 9 More Websites In its official announcement, the ACMA confirmed that it has issued a […]
Business
November 11, 2025
Far East Consortium to Sell Ritz-Carlton Perth Stake to AMTD
Far East Consortium International (FEC) announced its plans to sell a stake in The Ritz-Carlton Perth, a luxury, 5-star hotel on the riverfront at Elizabeth Quay. The buyer, according to a Hong Kong Stock Exchange filing, is AMTD Group, a conglomerate with a portfolio spanning across the media and entertainment, education and training, and premium […]
Industry
November 10, 2025
Offshore Gambling Sites Target Australians on Self-Exclusion Lists
Australian gambling addicts who have entered self-exclusion lists have been targeted by offshore gambling companies, which are using third-party websites to entice them back into gaming. Gambling Sites Target Vulnerable Australian Addicts Despite offshore gambling companies being banned in the country, they have been paying websites that promote their services. Some of the websites, whose […]
Lottery
November 6, 2025
Aussie Scoops $13M from the Oz Lotto, Prize Still Unclaimed
The Oz Lotto (operated by the Lott) has announced that a new jackpot winner has been minted, with an unknown individual securing AUD 20 million ($13 million) during the Tuesday night draw. However, the person had not registered their ticket digitally, which means that if they had misplaced the physical copy or worse still, forgotten […]
Industry
November 6, 2025
Northern Territory Gambling Watchdogs Ban Gifts from Betting Companies
Australia’s top online gambling watchdog has put a stop to all corporate freebies from betting companies while they work on new rules to boost ethics and win back public confidence. Regulator Promises Stronger Safeguards Following Hospitality Controversy The Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission (NTRWC), which gives licenses to over 40 online bookies, said its […]
