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Industry
January 20, 2025
Sports Betting Grows in Popularity Among Australian Women
Statistics have shown that gambling tends to be a pastime favored by men. While some verticals, such as bingo and lottery, have found a growing appeal among women, gaming and sports betting in particular have largely remained male hobbies. New trends, however, suggest that this is now changing as more and more women seem to […]
Industry
December 6, 2024
Queensland Defers The Star Gold Coast’s License Suspension
The new Queensland government has decided to defer The Star Gold Coast’s license suspension by a few months, providing the Australian casino giant with more time to apply its remediation measures. This decision will provide The Star Entertainment Group with a short breather amid a difficult period. The Star Gets a Few More Months to […]
Business
September 5, 2024
Star Entertainment’s Financial Woes Deepen despite Queens Wharf Opening
The troubles for The Star Entertainment, Australia’s leading casino operator, continue after its recent suspension from trading on the ASX, the country’s primary stock exchange. The unexpected move came after the operator missed the deadline to submit a financial report last week. The announcement came just after the company opened its new venue in Queensland, […]
Industry
June 21, 2024
Aussie Slot Collector Proposes Law Change after Charges, Fine
A vintage arcades and video games collector in Queensland, Australia, became the first person in the province to face charges under its 1991 Gaming Machine Act. The aforementioned law was established in order to combat illegal gambling and criminal activities related to the sector. Yet, according to a report released by the Courier Mail, the […]
Casino
May 3, 2024
Queensland Says CTFE Is Suitable to Be Associated with Star Entertainment
The Queensland government has determined that Chow Tai Fook Enterprises (CTFE) is suitable to be associated with Star Entertainment Group’s Queen’s Wharf Brisbane property. The investigation into the matter came in the wake of Star Entertainment’s violations and apparent ties with Asian junket operators. For context, Star Entertainment was previously found guilty of multiple AML […]
Business
March 21, 2024
Star’s Special Manager Is Being Paid $1M a Year, Report Says
Nicholas Weeks, the government-appointed special manager of Star Entertainment’s business is being paid almost $1 million a year for his work at the company’s Sydney casino, the Financial Review reported. Considering that Weeks is also responsible for overseeing the group’s casino in Queensland, his salary might be well over what Star CEO Robbie Cooke gets. […]
Industry
March 20, 2024
Queensland Lawmakers Pass Tough Gambling Regulation
Identified as a serious public health issue, gambling is widely spread across Australia. Known as the country with the highest gambling losses per capita, Australia is currently trying to implement effective changes to gambling regulations that can ultimately protect consumers and reduce the money lost to the activity. There are ongoing efforts in different states, […]
Business
November 24, 2023
NSW and Queensland Extend Star Entertainment’s Special Manager Terms
New South Wales (NSW) and Queensland regulators appointed special managers to oversee the company’s operations after the scandals surrounding its risk management failures and unethical behaviors. The beleaguered operator has recorded substantial progress in remedying its deficiencies but must still convince authorities it is ready to resume control. Both Regions Expect Swift Progress In ASX […]
Casino
October 27, 2023
Queensland Government Tightens Controls on Casinos
The “Casino Control and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2023” is part of the government’s response to the ongoing controversy around The Star Entertainment Group’s severe regulatory oversights. The newly proposed measures include regular inquiries into casino-associated organizations, restrictions on cash usage, mandatory play breaks, and more stringent technology adoption. These Significant Updates Will Ensure Casino […]
Industry
July 25, 2023
New Initiative Seeks to Raise Awareness of Gambling Harm in Queensland
Every month, millions of Australians lose hundreds of millions of dollars to gambling activities such as playing poker machines, also known as pokies, online gambling, as well as keno and lotteries. Residents of Queensland are not safe from excessive gambling and gambling harm, which is why the local government vowed to strengthen its efforts and […]