Location: Australia

07/28/25 2:49 PM

Independent Expert says Novomatic’s $104 million Ainsworth takeover proposal is “fair and reasonable”

  • Ben Blaschke, Inside Asian Gaming
An Independent Expert tasked with assessing a plan by European gaming giant Novomatic to assume full control of Australian supplier... more
07/26/25 11:16 AM

Australia: Casino regulator reported to be wary of Bally’s takeover plan for Star

  • Ben Blaschke, Inside Asian Gaming
The NSW casino regulator is said to hold concerns over the planned takeover of embattled Star Entertainment Group by US casino operator... more
07/21/25 8:31 PM

Allwyn acquires remaining stake in Stoiximan, offloads casino assets

  • Sonja Lindenberg, Next.io
Lottery giant Allwyn International has acquired the remaining 15.51% stake in Stoiximan, cementing full ownership of the online sports... more
07/18/25 12:02 PM

Investors said to be eying Crown Resorts to take over Star’s Brisbane casino

  • Ben Blaschke, Inside Asian Gaming
Star Entertainment Group’s Hong Kong partners are reportedly looking to replace Star with its local rival Crown Resorts as operator of the... more
07/18/25 8:08 AM

Betr makes improved takeover offer for PointsBet

  • Steve (Ziv) Chen, COMPLETE iGAMING
Australian sports and horse racing betting operator Betr Entertainment has made an all-scrip, off-market takeover offer for all remaining... more
07/10/25 7:48 PM

Novomatic executive outlines pending Ainsworth acquisition to Nevada regulators

  • Buck Wargo, CDC Gaming
Austrian gaming-technology company Novomatic told Nevada regulators this week that criminal investigations against the company that date... more
07/08/25 1:25 PM

Crown Perth deemed suitable to maintain casino license after three-year remediation

  • Ben Blaschke, Inside Asian Gaming
Crown Resorts has cleared the final hurdle in its long path back to full suitability after the Western Australia Government announced that... more
07/06/25 2:05 PM

Aristocrat’s momentum accelerating, analyst says

  • David McKee, CDC Gaming
Jefferies Equity Research data supports Aristocrat Leisure continuing to grow market share through the third quarter of 2025. That’s... more
07/04/25 4:12 PM

Bally’s ready to pull out of Star rescue deal if Australia’s AML watchdog issues monster fine

  • Ben Blaschke, Inside Asian Gaming
US casino operator Bally’s Corp may have to withdraw from its multi-million-dollar rescue of Star Entertainment Group should the embattled... more
07/04/25 4:09 PM

Star Entertainment’s Brisbane casino workers to strike over pay negotiations amid ongoing financial woes

  • Claudia Williams, Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Hundreds of workers at Star’s Brisbane casino are set to walk off the job, saying the entertainment group has proposed cutting... more