Location: Australia

02/23/24 2:28 PM

Philip Crawford is on a one-man crusade against Star Entertainment

  • Zoe Samios, Financial Review
Eight years and an independent investigation later, Star doesn’t have a licence to run its Sydney casino. And little has been done to... more
02/22/24 2:03 PM

Tabcorp reports US$482 million interim loss on impairment; revenue down 5% in second half of 2023

  • Inside Asian Gaming
Australian racing and wagering giant Tabcorp has announced a net loss after tax of AU$636.8 million (US$417 million) for the six months to... more
02/21/24 3:40 PM

SkyCity Entertainment Group reports $66.5 million first-half profit and new CEO

  • Anne Gibson, NZHerald
Listed Australasian casino giant SkyCity Entertainment Group’s underlying profit dropped 8.5 per cent in its latest half-year and appointed... more
02/20/24 2:59 PM

Star stunned as NSW regulator calls second inquiry into suitability to hold casino license for The Star Sydney

  • Ben Blaschke, Inside Asian Gaming
The suitability of The Star Sydney to hold a casino license will again come into focus after the NSW Independent Casino Commission (NICC)... more
02/15/24 3:16 PM

Gambling is a growing issue for young Australians, but there are not many resources to help

  • Georgie Hewson, Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Luke Mead was in year 11 when he was exposed to gambling, watching friends place horse racing and football bets on their phones during... more
02/12/24 3:42 PM

Children believe use of influencers in gambling ads makes it seem fun

  • Henry Belot, The Guardian
Children as young as 12 believe celebrities and influencers who are paid to promote gambling are making the practice seem safe, normal,... more
02/08/24 2:38 PM

Investigation clears Crown Resorts CEO Ciarán Carruthers of wrongdoing after “whistle blower” complaint

  • Ben Blaschke, Inside Asian Gaming
An independent investigation into the CEO of Australian casino operator Crown Resorts, Ciarán Carruthers, has cleared him of any wrongdoing... more
02/07/24 3:09 PM

Queenslanders bet more than $56 billion last year

  • Kenji Sato, ABC News
The Queensland government made $1.9 billion in gambling taxes last year, but only spent 0.6 per cent on harm minimisation programs. A... more
02/01/24 2:44 PM

SkyCity agrees hefty penalty for alleged breaches in Australia

  • RNZ
Casino operator SkyCity has agreed to pay a penalty of about $75 million for alleged breaches of anti-money laundering and... more
01/26/24 3:09 PM

Star Entertainment fined $60,000 after intoxication breach

  • Amelia McGuire, The Sydney Morning Herald
Star Entertainment Group will be forced to pay $60,000 to the NSW casino regulator over a historical breach of responsible service of... more