Location: Australia

06/26/23 9:15 PM

DraftKings, Fanatics vie for PointsBet — after scrapping $48B merger between themselves, sources say

  • Josh Kosman, New York Post
“Jason’s Revenge” is the latest attraction in sports betting — not in a horror flick, but in a high-profile merger battle. DraftKings CEO... more
06/23/23 3:06 PM

NSW cashless gaming trial terminated after cyberattack

  • Ben Blaschke, Inside Asian Gaming
The first trial of cashless gaming technology to be run in the Australian state of New South Wales has been terminated after a cyberattack... more
06/22/23 1:11 PM

Taylor Swift’s partnership with Crown criticised by anti-gambling experts

  • Kerrie O'Brien and Martin Boulton, The Sydney Morning Herald
Anti-gambling advocates have criticised Taylor Swift’s decision to partner with Crown for her upcoming Australian tour, arguing that the... more
06/21/23 3:50 PM

NSW regulator to run sweeping inspections of pubs and clubs to ensure compliance with gambling harm prevention measures

  • Ben Blaschke, Inside Asian Gaming
Liquor & Gaming NSW has announced plans to launch the second phase of a “targeted compliance program” aimed at ensuring pubs and clubs... more
06/16/23 3:16 PM

Crown Melbourne hit with new AU$20 million fine for past failure to pay proper casino tax

  • Ben Blaschke, Inside Asian Gaming
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has slapped Crown Melbourne with another AU$20 million (US$13.6 million) worth... more
06/12/23 3:24 PM

Calls for ‘comprehensive ban’ on sports gambling ads in Australia as inquiry’s report looms

  • Henry Belot, The Guardian
The Australian government has been urged to seize a once-in-a-generation opportunity to clamp down on gambling advertising, as... more
06/09/23 3:06 PM

Blackstone preparing to “invest significant capital” into Crown Melbourne upgrade

  • Ben Blaschke, Inside Asian Gaming
The President of US private equity giant Blackstone says the company is planning to invest heavily into a much-needed renovation and... more
06/06/23 3:21 PM

Star postpones opening date of Queen’s Wharf Brisbane until April 2024

  • Ben Blaschke , Inside Asian Gaming
Australia’s Star Entertainment Group has postponed the opening date of its AU$3.6 billion (US$2.4 billion) Queen’s Wharf Brisbane... more
06/01/23 8:50 PM

PayNearMe announces $45 million funding from Australian investment firm QIC

  • Rege Behe, CDC Gaming
PayNearMe Thursday announced it has closed $45 million in funding led by Queensland Investment Corporation, with participation from True... more
05/30/23 2:55 PM

Crown Resorts to pay almost US$300 million for AML breaches after reaching agreement with AUSTRAC

  • Ben Blaschke, Inside Asian Gaming
Crown Resorts will pay a total of AU$450 million (US$293 million) in penalties for historical contraventions of Australia’s anti-money... more